The Territorial Army (TA) of India has announced its recruitment drive for 2025, offering a unique opportunity for individuals to serve the nation as part-time soldiers while maintaining their civilian professions. This year’s recruitment encompasses various positions, including officers, soldiers, clerks, and tradesmen. The official website for the Territorial Army is jointerritorialarmy.gov.in.
Important Dates:
The recruitment rally is scheduled from March 3 to March 8, 2025. Candidates are required to report at 7:00 AM on March 3, 2025, at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Vacancies:
A total of 68 vacancies are available for the following positions:
- Religious Teacher Junior Commissioned Officer (RT-JCO): 1
- Soldier (General Duty): 60
- Soldier Clerk (SD): 2
- Soldier Tailor: 1
- Soldier Cook (Community): 2
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
- Age Limit: 18 to 42 years.
- Educational Qualification: Varies by position:
- For Officers: Graduate from a recognized university.
- For Soldiers and Tradesmen: Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent.
- Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically and medically fit. Specific requirements include:
- Height: 160 cm for males (152 cm for Gorkhas, Garhwalis & Assamese); 150 cm for females.
- Chest Expansion: Minimum 5 cm expansion.
- Weight: Minimum 50 kg for males; 42 kg for females.
Selection Process:
The selection process comprises the following stages:
- Physical Tests: Assessment of physical fitness and endurance.
- Proficiency Test: Evaluation of skills pertinent to the specific role.
- Document Verification: Verification of educational and personal documents.
- Medical Examination: Comprehensive health check to ensure medical fitness.
- Interview: Final assessment through a personal interview.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are required to appear in person for the recruitment rally. There is no need for prior online or offline applications. Candidates must bring all necessary documents to the rally venue.
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Syllabus and Exam Pattern:
For positions requiring a written examination, the pattern typically includes:
- Paper 1: Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics (50 questions each).
- Paper 2: General Knowledge and English (50 questions each).
Each paper has a duration of 2 hours. The syllabus covers topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and English language skills.
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Salary Structure:
The pay scale varies based on rank:
- Captain: ₹61,300–1,93,900 per month.
- Major: ₹69,400–2,07,200 per month.
- Lt Colonel: ₹1,21,200–2,12,400 per month.
- Colonel: ₹1,30,600–2,15,900 per month.
Serving in the Territorial Army offers a prestigious opportunity to contribute to national defense while continuing with civilian careers. Interested individuals are encouraged to participate in the upcoming recruitment rally as per the specified schedule.