Territorial Army (TA), Eastern Command has released the recruitment notification for the following 1529 Vacancies in Infantry and Home & Hearth Battalions. The Territorial Army Eastern Command Recruitment rally will be conducted from 15 Nov to 14 Dec 2025 for a total of 1529 Vacancies of Soldier GD, Tradesmen and Clerk. TA Army Eastern Command Recruitment Rally 2025-2026 latest info like state/district wise dates, vacancy details, eligibility, physical test, notification etc are given below.

Territorial Army Eastern Command Vacancies 2025-2026

The Recruitment Rally for Male/Female candidates for the following Infantry and Home & Hearth Battalions is being conducted from 15th November to 14th December 2025:

For Only Male Candidates:

1. 107 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) 11 GORKHA RIFLES
2. 113 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) RAJPUT
3. 119 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) ASSAM
4. 121 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) GARHWAL RIFLES

For both Male and Female Candidates:

1. 164 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (HOME & HEARTH) NAGA
2. 165 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (HOME & HEARTH) ASSAM
3. 166 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (HOME & HEARTH) ASSAM

Total Number of Vacancies – 1529

Age Limit – 18 to 42 years as on the date of recruitment.

Educational Qualification:

Soldier (General Duty) – Class 10th / Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. For Boards following grading sys Min of D Grade (33-43) in individual subjects or grade which contains 33% and overall aggregate of C2 grade or equivalent corresponding to 45% in aggregate.

Soldier (Clerk) – 10+2/ Intermediate Exam pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with 60% marks in aggregate and minimum 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in English and Maths/ Accounts/ Book Keeping in Class 12th is mandatory.

Soldier Tradesmen (except House Keeper & Mess Keeper) – Class 10th pass. No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored min 33% in each subject.

Soldier Tradesmen (House Keeper & Mess Keeper) – Class 8th pass. No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored min 33% in each subject.

TA Eastern Command Recruitment Rally Schedule

Physical Test, Documentation, Trade Test, Medical etc for recruitment in Infantry and Home & Hearth Battalions of Eastern Command will be held as per the schedule given below:

Note: Candidates should report at the venue for physical test from 0500 hrs to 1000 hrs on the specified dates. Candidates who report after 1000 hrs will not be permitted to undergo physical test. Medical examination of successful candidates of Physical tests will be conducted concurrently at the venue.

107 Infantry Battalion (TA) GORKHA RIFLES

Recruitment location – Jalapahar, Darjeeling (West Bengal)
Vacancies – 102 (Soldier GD- 99, Chef Community- 01, Mess Keeper- 01, House Keeper- 01)

15 Nov 2025 – Nagaland & Andaman & Nicobar Island

16 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, Bishnupur and Jiribam)

17 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Kamjong, Senapati, Ukhrul, Noney, Tamenglong, Kangpokpi and Chandel)

18 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Churachandpur, Tengnoupal and Pherzwal)

19 Nov 2025 – Mizoram & Tripura

20 Nov 2025 – Assam (Upper Assam- Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Dhemaji, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Jorhat and Golaghat)

21 Nov 2025 – Assam (Central & North Assam- East Karbi Anglong, Nagaon, Hojai, West Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao, Morigaon, Biswanath, Sonitpur and Darrang)

22 Nov 2025 – Assam (Lower Assam- Nalbari, Barpeta, Bajali, Bongaigaon, Dhubri and South Salmara Mankachar)

24 Nov 2025 – Assam (Barak Valley- Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj/ Sribhumi; Lower Assam- Kamrup Metro, Kamrup and Goalpara)

25 Nov 2025 – Assam (Bodoland Territorial Region- Kokrajhar, Udalgiri, Tamulpur, Chirang and Baksa)

26 Nov 2025 – Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh

27 Nov 2025 – Sikkim and West Bengal (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Kalimpong & Alipurduar)

28 Nov 2025 – West Bengal (Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Maldah, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman, Nadia, Purulia & Bankura)

29 Nov 2025 – West Bengal (Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, Paschim Medinipur, Howrah, Kolkata, South 24 Parganas, Purbo Medinipur, Paschim Bardhaman and Jhargram)

