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The Territorial Army has announced a total of 3500 + vacancies for the recruitment of Soldiers, Clerks, and Tradesmen posts in various Battalions and Units under the Territorial Army. The selection of candidates for said posts is based on Physical Standards Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Medical Examination, Trade Test (as per post requirement), Written Exam, and Document Verification. Candidates are not required to apply online or offline for the Territorial Army Recruitment 2024. Territorial Army Bharti 2024 will be conducted from 04th November to 12th December 2024. The candidate has to just appear for the Bharti Rally as mentioned in the schedule detailed in the Territorial Army Notification 2024
Territorial Army Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF
The short Territorial Army Notification PDF has been released by the Territorial Army in the employment newspaper. The details notification pdf along with details information will be released soon on the official website https://www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in/. Till then check the details released through the notifications released till now.
| Zone (State Name) | TA Army Bharti Notification PDF |
| Zone 1 (Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, J&K, HP, Chandigarh) | Click to Download |
| Zone 2 (Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, MP, UP, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand) | Click to Download |
| Zone 3 (West Bengal, North East States) | Click to Download |
| Zone 4 (Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra (AP), Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Goa, Pondi., Dadra Haveli, Daman Diu, Lakshadweep) | Click to Download |
Territorial Army Recruitment 2024- Highlights
Territorial Army provides the best opportunity for the Indian Citizens who have completed their 08th Pass/ 10th class and are aged between 18 to 42 years to be a part of the Territorial Army as a Soldier (GD), Soldier (Clerk), and Tradesman posts. Candidates have to appear for the Territorial Army Bharti Rally 2024 as mentioned in the notification pdf. Have a look at the highlights for TA Army Bharti 2024 from the table below.
| Territorial Army Recruitment 2024- Highlights | |
| Organization Name | Territorial Army |
| Post Name | Soldier (GD), Soldier (Clerk), and Tradesman |
| Vacancy | 3500+ |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| Territorial Army Bharti Rally Schedule | As mentioned in the notification pdf |
| Educational Qualification | 08th Pass/ 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years |
| Selection Process | Physical Standards Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ / Medical Examination Trade Test (as per post requirement) Written Exam Document Verification |
| Official Website | https://www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in/ |
TA Army Bharti 2024 Dates
Candidates who fulfill the required eligibility for Soldier (GD), Soldier (Clerk), and Tradesman posts directly can appear for the Territorial Army Bharti 2024 as per the schedule mentioned in the notification. Candidate can check State/ UT/ Districts wise Army Bharti dates from the table below.
| Location | State/ UT/ Districts | Bharti Date |
|---|---|---|
| Madhopur (Punjab) | Ladakh, J&K, Pathankot | 10th to 24th November 2024 |
| Ludhiana (Punjab) | Punjab (other than SAS Nagar and Pathankot) | 10th to 24th November 2024 |
| Kalka (Haryana) | Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Panchkula, SAS Nagar | 28th November to 12th December 2024 |
| New Delhi | Delhi, Haryana (Except Panchkula) | 28th November to 12th December 2024 |
| Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand | 12th to 27th November 2024 |
| Kolhapur (Maharashtra) | Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Goa, Pondicherry, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka | 4th to 16th November 2024 |
| Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | 4th to 16th November 2024 |
| Belagavi (Karnataka) | Belagavi (Karnataka) | 4th to 16th November 2024 |
| Devlali (Maharashtra) | Devlali (Maharashtra) | 4th to 16th November 2024 |
| Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nocobar) | West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar, North Eastern States | 4th to 16th November 2024 |
Territorial Army Vacancy 2024
Through the Territorial Army Bharti Rally 2024, the Territorial Army is going to recruit a total of 3500+ vacancies for the posts of Soldier (GD), Soldier (Clerk), and Tradesman for Zone 1, 2, 3, and 4. Check zone-wise vacancy details from here.
Territorial Army Vacancy 2024 for Zone -1
| Vacancies |
All Infantry Battalions
|
157 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) SIKH
|
158 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H)
SIKH LI
|
| Soldier (GD) | 515 | 239 | 260 |
| Clerk | 17 | 05 | 06 |
| Chef | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| Cook Mess | 02 | 01 | – |
| Chef Special | 03 | 01 | – |
| Steward | 05 | – | 01 |
| Artisan Metallurgy | – | 01 | 01 |
| Artisan Wood Work | 03 | – | 01 |
| Dresser | 10 | 04 | 07 |
| Masaichi | – | 01 | 01 |
| House Keeper | 13 | 08 | 08 |
| Washerman | 10 | 05 | 08 |
| Total | 594 | 283 | 309 |
Territorial Army Vacancy 2024 for Zone -2
In Territorial Army Zone 2 a total of 133 vacancies are released. The states in Zone 2 are Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhatisgarh and Uttarakhand.
