Latest notifications for Indian Territorial Army recruitment 2026 updated today are listed here. Below is the complete list of all Indian Territorial Army recruitment in India for the current year 2026 where you can find information on how you can apply and register for various opportunities:
Indian Army Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 for 5 Territorial Army Officer Posts | Last Date: 25th August 2026
The Indian Army has released the Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of 5 Territorial Army Officer posts under the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) Ex Officers Entry. This recruitment is exclusively for gainfully employed Ex-Service Commissioned Officers who wish to serve the nation in a part-time military role. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree and meeting the prescribed age and service requirements are eligible to apply. The offline application process commenced on 27 July 2026 and will close on 25 August 2026. Selected candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenants in the Territorial Army and receive pay and allowances as per the 7th CPC during the period of embodiment.
Indian Army Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 Notification
Directorate General Territorial Army Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence 4th Floor, ‘A’ Block Ministry of Defence Office Complex KG Marg New Delhi – 110001
Territorial Army Eastern Command Recruitment 2026 Rally for 1092 Posts: Soldier GD, Clerk, Tradesman [CLOSED]
The Territorial Army Group Headquarters, Eastern Command, under the Indian Army, has released a recruitment notification for 1092 Soldier vacancies to be filled through open rallies. This recruitment drive offers opportunities for posts including Soldier (General Duty), Soldier Clerk, and Soldier Tradesman in various Territorial Army units operating in the Eastern Command region. The rallies will be conducted from 15th November to 14th December 2025 across different locations in West Bengal, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram. Candidates with qualifications ranging from 8th to 12th pass are eligible to apply and must attend the recruitment rallies at designated venues. This is a chance to serve in the Territorial Army Infantry Battalions, contributing to national defense in a reserve capacity.
Territorial Army Eastern Command Recruitment 2026 Notice
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Territorial Army Northern Command Recruitment 2026: 500 Soldier & Tradesman Posts Through Bharti Rally [CLOSED]
The Territorial Army (TA) Group Headquarters, Northern Command, under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced a large-scale recruitment rally for 500 vacancies across different units located in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and other areas. These vacancies include posts such as General Duty Soldiers, Clerks, Chefs, Equipment Repairers, House Keepers, Artisan Metallurgy, Hair Dressers, and Washermen. The recruitment will be conducted through a Bharti Rally from 15th November 2025 to 14th December 2025 at various venues. The recruitment is open to eligible Indian citizens from the designated districts, and no prior online or offline application is needed. This is a valuable opportunity for youth who have completed 8th, 10th or 12th class and are physically fit, to join the Territorial Army and gain military experience and training while serving the nation.
Territorial Army Northern Command Recruitment Notification
Soldier General Duty: Matric/10th Pass with minimum 45% aggregate marks
Soldier Clerk: 10th + 12th / Intermediate with 60% aggregate marks
Tradesmen (Chef, House Keeper, etc.): 8th or 10th Pass with trade-specific skills
Salary
Salary and allowances will be as per Territorial Army rules and applicable regulations for the rank and trade.
Age Limit
Candidates must be aged between 18 to 42 years as on the date of rally. Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms.
Application Fee
No application fee is required. The rally is completely free for all candidates.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following stages:
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Written Examination
Trade Test (if required)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
How to Apply
➤ Step 1: Check the official notification to confirm district-wise eligibility and rally dates. ➤ Step 2: Gather all required original documents, including:
10th/12th Class Marksheets
Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Age Proof
Employer’s NOC (if already employed)
20–25 recent passport-size photos ➤ Step 3: Directly report to the rally venue early in the morning on the scheduled date. ➤ Step 4: Participate in all stages: physical tests, written exams, trade tests (if applicable), and medical exam.
Territorial Army Soldier GD Recruitment 2025: 716 Vacancies, Rally from 28 Nov to 10 December 2025 [CLOSED]
The Infantry Battalion / Territorial Army (TA) has released the official notification for the Soldier General Duty (GD) recruitment in various trades under the Territorial Army Units of Central Command. The 105 Infantry Battalion (TA) RAJRIF will conduct the recruitment rally in Delhi for eligible candidates from the State of Haryana (excluding Panchkula District) and NCT of Delhi. A total of 716 Soldier GD posts are to be filled through physical tests, written exam, and medical verification. The recruitment rally will be held from 28th November to 10th December 2025.