01 Dec 2025 – Reserve day only for Documentation & Medical examination of candidates who have passed physical test.

113 Infantry Battalion (TA) RAJPUT

Recruitment location – Bhagat Stadium RMS/ Dimapur, Nagaland
Vacancies – 129 (Soldier GD- 125, Clerk- 01, Washerman- 02, Hair Dresser- 01)

15 Nov 2025 – Nagaland & Andaman & Nicobar Island

16 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, Bishnupur and Jiribam)

17 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Kamjong, Senapati, Ukhrul, Noney, Tamenglong, Kangpokpi and Chandel)

18 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Churachandpur, Tengnoupal and Pherzwal)

19 Nov 2025 – Mizoram & Tripura

20 Nov 2025 – Assam (Bodoland Territorial Region- Kokrajhar, Udalgiri, Tamulpur, Chirang and Baksa)

21 Nov 2025 – Assam (Central & North Assam- East Karbi Anglong, Nagaon, Hojai, West Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao, Morigaon, Biswanath, Sonitpur and Darrang)

22 Nov 2025 – Assam (Lower Assam- Nalbari, Barpeta, Bajali, Bongaigaon, Dhubri and South Salmara Mankachar)

24 Nov 2025 – Assam (Barak Valley- Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj/ Sribhumi; Lower Assam- Kamrup Metro, Kamrup and Goalpara)

25 Nov 2025 – Assam (Upper Assam- Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Dhemaji, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Jorhat and Golaghat)

26 Nov 2025 – Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh

27 Nov 2025 – West Bengal (Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Maldah, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman, Nadia, Purulia & Bankura)

28 Nov 2025 – West Bengal (Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, Paschim Medinipur, Howrah, Kolkata, South 24 Parganas, Purbo Medinipur, Paschim Bardhaman and Jhargram)

29 Nov 2025 – Sikkim and West Bengal (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Kalimpong & Alipurduar)

01 Dec 2025 – Reserve day only for Documentation & Medical examination of candidates who have passed physical test.

119 Infantry Battalion (TA) ASSAM

Recruitment location – Masimpur Military Station, Silchar (Assam)
Vacancies – 94 (Soldier GD- 93, House Keeper- 01)

15 Nov 2025 – Nagaland & Andaman & Nicobar Island

16 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Churachandpur, Tengnoupal and Pherzwal)

17 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Kamjong, Senapati, Ukhrul, Noney, Tamenglong, Kangpokpi and Chandel)

18 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, Bishnupur and Jiribam)

19 Nov 2025 – Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh

20 Nov 2025 – Assam (Bodoland Territorial Region- Kokrajhar, Udalgiri, Tamulpur, Chirang and Baksa)

21 Nov 2025 – Assam (Central & North Assam- East Karbi Anglong, Nagaon, Hojai, West Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao, Morigaon, Biswanath, Sonitpur and Darrang)

22 Nov 2025 – Assam (Lower Assam- Nalbari, Barpeta, Bajali, Bongaigaon, Dhubri and South Salmara Mankachar)

24 Nov 2025 – Assam (Barak Valley- Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj/ Sribhumi; Lower Assam- Kamrup Metro, Kamrup and Goalpara)

25 Nov 2025 – Assam (Upper Assam- Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Dhemaji, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Jorhat and Golaghat)

26 Nov 2025 – Mizoram & Tripura

27 Nov 2025 – West Bengal (Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Maldah, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman, Nadia, Purulia & Bankura)

28 Nov 2025 – West Bengal (Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, Paschim Medinipur, Howrah, Kolkata, South 24 Parganas, Purbo Medinipur, Paschim Bardhaman and Jhargram)

29 Nov 2025 – Sikkim and West Bengal (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Kalimpong & Alipurduar)

01 Dec 2025 – Reserve day only for Documentation & Medical examination of candidates who have passed physical test.

121 Infantry Battalion (TA) GARHWAL RIFLES

Recruitment location – Solmara Military Station, Tezpur (Assam)
Vacancies – 134 (Soldier GD- 129, Chef Community- 01, Hair Dresser- 02, Clerk- 01, Equipment Repairer- 01)

15 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, Bishnupur and Jiribam)

16 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Kamjong, Senapati, Ukhrul, Noney, Tamenglong, Kangpokpi and Chandel)

