🎖️ Territorial Army Southern Command Soldier Recruitment Rally 2025 – Detailed Explanation
This recruitment rally by the Territorial Army (TA) Group Headquarters, Southern Command, is a chance for civilians to serve in the 'Citizen's Army' on a voluntary, part-time basis.
📝 Key Overview
| Feature | Detail |
| Total Vacancies | 1422 |
| Posts Included | Soldier (General Duty), Soldier (Clerk), and various Tradesmen (Chef, Mess Cook, Tailor, Washerman, etc.) |
| Recruitment Type | Rally-based recruitment (No online application) |
| Rally Dates | 15th November 2025 to 1st December 2025 |
| Job Location | Various locations under Southern Command |
| Application Fee | Nil (No application fees) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years on the date of recruitment |
📊 Vacancy and Post Breakdown
The majority of vacancies are for the Soldier (General Duty) role.
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Key Role |
| Soldier (General Duty) | 1372 | General combat and service duties in an Infantry Battalion. |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 07 | Clerical, administrative, and storekeeping duties. |
| Soldier (Tradesmen) | 43 | Specialized support roles (Chef, Mess Cook, Hair Dresser, Tailor, House Keeper, etc.). |
| Total | 1422 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is strictly based on age and specific educational qualifications for each post.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Minimum Educational Qualification | Mandatory Marks |
| Soldier (General Duty) | Class 10th / Matric Pass | 45% marks in aggregate AND 33% in each subject. |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 10+2 / Intermediate Pass (Arts, Commerce, or Science) | 60% marks in aggregate AND minimum 50% in each subject. Mandatory: 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping in Class 12th. |
| Tradesmen (Class 10th Pass) | Class 10th Pass | Minimum 33% in each subject (No aggregate stipulation). |
Tradesmen (Class 8th Pass) (House Keeper & Mess Keeper) | Class 8th Pass | Minimum 33% in each subject (No aggregate stipulation). |
💰 Salary and Benefits
The salary is as per Territorial Army and Indian Army norms, following the 7th Pay Commission.
Pay Scale: Starts at Level 3 of the Pay Matrix for a soldier.
Allowances: The basic pay is significantly increased by allowances such as:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA) (Varies by city)
Transport Allowance (TA)
Military Service Pay (MSP), Field Area Allowances, etc., depending on posting.
Retirement Benefit: Covered under the National Pension System (NPS).
🏃 Selection Process (Multi-Stage Procedure)
The selection is rigorous and involves multiple stages conducted at the rally venue.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
1 Mile Run: Candidates are grouped by age, and marks are awarded based on completion time.
Pull-Ups: Marks are awarded based on the number of repetitions.
Balance & 9 Feet Ditch: These are mandatory qualifying tests.
Physical Measurement Test (PMT):
Verification of prescribed physical standards for height, weight, and chest.
Document Verification:
Scrutiny of all original and attested copies of required documents.
Medical Examination:
A comprehensive check to ensure the candidate is medically fit as per Army standards.
Written Examination (CEE - Common Entrance Examination):
An objective-type test with negative marking.
Syllabus for Soldier GD & Tradesmen: General Knowledge, General Science, and Elementary Maths.
Syllabus for Soldier Clerk: General Knowledge, General Science, Elementary Maths, General English, and Computer Science.
📝 How to Apply & Documents Required
Crucially, this is a RECRUITMENT RALLY, and there is NO ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS.
Candidates must report directly to the rally venue between 15th November 2025 and 1st December 2025.
Mandatory Documents to Carry (Originals + Two Attested Photocopy Sets)
| Category | Documents Required |
| Personal ID & Proof | PAN Card and AADHAR Card |
| Educational | Educational Certificates and Mark Sheets (from Class 8th/10th onwards as applicable) |
| Residence/Caste | Domicile Certificate (with photograph), Caste/Tribe/Community Certificate (with photograph), Religion Certificate |
| Character/Status | Character Certificate (issued within the last six months), Married/Unmarried Certificate (issued within the last six months) |
| Special Cases | Relationship Certificate (for sons of servicemen/ex-servicemen), Sports Certificates (if applicable) |
| Photographs | Twenty (20) copies of recent, unattested passport-size color photographs |
📚 Syllabus for Territorial Army (TA) Soldier Recruitment Rally 2025
The written exam (Common Entrance Examination - CEE) is an Objective Type paper with Negative Marking for incorrect answers.
1. 🛡️ Soldier (General Duty) & Tradesmen (All Posts) Syllabus
This exam is designed to test Class 10th level knowledge.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Key Topics & Standard |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 40 | Current Events, History (India & Freedom Movement), Geography (Solar System, Earth, Rivers, Ports), Sports, Awards, Indian Armed Forces, Eminent Personalities, National Symbols. |
| General Science | 15 | 30 | Nature of Matter, Universe, Planets, Electricity, Forces and Motion (Newton's Laws), Heat, Metals/Non-Metals, Carbon and its Compounds, Basic Biology (Human Body, Diseases). |
| Elementary Maths | 15 | 30 | Arithmetic (Number System, HCF/LCM, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, SI/CI), Algebra (Basic factors, Simple Equations), Mensuration (Area/Volume of Cube, Cuboid, Sphere, Cylinder). |
| Total | 50 | 100 | Minimum Pass Marks: You must score a minimum of 32 marks to qualify. |
2. 🗄️ Soldier (Clerk/Store Keeper Technical) Syllabus
The Clerk exam is divided into two parts, and qualifying marks are mandatory in both. The standard is 10+2/Intermediate level.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Minimum Pass Marks (Each Part) |
| Part I | General Knowledge | 05 | 10 | 40 Marks in total for Part I |
| General Science | 05 | 10 | ||
| Maths | 10 | 20 | ||
| Computer Science | 05 | 10 | ||
| Part II | General English | 25 | 50 | 40 Marks in total for Part II |
| Total | 50 | 100 | Minimum 40 marks in Part I & 40 marks in Part II |
Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus for Clerk
| Subject | Key Topics |
| General English (Part II - 50% Weightage) | Grammar: Parts of Speech, Articles, Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Tenses, Conjunctions, Models, Sentence Structure, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech. Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Comprehension. |
| Mathematics | Arithmetic: Number System, HCF, LCM, Square Roots, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance. Algebra/Geometry/Trigonometry: Basic Algebraic Identities, Linear/Quadratic Equations, Simple Mensuration (Area/Volume), Basic Trigonometric Ratios (Sine, Cosine, Tan). |
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs (National & International), History (India), Geography, Books & Authors, Sports, Awards, Important Dates, National/International Organizations. |
| General Science | Fundamental concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology based on day-to-day activities. Scientific terms, Research Institutes. |
| Computer Science | Introduction to Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Computer Fundamentals (Hardware, Software, Internet, Networking, Virus). |
⚠️ Important Note on Marking
The exam will have a negative marking system. Typically, 1/3rd (0.33) of the marks allotted for a question are deducted for every wrong answer. Be cautious while attempting questions.
The most critical step now is to focus on your preparation according to the syllabus for your desired post (GD/Tradesman or Clerk).
Essential Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
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