| Post Name | 120th Infantry Battalion (TA) Bihar | 114th Infantry Battalion (TA) JAT | Total Vacancy |
| Soldier (General Duty) | 81 | 27 | 108 |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 07 | – | 07 |
| Soldier (Chef) | 03 | 02 | 05 |
| Soldier (Cook Mess) | 01 | – | 01 |
| Soldier (Chef Special) | 01 | – | 01 |
| Soldier (Hair Dresser) | 04 | 01 | 05 |
| Soldier (House Keeper) | 04 | – | 04 |
| Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy) | 01 | – | 01 |
| Soldier (Tailor) | – | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 102 | 31 | 133 |
Territorial Army Vacancy 2024 for Zone -3
A total of 754 vacancies are released under Territorial Army Zone 3. The states in Zone 3 are Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim West Bengal, and the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.
| Post Name | All Infantry Battalions | 64 Inf Bn (TA) (Home & Hearth) NAGA | 166 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) Assam |
| Soldier (General Duty) | 328 | 110 | 180 |
| Soldier (Hair Dresser) | 09 | 05 | 04 |
| Soldier (Chef) | 15 | 07 | 17 |
| Soldier (House Keeper) | 11 | 05 | 10 |
| Soldier (Washerman) | 10 | 06 | 07 |
| Soldier (Tailor) | 01 | – | – |
| Soldier (Mssaichi) | – | 01 | 01 |
| Soldier (Cook Mess) | 04 | 01 | 01 |
| Soldier Chef Special) | 01 | 01 | – |
| Soldier (Equipment Repairer) | 02 | 01 | – |
| Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy) | 01 | – | – |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 07 | 03 | 05 |
| Total | 389 | 140 | 225 |
Territorial Army Vacancy 2024 for Zone -4
The states in Zone 4 are Andhra Pradesh, Gujrat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Rajasthan, Telangana, Goa & the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, and Pondicherry for which a total 774 has been released by officials.
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Soldier (General Duty) | 566 |
| Soldier (Hair Dresser) | 30 |
| Soldier (Chef) | 54 |
| Soldier (Cook Mess) | 02 |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 30 |
| Soldier (ER) | 07 |
| Soldier (Chef Spl) | 04 |
| Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy) | 04 |
| Soldier (Steward) | 02 |
| Soldier (Masalchi) | 06 |
| Soldier (Artisan Wood Work) | 01 |
| Soldier (Washerman) | 32 |
| Soldier (House Keeper) | 36 |
| Total | 774 |
Territorial Army Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in Territorial Army Recruitment 2024 must go through the notification pdf to ensure their eligibility for Soldier (GD), Soldier (Clerk), and Tradesman posts.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|
Soldier (General Duty)
|
Candidates must have completed Class 10/Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject
|
| Soldier (Clerk) |
Candidates must have passed the 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 Math/ Accounts/Bookkeeping in Class 12th is mandatory.
|
|
Soldier Tradesmen (All Tradesman except House Keeper & Mess Keeper)
|
Candidates must have 10th pass
No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should
have scored min 33% in each subject.
|
|
Soldier Tradesmen (House Keeper & Mess Keeper)
|
Class 8th pass.
No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should
have scored min 33% in each subject
|
Age Limit
Candidates age should not be less than 18 and not more than 42 years old to be eligible to apply online for Territorial Army Recruitment 2024.
- Minimum Age – 18 years
- Maximum Age – 42 years
Territorial Army Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The selection of candidates for Soldier (General Duty), Soldier (Clerk), and Soldier Tradesmen will be based on Physical Standards Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ / Medical Examination, Trade Test (as per post requirement), Written Exam and Document Verification. The final merit list of candidates will be based on total marks scored by candidates in the written exam and Physical Efficiency Test.
- Physical Standards Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ / Medical Examination
- Trade Test (as per post requirement)
- Written Exam
- Document Verification
Territorial Army Physical Standard Test
Candidates should fulfill the required physical standard test in terms of i.e. Height, Chest, and Weight measurements. The candidates who do not fulfill the laid down physical standard will be eliminated. The candidate’s Weight should be Corresponding to height and age as per medical standards.
| Category of Candidates | Height | Chest |
| All other States and Union Territories | 160 cms | expanded – 82 cms unexpanded – 77 cms |
|
Candidates from Eastern Himalayan Region (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Hill Region of West Bengal (Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts)), Indian Domicile Gorkha, Garwalis and Ladakhis)
|
157 cms | expanded – 82 cms unexpanded – 77 cms |
|
Sons of servicemen, Ex-servicemen, War widow & widow of Ex-servicemen, adopted son/ son in- law of a War Widow, if she has no son
|
relaxation of 02 cms | relaxation of 01 cms |
|
Outstanding sportsmen (Intemational, National
& State level)
|
relaxation of 3 cms | relaxation of 03 cms |
Territorial Army Physical Eligibility Test
The Territorial Army Bharti Physical Eligibility Test will be held for a total of 100 marks. The PET will be done through their performances as per the following parameters.