17 Nov 2025 – Manipur (Churachandpur, Tengnoupal and Pherzwal)

18 Nov 2025 – Nagaland & Andaman & Nicobar Island

19 Nov 2025 – Mizoram & Tripura

20 Nov 2025 – Assam (Upper Assam- Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Dhemaji, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Jorhat and Golaghat)

21 Nov 2025 – Assam (Central & North Assam- East Karbi Anglong, Nagaon, Hojai, West Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao, Morigaon, Biswanath, Sonitpur and Darrang)

22 Nov 2025 – Assam (Lower Assam- Nalbari, Barpeta, Bajali, Bongaigaon, Dhubri and South Salmara Mankachar)

24 Nov 2025 – Assam (Barak Valley- Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj/ Sribhumi; Lower Assam- Kamrup Metro, Kamrup and Goalpara)

25 Nov 2025 – Assam (Bodoland Territorial Region- Kokrajhar, Udalgiri, Tamulpur, Chirang and Baksa)

26 Nov 2025 – Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh

27 Nov 2025 – West Bengal (Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Maldah, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman, Nadia, Purulia & Bankura)

28 Nov 2025 – West Bengal (Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, Paschim Medinipur, Howrah, Kolkata, South 24 Parganas, Purbo Medinipur, Paschim Bardhaman and Jhargram)

29 Nov 2025 – Sikkim and West Bengal (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Kalimpong & Alipurduar)

01 Dec 2025 – Reserve day only for Documentation & Medical examination of candidates who have passed physical test.

164 Infantry Battalion (TA) (H & H) NAGA

Recruitment location – Zakhama Military Station, Zakhama (Nagaland)
Vacancies – 437
Male: Soldier GD- 404, Chef Community- 09, Hair Dresser- 04, Washerman- 03, Housekeeper- 03, Artisan Wood Work- 01, Artisan Metallurgy- 01, Tailor- 01, Equipment Repairer- 01, Clerk- 01)
Female: Soldier GD- 09

15 Nov 2025 – Mon
16 Nov 2025 – Tuensang and Shamator
17 Nov 2025 – Longleng and Mokochung
18 Nov 2025 – Noklak and Kiphire
19 Nov 2025 – Phek and Meluri
20 Nov 2025 – Wokha and Zunheboto
21 Nov 2025 – Dimapur and Peren
22 Nov 2025 – Niuland and Chumoukedima
23 Nov 2025 – Kohima and Tseminyu
24 Nov 2025 – All districts of Nagaland (For Women Candidates only)

165 Infantry Battalion (TA) (H & H) ASSAM

Recruitment location – Noney, Khuga and Tulihal (Manipur)
Vacancies – 360
Male: Soldier GD- 328, Chef Community- 08, Equipment Repairer- 02, Artisan Wood Work- 01, Hair Dresser- 03, Tailor- 01, Washerman- 02, Steward- 01, Housekeeper- 01, Clerk SD- 04)
Female: Soldier GD- 09

Recruitment location – Noney (19 Assam Rifles)
15 Nov 2025 – Tamenglong and Kangpokpi
16 Nov 2025 – Senapati, Noney and Jiribam
17 Nov 2025 – For Women Candidates Only (Tamenglong, Noney, Jiribam, Senapati & Kangpokpi)
18 & 19 Nov 2025 – Medical and Documentation

Recruitment location – Khuga (37 Assam Rifles)
23 Nov 2025 – Pherzawl and Churachandpur
24 Nov 2025 – Chandel and Tengnoupal
25 Nov 2025 – For Women Candidates Only (Pherzawl, Churachandpur, Chandel and Tengnoupal)
26 & 27 Nov 2025 – Medical and Documentation

Recruitment location – Tulihal, 165 TA
01 Dec 2025 – Ukhrul, Kamjong and Kakching
02 Dec 2025 – Imphal West and Bishnupur
03 Dec 2025 – Imphal East and Thoubal
04 Dec 2025 – For Women Candidates Only (Ukhrul, Kamjong, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur)
05 Dec 2025 – All India Basis (For Clerk & Tradesmen only)
06 & 07 Dec 2025 – Medical and Documentation

