Territorial Army Soldier Recruitment Rally 2025: Delhi & Haryana (Zone-I)

Created by Sayooj NS in News 18 Oct 2025

Particulars	Details as per the Text & Corroborated Information	Explanation
Recruitment Body	Indian Territorial Army (TA) - 105 Infantry Battalion (TA) RAJRIF, Delhi	The TA is the Indian Army's second line of defence, allowing citizens to serve part-time while continuing their civil profession. The rally is specifically organized by the 105 Infantry Battalion (TA) RAJRIF.
Post Name	Soldier (General Duty) (GD)	This is the primary combatant post.
Total Vacancies		This figure is confirmed across the available information for this Zone-I rally (Haryana excluding Panchkula, and NCT Delhi).
Eligible States/UTs	Haryana (except Panchkula) and NCT Delhi.	The rally is conducted for candidates holding domicile of these specific regions, which fall under Zone-I.
Rally Location	Inf Bn(TA) RAJRIF, Delhi	This is the designated venue for the recruitment rally.
Rally Dates	28 November 2025 to 10 December 2025	This is the fixed period for the district-wise rally.
Mode of Application	Direct Rally Participation (Offline)	Candidates do not need to fill out an online application form. They must report physically to the rally site on the scheduled date with all required original documents.
Reporting Time	(No entry after )	Crucial detail: Candidates must report very early on the designated day.
Application Fee	₹ 0/- (No fee)	The rally process does not involve any application fee.

Criteria	Requirements
Age Limit	18 to 42 years as on the date of the recruitment rally.
Educational Qualification	Class 10th / Matriculation Pass from a recognized board with: - Minimum 45% marks in aggregate (overall). - Minimum 33% marks in each subject. - For grading systems: Minimum 'D' Grade (33-40%) in individual subjects and an overall aggregate of 'C2' grade (or equivalent to ) is required.
Physical Standards	- Height: Minimum - Weight: Minimum - Chest: (with a minimum expansion of )
Medical Standard	Must be physically and medically fit in all respects as per the standards of the Indian Army.

The selection is a multi-stage process based on merit and performance at each stage:

Tier	Process	Details
Stage 1	Document Verification (DV)	Candidates' original documents are checked to confirm eligibility before they are allowed to proceed.
Stage 2	Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)	This involves various physical exercises (e.g., running, pull-ups, balance test, ditch jump) and measurement of height, weight, and chest.
Stage 3	Medical Examination	Candidates who clear the physical tests undergo a detailed medical examination by Army doctors.
Stage 4	Written Examination (Common Entrance Examination - CEE)	Candidates declared "Medically Fit" and "Fit" in the physical tests are eligible for the written exam, which tests General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Basic Mathematics. The date and pattern are communicated at the rally site.
Stage 5	Final Merit List	The final selection is based on the candidates' performance in the Written Examination, provided they qualify in the Physical and Medical stages.

Part-Time Service: The Territorial Army is a part-time commitment, and salary/benefits are provided only for the period of active service (training camps, mobilization).
Pay Structure: Pay is as per the Regular Army pay scales. For a Soldier (GD), the base pay is typically at Pay Level 3.
Approximate Basic Pay: The entry-level basic pay is cited around ₹21,700 (as per the 7th Central Pay Commission for Pay Level 3) or the range of ₹15,500 – ₹69,400 (as cited in some reports, representing the basic pay scale).
Allowances: The total salary includes:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) (if government accommodation is not provided)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Military Service Pay (MSP)
- Free Rations and other benefits.
Other Benefits: CSD (Canteen Stores Department) facilities, medical facilities for self and dependents (as per rules), and applicability of the National Pension System (NPS).

The rally will be conducted by district on specific dates:

Candidates must carry both original documents and two sets of photocopies duly attested: