The Southern Command’s Territorial Army Group Headquarters is calling for eligible candidates to apply for 1422 positions, which include Soldier (GD), Clerk, and Tradesman, through the Bharti Rally 2025. This presents a remarkable opportunity for the youth in the Southern Command regions to enlist in the Territorial Army and contribute to the nation.
No prior application is necessary; candidates are simply required to attend the specified rally locations according to the schedule. The Territorial Army Southern Command Recruitment 2025 Rally is scheduled to take place from 15th November 2025 to 1st December 2025, with minor adjustments for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must bring all required documents and carefully review the comprehensive notification prior to their attendance.
Territorial Army Southern Command Recruitment 2025 – 1422 Posts
Soldier, Clerk, Tradesman Vacancy 2025
| Job Title | Soldier (GD), Clerk, Tradesman |
| Total Vacancies | 1422 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years |
| Monthly Salary | As per Army Rules |
| Minimum Qualification | 8th/10th/12th Pass |
| Selection Process | PST/PET, Written, Trade Test, DV, Medical |
| Job Location | Southern Command Regions |
| Rally Dates | 15/11/2025 to 01/12/2025 |
Vacancy 2025 List:
| Post Name | Total Posts | Qualification |
| Soldier (GD) | 1372 | 10th (Matric) Pass (45% Marks) |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 07 | 10th + 12th Pass (60% Marks) |
| Tradesman | 43 | 8th / 10th Class Passed |
Rally Schedule:
| Units | Rally Location | Covered States/UTs | Rally Dates |
| 101 Infantry Battalion (TA) MARATHA LI & 109 Infantry Battalion (TA) MARATHA LI | Shivaji University Stadium, Kolhapur (Maharashtra) | Maharashtra | 15 Nov 2025 to 01 Dec 2025 |
| 106 Infantry Battalion (TA) PARA, 115 Infantry Battalion (TA) MAHAR & 122 Infantry Battalion (TA) MADRAS | Rashtriya Military School Stadium, Belagavi (Karnataka) | Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana, Goa and UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Puducherry | 15 Nov 2025 to 01 Dec 2025 |
| 116 Infantry Battalion (TA) PARA, 118 Infantry Battalion (TA) GRENADIERS & 123 Infantry Battalion (TA) GRENADIERS | Balasaheb Krida Sankul, Devlali, Nasik (Maharashtra) | Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana, Goa and UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Puducherry | 15 Nov 2025 to 01 Dec 2025 |
| 110 Infantry Battalion (TA) MADRAS, 117 Infantry Battalion (TA) THE GUARDS & 125 Infantry Battalion (TA) THE GUARDS | Thapar Stadium, AOC Centre, Secunderabad (Telangana) | Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana, Goa and UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Puducherry | 15 Nov 2025 to 01 Dec 2025 |
| 154 Infantry Battalion (TA) BIHAR & 172 Infantry Battalion (TA) MADRAS | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium, Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) | West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 15 Nov 2025 to 27 Nov 2025 |
How to Apply:
No application, whether online or offline, is necessary for the Territorial Army Bharti Rally 2025. Candidates are required to attend the rally venue directly on the designated date, bringing all original documents.
- Step 1: Review the notification for rally dates specific to your district and identify your relevant unit/location.
- Step 2: Gather the necessary documents: proof of age, educational certificates, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), a No Objection Certificate from your employer (if currently employed), and 20-25 passport-sized photographs.
- Step 3: Arrive at the rally venue early in the morning on the specified date for registration and testing.
- Step 4: Complete the Physical Standard Test/Physical Efficiency Test, written examination, and other stages as outlined in the schedule.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Soldier (General Duty): Completion of 10th grade (Matric) with at least 45% overall marks.
• Soldier (Clerk): Completion of both 10th and 12th grades with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in each.
• Tradesman: Completion of 8th grade (for certain trades) or 10th grade.
Age Limit:
- 18 to 42 years as on Rally Date.
- Age relaxation as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen.
Application Fee:
- All Candidates: Nil
Selection Process:
| Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Written Examination |
| Trade Test (If Required) |
| Document Verification |
| Medical Examination |
Important Links:
| Territorial Army Official Website | Click Here |
| Detailed Notification PDF | Click Here |
Important Dates:
| Rally Starting Date | 15th November 2025 |
| Rally Last Date | 1st December 2025 |



