Territorial Army Recruitment 2024, TA Bharti Notification for 2,847 Vacancies!

The advertisement for recruitment of Soldier (General Duty), Soldiers (Clerk), Soldier (Tradesman) under the Territorial Army is released, individuals need to know that to participate this recruitment drive, the individual is not required to submit the application form, to get all the details regarding it stay tuned till the very end.

Territorial Army Recruitment 2024

Individuals who are seeking a job as Soldier (General Duty), Soldier (Clerk), Soldier (Tradesman) under the TA will have to appear in the PST/PET, as per schedule released by the authorities.

Country India
Organization Territorial Army
Post Name Soldier (General Duty), Soldier (Clerk), Soldier (Tradesman)
Number of Vacancies Total Vacancies: 2,847

  • Zone 1: 1,186
  • Zone 2: 133
  • Zone 3: 754
  • Zone 4: 774
Eligibility Criteria Soldier General Duty: 10th pass, Age: 18 to 42 years

Soldier Clerk/SKT: 12th pass with 60% aggregate, Age: 17.5 to 23 years

Soldier Technical: 12th pass with PCM, Age: 17.5 to 23 years

Soldier Tradesman: 10th or 8th as per trade, Age: 18 to 42 years

Selection Process 1. Physical Standards Test (PST)

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

3. Written Examination

4. Trade Test (if applicable)

5. Medical Examination

6. Document Verification

PST/PET Date Madhopur & Ludhiana: 10th to 24th November 2024

Kalka & New Delhi: 28th November to 12th December 2024

Pithoragarh & Danapur: 12th to 27th November 2024

Kolhapur, Coimbatore, Belagavi, Devlali, Sri Vijaya Puram: 4th to 16th November 2024

Official Website jointerritorialarmy.gov.in/

Aspirants need to know that the date for the first stage of the selection is different from one another, you may check the details by going through the listed points:

  1. Madhopur (Punjab)
    • Eligible States/UTs: Ladakh, J&K, Pathankot
    • PST/PET Date: 10th to 24th November 2024
  2. Ludhiana (Punjab)
    • Eligible States/UTs: Punjab (other than SAS Nagar and Pathankot)
    • PST/PET Date: 10th to 24th November 2024
  3. Kalka (Haryana)
    • Eligible States/UTs: Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Panchkula, SAS Nagar
    • PST/PET Date: 28th November to 12th December 2024
  4. New Delhi
    • Eligible States/UTs: Delhi, Haryana (Except Panchkula)
    • PST/PET Date: 28th November to 12th December 2024
  5. Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand)
    • Eligible States/UTs: Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand
    • PST/PET Date: 12th to 27th November 2024
  6. Danapur (Bihar)
    • Eligible States/UTs: Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand
    • PST/PET Date: 12th to 27th November 2024
  7. Kolhapur (Maharashtra)
    • Eligible States/UTs: Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Goa, Pondicherry, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
    • PST/PET Date: 4th to 16th November 2024
  8. Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
    • Eligible States/UTs: Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
    • PST/PET Date: 4th to 16th November 2024
  9. Belagavi (Karnataka)
    • Eligible States/UTs: Belagavi (Karnataka)
    • PST/PET Date: 4th to 16th November 2024
  10. Devlali (Maharashtra)
    • Eligible States/UTs: Devlali (Maharashtra)
    • PST/PET Date: 4th to 16th November 2024
  11. Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar)
    • Eligible States/UTs: West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar, North Eastern States
    • PST/PET Date: 4th to 16th November 2024

TA Bharti Vacancy 2024

The number of vacancies for various positions such as Soldier (General Duty), Soldier (Clerk), Soldier (Tradesman) under the TA is disclosed for Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4. There are a total number of 2847 vacancies, individuals are required to go through the listed points to check the vacancy details.

Zone 1: (Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, J&K, HP, Chandigarh)

  • Total Vacancies: 1,186
    • Soldier (GD): 515
    • Soldier (Clerk): 17
    • Chef: 15
    • Cook Mess: 2
    • Chef Special: 3
    • Steward: 5
    • Artisan Metallurgy: 1
    • Artisan Wood Work: 3
    • Dresser: 10
    • Masaichi: 1
    • House Keeper: 13
    • Washerman: 10

Total by Battalion:

  • 157 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) SIKH:
    • GD: 239
    • Clerk: 5
    • Chef: 17
    • Cook Mess: 1
    • Chef Special: 1
    • Steward: 0
    • Artisan Metallurgy: 1
    • Artisan Wood Work: 0
    • Dresser: 4
    • Masaichi: 1
    • House Keeper: 8
    • Washerman: 5
  • 158 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) SIKH LI:
    • GD: 260
    • Clerk: 6
    • Chef: 14
    • Cook Mess: 0
    • Chef Special: 0
    • Steward: 1
    • Artisan Metallurgy: 1
    • Artisan Wood Work: 1
    • Dresser: 7
    • Masaichi: 1
    • House Keeper: 8
    • Washerman: 8

Zone 2: (Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, MP, UP, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand)

