Territorial Army Zone 4 Recruitment 2025: Southern Command Notification

The Territorial Army (TA) has announced a recruitment drive for various Infantry Battalion units under the Territorial Army Group Headquarters Southern Command . The recruitment process is scheduled to run from 15 November 2025 to 01 December 2025 .

Territorial Army Zone 4 Locations

Centre 1: Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Centre 2: Secunderabad, Telangana
Centre 3: Belagavi, Karnataka
Centre 4: Devlali, Maharashtra
Centre 5: Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Available Vacancies

There are numerous positions open across different roles. The total vacancies are as follows :

Soldier (General Duty): 1372
Soldier (Clerk): 7
Soldier (Chef Community): 19
Soldier (Chef Spl): 3
Soldier (Mess Cook): 2
Soldier (ER): 3
Soldier (Steward): 3
Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy): 2
Soldier (Artisan Wood Work): 2
Soldier (Hair Dresser): 5
Soldier (Tailor): 1
Soldier (House Keeper): 3
Soldier (Washerman): 4

Total Vacancies: 1426

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Requirement
Age Limit	18 to 42 years
Educational Qualification	10th Pass

Selection Process

Physical, Medical, and Document Verification
Trade Test
Written Examination

Recruitment Rally Schedule

Centre 1: Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Location: Shivaji Stadium, Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Maharashtra).
Recruiting Units:
- 101 Infantry Battalion (TA) MARATHA LI
- 109 Infantry Battalion (TA) MARATHA LI
Vacancies:
- Soldier (General Duty): 195
- Soldier (Tradesmen): 13

Candidates from all districts of Tamil Nadu can attend the recruitment rally at the Kolhapur center on November 28, 2025, starting from 0500hrs onwards.

Centre 2: Secunderabad, Telangana

Location: Thapar Stadium, AOC Centre, Secunderabad (Telangana).
Recruiting Units:
- 110 Infantry Battalion (TA) MADRAS
- 117 Infantry Battalion (TA) THE GUARDS
- 125 Infantry Battalion (TA) THE GUARDS
Vacancies:
- Soldier (General Duty): 298
- Soldier (Tradesmen including Clerks): 11

Recruitment for Tamil Nadu candidates at this center is organized by specific districts on different dates:

November 24, 2025: For candidates from Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Kancheepuram, Karur, Madurai, Theni & Ariyalur districts.
November 25, 2025: For candidates from Dharmapuri, Ramanathapuram, Krishnagiri, Tirupathur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Cuddalore & Kallakurichi districts.
November 27, 2025: For candidates from Tiruvallur, Thiruvarur, Thoothukudi, Trichirappalli, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Salem, Sivagangai & Tenkasi districts.
November 28, 2025: For candidates from Kaniyakumari, Namakkal, Perambalur, Pudukkottai, Ranipet, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, The Nilgiris, Viluppuram & Virudhunagar districts.

Centre 3: Belagavi, Karnataka

Location: Rastriya Military School Stadium, Belagavi (Karnataka).
Recruiting Units:
- 106 Infantry Battalion (TA) PARA
- 115 Infantry Battalion (TA) MAHAR
- 122 Infantry Battalion (TA) MADRAS
Vacancies:
- Soldier (General Duty): 320
- Soldier (Tradesmen): 5

Candidates from all districts of Tamil Nadu can attend the recruitment rally at the Belagavi center on November 28, 2025, starting from 0500hrs onwards.

Centre 4: Devlali, Maharashtra

Location: Shivsena Pramukh Balasaheb Thakarey Krida Sankul Ground, Nashik (Maharashtra).
Recruiting Units:
- 116 Infantry Battalion (TA) PARA
- 118 Infantry Battalion (TA) GRENADIERS
- 123 Infantry Battalion (TA) GRENADIERS
Vacancies:
- Soldier (General Duty): 303
- Soldier (Tradesmen including Clerks): 16

Candidates from all districts of Tamil Nadu can attend the recruitment rally at the Devlali center on November 28, 2025, starting from 0500hrs onwards.

Physical Fitness Test

Check Your BMI

Best Running Shoe

Important Note for Soldier (Clerk):

For candidates applying for the Soldier (Clerk) category, the 1600m Running and Pull Ups are qualifying tests only. No marks will be awarded for these events; candidates only need to meet the minimum standard to pass.

Written Exam Pattern

The date for the Common Entrance Exam will be announced later for candidates who pass the physical, medical, and trade tests. The exam pattern is as follows:

Marking Scheme