Jobs: Territorial Army Recruitment Schedule Released; Rallies to be Held Throughout the Year in These Districts..
The notification for the Territorial Army (TA) Recruitment 2026 has been released, opening up a golden opportunity for youth across the country to join the Army. Under this recruitment drive, appointments will be made for a total of 3,806 posts. Interested candidates must participate in the region-wise recruitment rallies, which are scheduled to commence in March 2026. These rallies will be organized at various centers across different states.
The recruitment process will be conducted through offline applications; therefore, candidates must prepare and arrange the necessary documents well in advance. The recruitment rallies will be held in several cities across the country, including Amritsar, Jaipur, Delhi, and Meerut, among other centers.
Rally and Application Details
The recruitment rallies will run from March 2026 through August 2026, although at some locations, they may continue until September. The application process is entirely offline; therefore, candidates are required to fill out the application forms after carefully reviewing the official notification.
Post Details
This recruitment drive encompasses various posts, such as Soldier General Duty, Soldier Clerk, and Tradesman. Specific eligibility criteria have been prescribed for each post. Included Districts | Rally Dates
Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Jalandhar, and others | March 9, 2026 – March 20, 2026
Patiala, Ludhiana, and others | April 6, 2026 – April 11, 2026
Districts of the Jammu Region | July 13, 2026 – July 18, 2026
Chandigarh and surrounding districts | August 17, 2026 – August 22, 2026
Delhi and surrounding areas | August 17, 2026 – August 29, 2026
Districts of the Jaipur Region | August 24, 2026 – September 5, 2026
Districts of Uttarakhand | September 7, 2026 – September 19, 2026
Sri Ganganagar and surrounding districts | September 14, 2026 – September 19, 2026
Educational Qualifications
For the post of Soldier General Duty, a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Class 10th, with at least 33% marks in each subject, is mandatory. For the post of Soldier Clerk, 60% marks in Class 12th, along with 50% marks specifically in English and Mathematics/Accounts, are compulsory. For Tradesmen, a pass in Class 10th is required; for certain specific posts, a pass in Class 8th is also considered a valid qualification.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age. The minimum prescribed physical standards are a height of 160 cm, a weight of 50 kg, and a chest measurement of 77 cm.
Fitness Test Details
The physical test will carry a total of 100 marks and will include a one-mile run and pull-ups. Younger candidates are required to complete the run within 5 minutes and 30 seconds, while older candidates will be allotted slightly additional time.
Selection Process
To be selected, candidates must undergo document verification, a physical examination, a written examination, and a medical test. A merit list will be released upon the successful completion of all these stages.
Salary Details: Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹15,500 to ₹69,400. In addition, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Provident Fund (PF), and other allowances will also be provided. Candidates are required to submit the original copies and two photocopies of all their essential documents. An application fee of ₹100 has been prescribed for candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories, while SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
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