The Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025 Notification has been released by the Territorial Army (TA), a part of the Indian Army. Candidates have been presented with a massive opportunity to joint the Territorial Army (TA) and serve the Indian Army as a soldier. The Notification is released for a total of 1426 Soldier vacancies are available across various trades. Candidates from the specified rally zones can apply and participate in the recruitment rallies starting from November 2025.
Scroll down to check Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025 eligibility criteria, age limit, and the state-wise rally schedule below before applying.
Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025 - Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Article Category | Careers |
| Recruiting Body | Territorial Army (TA) |
| Post Name | Soldier (General Duty, Clerk, Tradesmen, etc.) |
| Total Vacancies | 1426 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online (Rally-Based Selection) |
| Application Start Date | 15-11-2025 |
| Application Last Date | 01-12-2025 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 Years |
| Qualification | Class 8th, 10th, or 12th Pass (Post-wise) |
| Official Website (Apply) | ncs.gov.in |
The Official notification for fill out out 1400+ vacancies in various fields under the Territorial Army has been released on the official authority website. Candidates who meet the elgibility criteria can apply for the post through the official portal.
Territorial Army Recruitment Rally 2025 Eligbility Criteria
Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria set by the officials such as educational qualification and age limit. Below is a complete information on Educational Qualification and Age limit for the recruitment process.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years (Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.)
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Minimum Educational Requirement |
|---|---|
| Soldier (General Duty) | Class 10th/Matric pass with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 10+2/Intermediate pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with at least 60% marks in aggregate and a minimum of 50% in each subject. Mandatory: Must score at least 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Bookkeeping in Class 12th. |
| Soldier Tradesmen (Except House Keeper & Mess Cook) | Class 10th pass with a minimum of 33% in each subject (No aggregate percentage required). |
| Soldier Tradesmen (House Keeper & Mess Cook) | Class 8th pass with a minimum of 33% in each subject (No aggregate percentage required). |
Territorial Army Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Soldier (General Duty) | 1372 |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 07 |
| Soldier (Chef Community) | 19 |
| Soldier (Chef Spl) | 03 |
| Soldier (Mess Cook) | 02 |
| Soldier (ER) | 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 |
| TOTAL | 1426 |
Selection Process
The Territorial Army Recruitment Rally consists of a multi-stage process for identifying candidates who possess the requisite physical fitness, mental aptitude, and medical standards to serve the nation. The procedure typically involves an initial screening of documents, followed by physical and medical assessments, and finally, a written examination. The detailed procedure is listed below.
- Document Verification (DV): Initial screening of all required academic and identity documents.
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Candidates will undergo tests for running, pull-ups, balance, and ditch jump.
- Written Examination (Common Entrance Examination - CEE): Candidates who qualify in the PFT will be called for the written test.
- Medical Examination: A detailed medical check-up of the candidates will be conducted.
- Final Merit List: Final Selection will be based on the candidate's performance in the PFT, Written Exam, and Medical fitness.
State-Wise Rally Schedule 2025
| Date | States/Union Territories Covered |
|---|---|
| Date | District Name |
| 15 Nov 2025 | Gujarat, Goa & the Union Territories of Pondicherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep. All districts of Telangana & Gujarat State. |
| 16 Nov 2025 | Following 04 districts of State of Maharashtra: Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg. |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Following 11 districts of State of Maharashtra: Solapur, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Beed, Bhandara, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Buldhana & Dhule. |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Following 11 districts of State of Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Akola, Amaravati, Ch Sambhaji Nagar, Gadchiroli, Jalna, Ratnagiri, Dharashiv, Palghar, Nandurbar & Jalgaon. |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Following 10 districts of State of Maharashtra: Chandrapur, Gondiya, Hingoli, Yavatmal, Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Nashik, Parbhani, Pune & Raigad. |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Following 24 districts of State of Karnataka. |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Following 24 districts of State of Karnataka: Koppal, Dharwad, Chikkaballapura, Kolar, Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Chamarajanagara, Kodagu, Hassan, Bagalkote, Kalaburgi, Ballari, Bidar, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Raichur, Gadag, Haveri, Vijayanagara, Yadgiri, Vijayapura, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada & Udupi. |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Following 07 districts of State of Karnataka: Ramanagara, Mysore, Mandya, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Davanagere & Belagavi. |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Following 14 districts of State of Rajasthan: Ajmer, Banswara, Barmer, Beawar, Bharatpur, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dausa, Dholpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Khairthal-Tijara. |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Following 14 districts of State of Rajasthan: Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Alwar, Didwana Kuchaman, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Deeg, Jhalawar, Kota, Sirohi, Rajsamand, Salumbar, & Udaipur. |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Following 13 districts of State of Rajasthan: Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Nagaur, Pali, Sawai-Madhopur, Sri Ganganagar, Sikar, Tonk, Balotra, Kotputli-Behror, Phalodi & Baran. |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Reserve day |
| 27 Nov 2025 | All districts of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat & Kerala State. |
| 28 Nov 2025 | All districts of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat & Kerala State. |
| 29 Nov 2025 to 01 Dec 2025 | Reserve days for Documents Checking, Trade Tests, Medical Tests etc of pending cases of screened candidates. |
How to Apply For Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025 ?
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the Territorial Army Recruitment Rally through the official portal. Candidates can follow the step-by-step guide given below to apply for the recruitment drive.
- Go to the official application website - ncs.gov.in.
- Search for the Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025 link.
- Complete the initial registration process.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Review the form and submit it.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference and for carrying to the rally site.
Recruitment Drive Official Links
| Official Website | Territorial Army |
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