166 Infantry Battalion (TA) (H & H) ASSAM

Recruitment location – Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizwal (Mizoram) and Chabua Mini Stadium, Dibrugarh (Assam)
Vacancies – 273
Male: Soldier GD- 248, Equipment Repairer- 01, Hair Dresser- 03, Housekeeper- 04, Clerk- 05, Tailor- 01, Chef Community- 02)
Female: Soldier GD- 09

Recruitment location – Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizwal (Mizoram)
15 & 16 Nov 2025 – Aizawl (Mizoram)
17 Nov 2025 – Champhai and Siaha (Mizoram)
18 Nov 2025 – Mamit and Serchhip (Mizoram)
19 Nov 2025 – Kolasib and Khawzawl (Mizoram)
20 Nov 2025 – Lunglei and Lawngtlai (Mizoram)
21 Nov 2025 – Saitual and Hnahthial (Mizoram)
22 & 23 Nov 2025 – All Districts of Mizoram (For Women Candidates only)
24 & 25 Nov 2025 – Reserve Day/Holiday

Recruitment location – Chabua Mini Stadium, Dibrugarh (Assam)
01 & 02 Dec 2025 – Dibrugarh (Assam)
03 & 04 Dec 2025 – Tinsukia (Assam)
05 Dec 2025 – Sivasagar (Assam)
06 Dec 2025 – Charaideo (Assam)
07 Dec 2025 – Tirap, Longding and Changlang (Arunachal Pradesh)
08 Dec 2025 – Cachar (Assam)
09 Dec 2025 – Hailakandi, Karimganj/Sribhumi and Dima Hasao (Assam)
10 Dec 2025 – All India Basis (For Clerk & Tradesmen only)
11 to 13 Dec 2025 – Reserve Day/Holiday

Selection Process, Physical and Written Exam (CEE)

The selection process includes Physical Fitness Test, Documentation, Medical Examination, Trade Test (wherever applicable), Written Exam (CEE) and Screening/Aptitude Test (wherever applicable), details of which are as follows:

Physical Standards:

Height (for Male) – Minimum 160 cms. 157 cms in case of Domicile of Eastern Himalayan Region [Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Hill Regions of West Bengal (Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts)], Indian Domicile Gorkha, Garwalis and Ladakhis.

Height (for Female) – Minimum 157 cms. 152 cms in case of Domicile of Eastern Himalayan Region (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Indian Domicile Gorkha).

Chest – Minimum 82 cms (77 cms unexpanded) for Male and expansion of 5 cm for female candidates.
Weight (for Male/Female) – Proportionate to height & age as per Army Medical Standards.

Relaxation in Physical Standards (Male/Female):

Sons/Daughters of servicemen, Ex-servicemen, War widow & widow of Ex-servicemen, adopted son/ daughter/ son-in-law of a War Widow, if she has no son – Height: 02 cms, Weight: 02 kgs & Chest (for male only): 01 cm.
Outstanding sportsmen/ sportswomen (International, National & State level) – Height: 03 cms, Weight: 03 kgs & Chest (for male only): 03 cms.

Physical Fitness Test (for Male):

The physical fitness test for male candidates will be of maximum 100 marks and will include 1 mile run, pull-ups, balance and 9 feet ditch. The marks distribution for the physical fitness test is as follows:

1 Mile Run (18 to 30 years):
Upto 5 Min 30 Sec – 60 marks
5 min 31 sec to 5 min 45 sec – 40 marks
5 min 46 sec and above – Fail

1 Mile Run (31 to 42 years):
Upto 6 min 15 sec – 60 marks
6 min 16 sec to 6 min 30 sec – 40 marks
6 Min 31 sec and above – Fail

Pull Ups:

18 to 30 years – 10 or more pull ups: 40 marks, 9 pull ups: 33 marks, 8 pull ups: 27 marks, 7 pull ups: 21 marks, 6 pull ups: 16 marks, 5 or less pull ups: Fail.
31 to 42 years – 9 or more pull ups: 40 marks, 8 pull ups: 33 marks, 7 pull ups: 27 marks, 6 pull ups: 21 marks, 5 pull ups: 16 marks, 4 or less pull ups: Fail.

Balance and 9 feet Ditch: These are qualifying tests and no marks will be awarded.

Note: For Soldier Clerk category, 1 Mile run, Pull ups will be qualifying test and no marks will be awarded.

