Territorial Army Recruitment 2024
Last Date to Apply: 12th – 26th November 2024
The Territorial Army has issued an official notification for the recruitment of 209 Soldier positions, including Soldier (Clerk), Soldier (GD), and Soldier (Tradesman) posts under the 166 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home and Hearth) Assam.
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to appear for the recruitment rally as per the schedule mentioned below.
Territorial Army Recruitment 2024
The Territorial Army has announced recruitment for 209 Soldier posts under the 166 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home and Hearth) Assam. Below are the details:
1. Soldier (GD)
- No. of Posts: 165
- Educational Qualification:
- Class 10th pass with at least 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject.
2. Soldier (Clerk)
- No. of Posts: 4
- Educational Qualification:
- House Keeper & Mess Keeper: Class 8th pass with at least 33% in each subject.
- Other Trades: Class 10th pass with at least 33% in each subject.
3. Soldier (Tradesman)
- No. of Posts: 40
- Trades:
- Hair Dresser
- Chef
- Cook Mess
- Chef Special
- Equipment Repairer
- Artisan Wood Work
- Artisan Metallurgy
- House Keeper
- Washerman
- Masalchi
- Steward
- Educational Qualification:
- 12th pass (any stream) with 60% aggregate and at least 50% in each subject.
- Mandatory: 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping in Class 12th.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit:
- Candidates must be between 18 to 42 years of age.
- Physical Standards:
- Height: Minimum 160 cm (157 cm for candidates from Eastern states and hill regions of West Bengal, e.g., Darjeeling & Kalimpong).
- Weight: Minimum 50 kg.
- Chest: 82 cm (77 cm unexpanded).
Selection Process
The selection process for Territorial Army recruitment involves the following stages:
A. Physical Fitness Tests:
- 1 Mile Run
- Pull-Ups
- Balance
- 9 Feet Ditch
- Trade Test (for Tradesman candidates)
B. Medical Test
Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to attend the recruitment rally as per the scheduled dates.
How to Apply for Territorial Army Recruitment 2024
Interested and eligible candidates can directly appear in the recruitment rally as per the schedule mentioned below:
Recruitment Rally Schedule
| Date | Domicile/Area of Recruitment | Venue | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12, 13, 14 Nov 2024 | Tinsukia District | Chabua Mini Stadium, Village: Chetia Gaon, Chabua, Dibrugarh, Assam, PIN: 786184 | 0500h to 1600h |
| 15, 16, 17 Nov 2024 | Dibrugarh District | Same as above | 0500h to 1600h |
| 18, 19 Nov 2024 | Charaideo District | Same as above | 0500h to 1600h |
| 20, 21 Nov 2024 | Sivasagar District | Same as above | 0500h to 1600h |
| 22 Nov 2024 | Tirap District | Same as above | 0500h to 1600h |
| 23 Nov 2024 | Longding District | Same as above | 0500h to 1600h |
| 24 Nov 2024 | Changlang District | Same as above | 0500h to 1600h |
| 25, 26 Nov 2024 | Medical & Trade Test for Remaining Candidates | Same as above | 0500h to 1600h |
Note: Please refer to the official notification for further details.
Documents Required for the Recruitment Rally:
Candidates must bring original documents along with two photocopies of each of the following:
- Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or 10th Class Board Certificate showing Date of Birth.
- Education Certificates with Mark Sheets, including Board certificate in original.
- Domicile Certificate with photograph issued by the Tehsildar or District Magistrate.
- 20 Copies of Passport Size Photographs (good quality, coloured).
- PAN Card and Aadhar Card.
- Caste/Tribe/Community Certificate with a photograph of the candidate, issued by the Tehsildar/Sub Divisional Magistrate/District Magistrate.
- Religion Certificate (if not mentioned in the caste certificate, issued by the Tehsildar/SDM).
- Character Certificate with photograph, issued by Village Sarpanch/Municipal Corporation/SHO/Head of Educational Institute within the last six months.
- Married/Unmarried Certificate, issued by Village Sarpanch/Municipal Corporation within the last six months.
- Relationship Certificate (if applying as the son of a serving soldier, ex-serviceman, or war widow) issued by the Record Office, including:
- An affidavit on ten rupees non-judicial stamp paper, signed by 1st Class/Executive/Judicial Magistrate.
- Original Discharge Book of the ex-serviceman, with the Name and Date of Birth recorded.
- An affidavit on ten rupees non-judicial stamp paper, signed by 1st Class/Executive/Judicial Magistrate.
- Sports Certificates issued by National/State Sports Authorities or Government Bodies of the specific sport (for International/State/National level achievements, or up to 4th position in State level teams/State School teams).
Important Note:
Candidates should ensure that they arrive on time for the recruitment rally and bring all required documents as per the list above.
Important Web-Links of Territorial Army Vacancy
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