  • Total Vacancies: 133
    • Soldier (GD): 108
    • Soldier (Clerk): 7
    • Soldier (Chef): 5
    • Soldier (Cook Mess): 1
    • Soldier (Chef Special): 1
    • Soldier (Hair Dresser): 5
    • Soldier (House Keeper): 4
    • Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy): 1
    • Soldier (Tailor): 1

Total by Battalion:

  • 120th Infantry Battalion (TA) Bihar:
    • GD: 81
    • Clerk: 7
    • Chef: 3
    • Cook Mess: 1
    • Chef Special: 1
    • Hair Dresser: 4
    • House Keeper: 4
    • Artisan Metallurgy: 1
    • Tailor: 0
  • 114th Infantry Battalion (TA) JAT:
    • GD: 27
    • Clerk: 0
    • Chef: 2
    • Cook Mess: 0
    • Chef Special: 0
    • Hair Dresser: 1
    • House Keeper: 0
    • Artisan Metallurgy: 0
    • Tailor: 1

Zone 3: (West Bengal, North East States)

  • Total Vacancies: 754
    • Soldier (GD): 389
    • Soldier (Hair Dresser): 18
    • Soldier (Chef): 39
    • Soldier (House Keeper): 10
    • Soldier (Washerman): 24
    • Soldier (Tailor): 1
    • Soldier (Masaichi): 1
    • Soldier (Cook Mess): 6
    • Soldier (Chef Special): 1
    • Soldier (Equipment Repairer): 2
    • Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy): 1
    • Soldier (Clerk): 15

Total by Battalion:

  • 64 Inf Bn (TA) (Home & Hearth) NAGA:
    • GD: 110
    • Hair Dresser: 5
    • Chef: 7
    • House Keeper: 5
    • Washerman: 6
    • Tailor: 0
    • Masaichi: 1
    • Cook Mess: 1
    • Chef Special: 1
    • Clerk: 3
  • 166 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) Assam:
    • GD: 180
    • Hair Dresser: 4
    • Chef: 17
    • House Keeper: 10
    • Washerman: 7
    • Tailor: 0
    • Masaichi: 1
    • Cook Mess: 1
    • Chef Special: 0
    • Clerk: 5

Zone 4: (Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Goa, and UTs)

  • Total Vacancies: 774
    • Soldier (GD): 566
    • Soldier (Hair Dresser): 30
    • Soldier (Chef): 54
    • Soldier (Cook Mess): 2
    • Soldier (Clerk): 30
    • Soldier (Equipment Repairer): 7
    • Soldier (Chef Special): 4
    • Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy): 4
    • Soldier (Steward): 2
    • Soldier (Masaichi): 6
    • Soldier (Artisan Wood Work): 1
    • Soldier (Washerman): 32
    • Soldier (House Keeper): 36

TA Bharti Eligibility Criteria 2024

The eligibility criteria for recruitment of Soldier (General Duty), Soldier (Clerk), Soldier (Tradesman) under the TA is available below in terms of educational qualification, and age limit.

Post Educational Qualification Age Limit
Soldier (GD) 10th (Matriculation) 18 to 42 years
Soldier Technical 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM). 17.5 to 23 years
Soldier Clerk/SKT 12th with a minimum of 60% aggregate. 17.5 to 23 years
Soldier Tradesman 10th or 8th depending on the specific trade requirements. 18 to 42 years
Territorial Army Officers Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. 18 to 42 years

TA Bharti Selection Process 2024

The selection process for the Territorial Army Recruitment 2024 for Soldier (General Duty), Soldier (Clerk), Soldier (Tradesman) positions consist of multiple stages, which are as follows.

Physical Standards Test (PST)

  • Height:
    • General: 160 cm
    • Himalayan states: 157 cm
  • Chest:
    • Minimum 82 cm expanded (77 cm unexpanded)
  • Weight:
    • Proportionate to height and age

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

  • Mile Run:
    • Ages 18-30: Complete in 5 minutes 30 seconds
    • Ages 31-42: Complete in 6 minutes 15 seconds
  • Pull-ups:
    • 6 pull-ups: 16 marks
    • 7 pull-ups: 20 marks
    • 8 pull-ups: 25 marks
    • 9 pull-ups: 30 marks
    • 10 pull-ups: 40 marks
  • Max Marks for Pull-ups: 40

Written Examination

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Subjects:
    • General Knowledge
    • General Science
    • Mathematics
    • Computer Science
    • General English
  • Passing Marks:
    • Soldier (GD) and Tradesman: 32 marks
    • Soldier Clerks: 40 marks

Trade Test (if applicable)

  • Skill test specific to the trade applied for.

Medical Examination

  • Check-up for physical fitness.
  • Vision, hearing, and overall health assessment.

Document Verification

  • Required documents include:
    • Educational certificates
    • Age proof
    • Identity proof

Candidates need to know that the PST and PET will be administered simultaneously, which will be followed by the Written Exam. For the Soldier (Tradesmen), the trade test will be administered after the Written Exam, and then Document Verification and Medical Examination will take place at the end.

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