Territorial Army Soldier Recruitment 2025
The Territorial Army Recruitment is conducted by the Indian Army to select gainfully employed civilians and ex-servicemen as part-time officers. The selection process includes a written exam, interview by the Preliminary Interview Board (PIB), and SSB interview followed by a medical examination. The written test covers Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics, and General Knowledge. The official notification with exam dates, eligibility, and application details is released on the Indian Army’s official website.
| Organisation | Territorial Army |
| Post Name | Soldier |
| Total Vacancy | 1426 |
| Starting Date of Application | 15 November 2025 |
| Ending Date of Application | 1 December 2025 |
| Age Limit | 18–42 Years |
| Soldier (General Duty) | Passed Class 10th/Matric with at least 45% marks in aggregate and a minimum of 33% in each subject. For grading systems, a minimum of D Grade (33-40) in individual subjects and overall C2 grade (45%) or equivalent. |
| Soldier (Clerk) | Passed 10+2/Intermediate in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with at least 60% aggregate marks and 50% in each subject. Must have at least 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Bookkeeping in Class 12th. |
| Soldier Tradesmen (All Trades except House Keeper & Mess Cook) | Passed Class 10th with no minimum aggregate percentage required, but at least 33% marks in each subject. |
| Soldier Tradesmen (House Keeper & Mess Cook) | Passed Class 8th with no minimum aggregate percentage required, but at least 33% marks in each subject. |
| Soldier (General Duty) & Tradesmen | General Knowledge — 20 questions × 2 marks = 40 marks; General Science — 15 questions × 2 marks = 30 marks; Elementary Mathematics — 15 questions × 2 marks = 30 marks; Total = 100 marks. Negative marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 32. |
| Soldier (Clerk) | General Knowledge & General Science — 10 questions × 2 marks = 20 marks; Elementary Maths & Computer Science — 15 questions × 2 marks = 30 marks; General English — 25 questions × 2 marks = 50 marks; Total = 100 marks. Negative marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 40. |
| Marking Scheme | Each Correct Answer: +2 Marks; Each Incorrect Answer: -1 Mark; Unattempted: 0 Marks. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Soldier (General Duty) | 1372 |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 07 |
| Soldier (Chef Community) | 19 |
| Soldier (Chef Special) | 03 |
| Soldier (Mess Cook) | 02 |
| Soldier (Equipment Repairer) | 03 |
| Soldier (Steward) | 02 |
| Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy) | 02 |
| Soldier (Artisan Wood Work) | 02 |
| Soldier (Hair Dresser) | 05 |
| Soldier (Tailor) | 01 |
| Soldier (House Keeper) | 03 |
| Soldier (Washerman) | 04 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