| Mile Run | ||
| Age | Timing | Marks |
| 18 to 30 years | Upto 5 Min 30 Sec | 60 marks |
| 5 min 31 sec to 5 min 45 sec | 40 marks | |
| 5 min 46 sec and above | fail | |
| 31to 42 years | Upto 6 min 15 sec | 60 marks |
| 6 min 16 sec to 6 min 30 sec | 40 marks | |
| 6 Min 31 sec and above | fail | |
| Pull Ups | ||
| 18 to 30 years | 31 to 42 years | Marks |
| 10 and above | 09 and above | 40 marks |
| 09 | 08 | 33 marks |
| 08 | 07 | 27 marks |
| 07 | 06 | 21 marks |
| 06 | 05 | 16 marks |
| 05 and below | 04 and below | fail |
Trade Test
- Soldier Clerk – Information Technology/ Computer Proficiency test (the candidates will be tested on awareness of office use software, typing, basic hardware knowledge, etc as required of a Clk in a unit).
- Tradesmen – Efficiency in their respective trade
Territorial Army Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
All those candidates who qualify for the territorial physical and medical examination will be called to appear for the written exam. Knowing the Territorial Army Exam Pattern 2024 is essential for candidates to know the types of questions, total no. of marks, and other details.
- The Territorial Army written exam will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- The level of the exam will be matriculating/ eighth class standard.
- The time duration of the exam is 02 hours.
- The question paper will be set in bilingual English & Hindi.
-
There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
-
The candidates have to score min 32 marks for Soldier (General Duty) & Soldier Tradesmen and 40 marks for Soldier Clerks respectively to pass the exam.
| Territorial Army Exam Pattern 2024 for Soldier General Duty and Soldier Tradesmen | ||||
| Part | Subjects | Total No. Of Questions | Total Marks | Minimum Passing Marks in Each Part |
| 1 | General Knowledge | 20 | 40 | 32 |
| 2 | General Science | 15 | 30 | |
| 3 | Math | 15 | 30 | |
| Total | 50 | 100 | ||
| Territorial Army Exam Pattern 2024 for Soldier Clerks | ||||
| Part | Subjects | Total No. Of Questions | Total Marks | Minimum Passing Marks in Each Part |
| Part 1 | General Knowledge | 05 | 10 | 20 |
| General Science | 05 | 10 | ||
| Math | 10 | 20 | ||
| Computer Science | 05 | 10 | ||
| Part 2 | General English | 25 | 50 | 20 |
| Total | 50 | 100 | ||
Territorial Army Syllabus 2024
Complete knowledge about the Territorial Army Syllabus 2024 would help the candidates understand the details of regarding the exam including topics to be asked in the exam. The detailed Syllabus for the Territorial Exam has been discussed here.
| Subjects | Topics |
| General Knowledge | Soil, Rivers, Mountains Ports, Inland, Harbours Culture and History Culture and Religion Freedom Movement Important National Facts about India Heritage, Arts, and Dance Current Affairs Current events Languages, Capitals, and Currencies Common Names, Full Forms, and Abbreviations Eminent Personalities National Symbols: Bird, Animal, Sport, Flower, Anthem, Song, Flag, Monuments Sports Championships, Winners, Terms, Number of Players History, Defence, Wars and Neighbours Awards and Authors |
| General Science | Nature of Matter and Universe Planets, Earth, Satellites, Sun Electricity and its applications Forces and Motion Force and Gravitation Newton’s Laws of Motion Work, Energy, and Power Heat and States of Matter Heat, Temperature Metals and Non-Metals Carbon and its Compounds Measurements in Science Sound and Wave Motion Atomic Structure |
| Math | Mathematical Simplification Ratio and Proportion Algebraic Identities Linear Equations and Polynomials Simultaneous Equations Basic Trigonometry Mensuration and Geometry Simple Mensuration Geometry Measures of Central Tendency (Average, Median, Mode) Interest, Profit, Loss, and Percentage Work, Time, Speed, and Distance |
| General English | Antonyms Synonyms Errors spotting Fill in the blanks Jumbled sentences Reading comprehension Para jumbles Sentence correction |
Territorial Army Salary 2024
The selected candidates for the Territorial Army Bharti will be paid an attractive monthly salary along with job stability and allowance. The basic per-month salary for Soldiers (GD) posts is Rs. 18,000/- to Rs 56,900/-.
| Post | Salary |
| Safaiwala | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 (Pay Level – 1) |
| Messenger | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 (Pay Level – 1) |
| Mess Waiter | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 (Pay Level – 1) |
| Barber | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 (Pay Level – 1) |
| Washer Man | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 (Pay Level – 1) |
| Masalchi | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 (Pay Level – 1) |
| Cooks | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 (Pay Level – 1) |
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