Physical Fitness Test (for Female):

The physical fitness test for female candidates will be of maximum 100 marks and will include 1 mile run, long jump and high jump. The marks distribution for the physical fitness test for females is as follows:

1 Mile Run (upto 30 years):
Upto 7 Min 30 Sec – 60 marks
7 min 31 sec to 8 min – 40 marks

1 Mile Run (30 to 36 years):
Upto 8 Min – 60 marks
8 min 1 sec to 8 min 30 Sec – 40 marks

1 Mile Run (36 to 42 years):
Upto 8 Min 30 Sec – 60 marks
8 min 31 sec to 9 min – 40 marks

Balance Test: 18 to 30 years- 10 ft long jump and 03 ft high jump, 30 to 36 years- 08 ft long jump and 2.5 ft high jump, 36 to 42 years- 07 ft long jump and 02 ft high jump.

Trade Test:

Soldier Clerk – Information Technology/ Computer Proficiency test (the candidates will be tested on awareness of office use software, typing, basic hardware knowledge etc as required for a Clerk in a unit).
Tradesmen – Efficiency in their respective trade.

Written Examination:

Candidates who qualify the physical and medical examination will have to appear for Written Examination (CEE) carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi). The written examination will consist of one paper (objective type) of 2 hours duration and will be of Class 10th/8th level (as applicable) and will have the following CBSE syllabus:

Soldier General Duty and Tradesmen:

1. General Knowledge having 20 questions of 02 marks each.
2. General Science having 15 questions of 02 marks each.
3. Elementary Maths having 15 questions of 02 marks.

Soldier Clerk:

1. General Knowledge & General Science having 10 questions of 02 marks each.
2. Elementary Maths & Computer science having 15 questions of 02 marks each.
3. General English having 25 questions of 02 marks each.

There will be negative marking for each incorrect answer. The marking pattern will be 2 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each wrong answer and 0 mark for unattempted questions. To pass the written exam, candidates must obtain a minimum of 32 marks for Soldier General Duty and Tradesman and 40 marks for Soldier Clerk respectively.

Date of written exam (CEE) will be communicated at a later stage to all candidates passing physical, medical examinations and trade tests (wherever applicable). Preparation of final merit list (result) will be carried out only for those candidates who pass physical fitness tests, medical test, trade tests (wherever applicable), written examination and screening/ aptitude test (wherever applicable).

Documents Required for Recruitment Rally

Candidates are required to carry the following certificates/ documents in original and two sets of photostat copies of each, duly attested, to the rally site under TA Eastern Command:

1. Birth Certificate issued by Registrar of Births and Deaths or 10th Class Board Certificate showing date of birth.

2. Education certificate with marks sheet of all educational qualifications achieved by candidate. Candidates with matric certificate from Open School should bring School Leaving Certificate countersigned by BEO/DEO. For 8th Class Pass Candidates, 8th class pass mark sheet and transfer cert issued by school (both cert) should be countersigned by District Inspector of School/ District Education Officer.

3. Domicile Certificate with photograph issued by Tehsildar/ District Magistrate.

4. Caste/ Tribe/ Community certificate affixed with photograph of the candidate issued by the Tehsildar/ Sub Divisional Magistrate/ District Magistrate.

5. Religion Certificate to be issued by the Tehsildar/ SDM (if religion as “SIKH/ HINDU/ MUSLIM/ CHRISTIAN” is not mentioned in caste certificate).

6. Character Certificate with photograph issued by Village Sarpanch/ Municipal Corporation/ SHO/ Head of Educational Institute within last six months.

7. Married/ unmarried certificates issued by Village Sarpanch/ Municipal Corporation within last six months.

8. Relationship certificate issued from respective Record Office (for candidates who are Son/ Daughter of Serving Solider/ Ex Serviceman/ Widow/ War Widow).

9. Sports Certificates issued by National/ State Sports Authorities or Government bodies of particular sports (if held).

10. PAN Card & AADHAR Card.

11. Twenty 20 copies of unattested Passport size colour photographs developed on good quality photographic paper in white background not more than three months old.

For more details you can download Territorial Army Eastern Command Recruitment Rally Notification PDF given below published in Employment News.

TA Eastern Command Notification

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