Territorial Army Recruitment 2024: Territorial Army has released the Territorial Army Group Headquarters, Northern Command Advertisement for recruitment in the Infantry Battalion / Home and Hearth Battalions / Ikhwan Battalion / Engineer Regiment (Territorial Army). The recruitment for the following Territorial Army (TA) Units will be organized from 08 Nov 2024 to 27 Nov 2024.
Eligible candidates volunteering to join the Territorial Army may report for screening on the scheduled dates (given below). Document checking, screening, and medical tests of candidates screened in the rally will be held at the venue. Required qualifications, age limit and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —
Overview of Territorial Army Recruitment 2024
As mentioned in the employment notification released by Territorial Army, there are 1901 posts to be filled in the Infantry Battalion / Home and Hearth Battalions / Ikhwan Battalion / Engineer Regiment (Territorial Army). We have tabulated important details below:-
| Organisation | Territorial Army |
| Post Name | General Duty, Clerk, Tradesmen |
| No. of Posts | 1901 |
| Category | Govt |
| Job Location | Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Recruitment Rally Date | 08 Nov 2024 to 27 Nov 2024 |
| Official Website | www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in |
Posts and Vacancies for Territorial Army Recruitment 2024
Territorial Army has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill up the following vacant positions:-
| Name of Posts | No. of vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Duty | 1360 |
| Clerk | 36 |
| Chef | 82 |
| Cook Mess | 05 |
| Chef Special | 05 |
| Equipment Repairer | 08 |
| Steward | 06 |
| Artisan Metallurgy | 03 |
| Artisan Wood Work | 06 |
| Dresser | 36 |
| Masalchi | 04 |
| Tailor | 03 |
| Housekeeper | 40 |
| Washerman | 36 |
Territorial Army is a purely voluntary organization with part-time commitment only. The Organization does not provide or promise any permanent employment. The initial period of enrolment will 07 (seven) years only. Extensions beyond the initial 07 (seven) years are subject to organization requirements & fulfillment of other criteria as laid down from time to time.
Eligibility Criteria of Territorial Army Recruitment 2024
Below we have summarized the required eligibility criteria such as qualification required, age limit, experience, etc. Candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria before applying for any post mentioned in the notification.
Educational Qualification
As mentioned in the official notification of Territorial Army Recruitment Rally 2024, we have mentioned the post-wise qualification required below:-
| Soldier (General Duty) | Class 10th/Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. For Boards following the grading system a minimum of D Grade (33-40) in individual subjects or grades which contain 33% and overall aggregate of C2 grade. |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 10+2/ Intermediate Exam pass in any stream(Arts, Commerce, Science) with 60% marks in aggregate and a minimum of 50% in each subject Securing 50% in English and Maths/ Accounts/ Book Keeping in Class 12th is mandatory. |
| Soldier Tradesmen (All Tradesman except House Keeper & Mess Keeper) | Class 10th pass. (No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored a minimum of 33% in each subject). |
| Soldier Tradesmen (House Keeper & Mess Keeper) | Class 8th pass. (No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored a minimum of 33% in each subject). |
Age Limit for Territorial Army Recruitment 2024
Before applying candidates must fulfill the age requirement criteria as mentioned in the notification. The age limit for the above posts in the Territorial Army is 18 to 42 years as of the date of recruitment.
Selection Process of Territorial Army Recruitment 2024
The selection process involves the following stages:
- Physical Fitness Test:-
(i) Height – 160 Cms (157 Cms in the case of Ladakhis).
(ii) Weight – Proportionate to height & age as per Army Medical Standard.
(iii) Chest – 82 cms (77 cms unexpanded)
Relaxation in Physical Standards will be as per norms. - Physical Fitness Test: Physical fitness test of 1 Mile Run, Pull-Ups, Zigzag Balance & 9 feet ditch will be conducted.
- Medical Inspection: Should be medically fit. Shortlisted candidates shall undergo medical inspection.
- Trade Test: A trade test will be conducted for all tradesmen & clerks.
- Written Examination: Candidates who qualify in the physical and medical examination will undergo a written examination, the Question Paper of which will be bilingual (English &Hindi).
- Screening/ Aptitude Test: Screening/ Aptitude Test will be conducted separately for Soldier General Duty.
Documents Required
The documents required for Territorial Army Recruitment Rally 2024 are as follows:
(a) Birth Certificate.
(b) Education Certificate
(c) Domicile Certificate
(d) Castes’ Tribe/ Community Certificate
(e) Religion Certificate
(f) Character Certificate
(g) Marital Status Certificate
(h) Relationship Certificate
(j) Sports Certificates
(k) PAN Card & AADHAR Card
(I) Photographs (20 copies of unattested Passport-size colour photos with white background).
For detailed advertisement visit www.jointerritorialarmy.govin website.
Territorial Army Recruitment 2024 Notification | Download PDF
Interested candidates can download the official notification of Territorial Army GD Recruitment 2024 by clicking the link below to check the detailed information about the application process for General Duty, Clerk, and Tradesmen Posts.
| Official Website of Territorial Army | Visit Website (CLICK HERE) |
| Official Notification of Territorial Army Recruitment 2024 | DOWNLOAD PDF |
The authorities conducting the rally will not be responsible for any accidents/injuries to the candidates during the recruitment rally. Drug tests shall be conducted on the candidates who will qualify for the written exam and appear for screening/Aptitude test.
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