Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025: Apply for 1529 Soldier Posts (10th/12th Pass)

Candidates must meet the specific educational requirements for the trade they are applying for. The age limit for all posts is 18 to 42 years on the day of screening.

• Soldier (General Duty):

  • Class 10th/Matric Pass: Minimum 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject.

  • Grading System: Minimum ‘D’ Grade (33-40) in individual subjects and overall ‘C2’ grade.

• Soldier (Clerk):

  • 10+2/Intermediate Pass: Arts, Commerce, or Science stream.

  • Marks: Minimum 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject.

  • Mandatory: Must have secured 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping.

• Soldier Tradesmen (General):

  • Class 10th Pass: Simple pass. No aggregate percentage required, but must have scored min 33% in each subject.

• Soldier Tradesmen (House Keeper & Mess Keeper):

  • Class 8th Pass: Simple pass. Must have scored min 33% in each subject. (School Leaving Certificate countersigned by DEO is mandatory).

Physical Standards

To clear the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), candidates must meet the minimum physical requirements.

For Male Candidates

• Height: 160 cm.

  • Relaxation: 157 cm for residents of Eastern Himalayan Region (Sikkim, NE States, Hill Region of WB) and Gorkhas/Garhwalis/Ladakhis.

• Chest: 77 cm (Unexpanded) with minimum 5 cm expansion (82 cm).

• Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per Army Medical Standards.

For Female Candidates

Height: 157 cm.

Relaxation: 152 cm for residents of Eastern Himalayan Region and Gorkhas.

Chest: Minimum expansion of 5 cm.

Weight: Proportionate to height and age.

Selection Process

• The recruitment drive follows a strict elimination process. Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next:
• Document Verification (DV): Initial checking of original certificates.
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Run (1.6 km), Pull-ups (Beam), Ditch Jump, and Zig-Zag Balance.
• Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Height, Weight, and Chest measurement.
• Medical Examination: Conducted by Army Medical Officers.
• Written Exam: For medically fit candidates.

Important Document Checklist

Warning: Do not carry fake or forged documents. This leads to immediate disqualification and legal action. Candidates must bring Originals + 2 Attested Photocopies of the following:

• Admit Card / Application Form: (If applicable as per unit instructions).

• Educational Certificates: Mark sheets and Board Certificates for 10th/12th/8th.

  • Note: Open School certificates must be countersigned by the BEO/DEO.

• Domicile/Nativity Certificate: Issued by Tehsildar/DM with photograph.

• Caste Certificate: Issued by Tehsildar/SDM with photograph.

• Religion Certificate: Required if religion is not mentioned in the Caste Certificate.

• Character Certificate: Issued within the last 6 months by Village Sarpanch, Municipal Corporation, or Police/School.

• Unmarried Certificate: Issued within the last 6 months by Sarpanch/Municipal Corporation (for candidates under 21).

• Relationship Certificate: Only for sons/daughters of Ex-Servicemen (issued by Record Office).

• NCC/Sports Certificates: If applicable for bonus marks.

• Aadhaar Card & PAN Card: For identity proof.

• Photographs: 20 copies of un-attested passport-size color photos (white background).