Territorial Army Soldier GD Recruitment 2025 Notice
Territorial Army Southern Command Recruitment 2025: Apply for 1422 Soldier, Clerk & Tradesman Posts via Rally [CLOSED]
The Territorial Army (TA) Group Headquarters Southern Command has announced a major Bharti Rally for 1422 posts, inviting eligible candidates from Southern Command regions including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Union Territories like Andaman & Nicobar, Daman & Diu, Puducherry, and others. The recruitment includes posts for Soldiers (General Duty), Clerks, and Tradesmen under various TA battalions. The rally will be conducted from 15th November 2025 to 1st December 2025 (with earlier closure for some islands). There is no online application required—candidates simply need to report at the rally venues on scheduled dates with required documents.
Territorial Army Southern Command Recruitment Notification
West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
15 Nov 2025 to 27 Nov 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Soldier (General Duty): Matric/10th Pass with minimum 45% aggregate marks
Soldier (Clerk): 10th + 12th / Intermediate with minimum 60% aggregate marks
Tradesman: 8th or 10th Pass depending on trade, with trade-specific skills
Salary
Pay, allowances, and other benefits will be as per Territorial Army rules applicable to the rank and category.
Age Limit
Minimum age is 18 years, and maximum age is 42 years as on rally date. Age relaxation will be applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen as per government rules.
Application Fee
No application fee is required for any category. The entire recruitment process is free of cost.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on the following:
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Written Examination
Trade Test (if required)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
How to Apply
➤ Step 1: Refer to the official notification and identify your eligible rally venue and date based on your state/district. ➤ Step 2: Gather all required original documents:
Educational Certificates
Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Age Proof
NOC from employer (if in service)
20–25 passport-size photographs ➤ Step 3: Report to the respective rally location early morning on the scheduled date. ➤ Step 4: Undergo registration, physical tests, written exam, and other selection stages as per schedule.
Indian Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2025 – Join as JCO & Soldier Posts [CLOSED]
The 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army), 39 Gorkha Rifles, has announced a recruitment rally for 37 vacancies in 2025. The posts are open for Ex-Servicemen (Pension Holders) and Ex-Women Employees (including premature retirees) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and State Forest Departments. The recruitment rally will be conducted from 23rd to 27th September 2025 at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj (UP). Eligible candidates must report at 7:00 AM on 23rd September 2025 with all required documents for physical screening and interviews.
Name of Organization
137 CETF Battalion (TA), 39 Gorkha Rifles
Post Names
Junior Commissioned Officer (GD), Soldier General Duty, Clerk, Chef Community, Tailor, Equipment Repairer, Artisan Metallurgy, Washerman
Education
Ex-Servicemen (Pension Holders) or Ex-Women Employees of MoEF&CC/State Forest Department with minimum 20 years of service, SHAPE-1 medical category, Character Exemplary/Very Good
Total Vacancies
37
Apply Mode
Recruitment Rally (Walk-in)
Job Location
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Last Date to Apply
Rally from 23rd to 27th September 2025 (reporting on 23rd September at 07:00 hrs)
Indian Territorial Army Officer 2025 Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Junior Commissioned Officer (GD)
01
Ex-servicemen/Ex-women employees with 20 years service
Soldier/General Duty
26
Same as above
Soldier/Clerk (SD)
02
Same as above
Soldier/Chef Community
03
Same as above
Soldier/Tailor
01
Same as above
Soldier/Equipment Repairer
02
Same as above
Soldier/Artisan Metallurgy
01
Same as above
Soldier/Washerman
01
Same as above
Salary
Pay and allowances as per Territorial Army rules, equivalent to Regular Army pay scales for respective ranks.
Age Limit
JCOs: Service up to 55 years.
Other Ranks (ORs): Service up to 50 years.
Enrollment within 5 years from retirement.
Physical Standards
Height: 160 cm (152 cm for Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Assamese); 150 cm for Ex-women.
Weight: Male – 50 kg; Female – 42 kg.
Chest: Male – 82 cm (5 cm expansion); Female – 5 cm expansion.
Relaxation of 5 cm in height for women from NE and hilly areas.
Physical Tests
1-mile run.
Pull-ups.
8’/9’ ditch crossing.
Zig-zag balance beam.
Proficiency Test
For tradesmen – trade-specific test.
For Ex-Women employees – test on afforestation and nursery management.
Application Fee
No application fee required.
Selection Process
Document Verification.
Physical Test.
Proficiency/Trade Test.
Medical Examination.
Interview before Board of Officers.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must report directly at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj (UP) at 07:00 AM on 23rd September 2025.
Carry original and copies of the following documents:
Discharge Book.
Pension Payment Order (PPO).
08 recent passport-size colored photographs.
Character Certificate (from Sarpanch/Police Authority).
Education Certificates.
Domicile Certificate.
Attend physical screening, trade test, medical examination, and interview.
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