Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025

Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025: The Territorial Army (TA) has issued a notification for its massive Rally Recruitment 2025, targeting the induction of motivated candidates for 1,426 Soldier Posts across various trades. This is a unique opportunity for civilians, aged between 18 and 42, to join the forces and serve the nation while continuing their primary civilian profession.

The recruitment process involves a rally structure, including Document Verification (DV) and Physical Fitness Tests (PFT), followed by a Written Exam. Eligibility ranges from 8th Pass to 12th Pass depending on the specific post. The application process is Online through the National Career Service (NCS) portal.

This comprehensive guide details the vacancy breakdown, eligibility requirements for each post, the selection procedure, and the district-wise rally schedule.

Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025

Recruitment Overview and Key Dates | Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025

Candidates must note that the application window is short and the recruitment is structured around a rally schedule detailed below.

Detail	Specification
Recruiting Authority	Territorial Army (TA)
Post Name	Soldier (General Duty, Clerk, Tradesmen, etc.)
Total Vacancies	1,426 Posts
Eligibility Summary	8th Pass, 10th Pass, 12th Pass
Age Limit	18 to 42 years
Application Mode	Online
Start Date for Apply Online	15 November 2025
Last Date for Apply Online	01 December 2025
Official Website for Application	ncs.gov.in

Vacancy Details by Post | Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025

The 1,426 vacancies are distributed across Soldier General Duty and various Tradesmen roles, catering to a wide range of educational and skill backgrounds.

Post Name	Number of Posts
Soldier (General Duty)	1,372
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
Grand Total	1,426

Detailed Eligibility Criteria | Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025

The minimum qualification varies significantly based on the post. Ensure you meet the specific percentage requirements for your desired role.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 42 Years

Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Educational Qualification Breakdown

Post Name	Educational Requirement	Mandatory Marks Criteria
Soldier (General Duty)	Class 10th/Matric Pass	45% marks in aggregate AND 33% in each subject.
Soldier (Clerk)	10+2/Intermediate in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science)	60% marks in aggregate AND minimum 50% in each subject. Must secure 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Bookkeeping in Class 12th.
Soldier Tradesmen (10th Pass) (All Trades except House Keeper & Mess Cook)	Class 10th Pass	No minimum aggregate required, but a minimum of 33% in each subject is mandatory.
Soldier Tradesmen (8th Pass) (House Keeper & Mess Cook)	Class 8th Pass	No minimum aggregate required, but a minimum of 33% in each subject is mandatory.

Application Fee

Candidates are advised to Kindly Refer to the Official Notification for the exact application fee structure.

Selection Process and Rally Schedule | Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025

The recruitment drive follows a rally-based selection process, culminating in a medical and written examination.

Selection Stages

The sequence of selection is as follows:

Document Verification (DV): Checking of all original academic and personal documents.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Candidates must clear physical tests (running, pull-ups, etc.) as per Army standards.
Written Exam: An objective-type test for shortlisted candidates.
Medical Examination: Final medical check-up for suitability.
Final Merit List: Prepared based on written exam performance and other qualifying factors.

District-Wise Rally Dates (November – December 2025)

The physical rally dates are highly localized. Candidates must check their respective district/state schedule:

Date	States and Districts Covered
15 Nov 2025	Gujarat, Goa, UTs of Pondicherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep. All districts of Telangana & Gujarat State.
16 Nov 2025	Maharashtra (Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg).
17 Nov 2025	Maharashtra (Solapur, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Beed, Bhandara, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Buldhana & Dhule).
18 Nov 2025	Maharashtra (Ahmednagar, Akola, Amaravati, Ch Sambhaji Nagar, Gadchiroli, Jalna, Ratnagiri, Dharashiv, Palghar, Nandurbar & Jalgaon).
19 Nov 2025	Maharashtra (Chandrapur, Gondiya, Hingoli, Yavatmal, Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Nashik, Parbhani, Pune & Raigad).
20 Nov 2025	24 districts of Karnataka.
21 Nov 2025	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	Karnataka (Ramanagara, Mysore, Mandya, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Davanagere & Belagavi).
23 Nov 2025	Rajasthan (Ajmer, Banswara, Barmer, Beawar, Bharatpur, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dausa, Dholpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Khairthal-Tijara).
24 Nov 2025	Rajasthan (Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Alwar, Didwana Kuchaman, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Deeg, Jhalawar, Kota, Sirohi, Rajsamand, Salumbar, & Udaipur).
25 Nov 2025	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 to 01 Dec 2025	Reserve days for Documents Checking, Trade Tests, Medical Tests etc.

Essential Links for Application | Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025

We strongly advise all applicants to download and study the Official Notification PDF for complete instructions before proceeding with the online application.