Updated 06 November 2025
The Territorial Army has released an official notification for the recruitment of 1,529 Soldier posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply offline through the official Territorial Army website. The last date to submit the application form is 14-12-2025.
In this article, you’ll find complete details about the Territorial Army Soldier recruitment, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and offline application form.
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Territorial Army Soldier Recruitment 2025 – 1,529 Posts
Company Name: Territorial Army
Post Name: Soldier
Total Vacancies: 1,529
Qualification Required: 8th, 10th, or 12th Pass
Age Limit: 18 to 42 years
Application Start Date: 15-11-2025
Application Last Date: 14-12-2025
Official Website: territorialarmy.in
Vacancy Details
For Male Candidates Only
| Unit Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 107 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) 11 Gorkha Rifles | 102 |
| 113 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Rajput | 129 |
| 119 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Assam | 94 |
| 121 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Garhwal Rifles | 134 |
For Both Male and Female Candidates
| Unit Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 164 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home & Hearth) Naga | 437 |
| 165 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home & Hearth) Assam | 360 |
| 166 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home & Hearth) Assam | 273 |
Territorial Army Soldier Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility, Selection Process, and Application Details
Eligibility Criteria
Soldier (General Duty):
- Class 10th/Matric Pass with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject.
- For boards following a grading system: Minimum of D Grade (33–40%) in each subject or an equivalent grade containing 33%, with an overall C2 grade corresponding to 45% in aggregate.
Soldier (Clerk):
- 10+2/Intermediate Exam Pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science) with 60% aggregate marks and minimum 50% in each subject.
- Must have secured 50% marks in English and Mathematics/Accounts/Bookkeeping in Class 12th.
Soldier Tradesmen (All trades except House Keeper & Mess Keeper):
- Class 10th Pass.
- No stipulation in aggregate percentage, but candidates must have scored a minimum of 33% in each subject.
Soldier Tradesmen (House Keeper & Mess Keeper):
- Class 8th Pass.
- No stipulation in aggregate percentage, but candidates must have scored a minimum of 33% in each subject.
Physical Standards
For Male Candidates
- Height: Minimum 160 cm
Relaxation: 157 cm for candidates from the Eastern Himalayan Region (Sikkim, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, and the hill regions of West Bengal – Darjeeling & Kalimpong Districts), and for Indian Domicile Gorkhas, Garhwalis, and Ladakhis. - Chest: 77 cm (unexpanded) and 82 cm (expanded)
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per Army medical standards
For Female Candidates
- Height: Minimum 157 cm
Relaxation: 152 cm for candidates from the Eastern Himalayan Region and Indian Domicile Gorkhas. - Chest: Minimum expansion of 5 cm
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per Army medical standards
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Application Fee
- Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for fee details.
Important Dates
- Starting Date to Apply: 15-11-2025
- Last Date to Apply: 14-12-2025
Selection Process
- Trade Test
- Document Verification (DV)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Written Examination
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Apply
The recruitment process for the mentioned Territorial Army units will be conducted from 15 November 2025 to 14 December 2025.
Eligible candidates must apply offline by submitting the required documents along with the application form to the designated address mentioned in the official notification.
Documents Required
Candidates must bring original certificates along with two attested photocopies of each document:
1. Birth Certificate
- Issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, or
- 10th Class Board Certificate showing date of birth
2. Educational Certificates
- Mark sheets and certificates of all educational qualifications (Matric/Intermediate, etc.)
- Provisional online certificates must be ink-signed by the Head of Institution
- Open School candidates must provide a School Leaving Certificate countersigned by BEO/DEO
- Only certificates from recognized education boards (as per Appendix-C) will be accepted
- 8th Class Pass candidates must submit mark sheets and transfer certificates countersigned by the DEO
3. Domicile Certificate
- Issued by Tehsildar or District Magistrate with candidate’s photograph
4. Caste / Tribe / Community Certificate
- Issued by Tehsildar, SDM, or District Magistrate with candidate’s photograph
5. Religion Certificate
- Required only if religion is not mentioned in the caste certificate
- Issued by Tehsildar or SDM
6. Character Certificate
- Issued within the last six months by the Village Sarpanch, Municipal Corporation, SHO, or Head of Educational Institution
7. Married/Unmarried Certificate
- Issued within the last six months by Village Sarpanch or Municipal Corporation
8. Relationship Certificate (for children of servicemen/ex-servicemen/war widows)
- Issued by the respective Record Office and duly signed
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: [Click Here]
- Official Website: territorialarmy.in
