JK TA Army Recruitment 2025
The Territorial Army (TA) has announced recruitment for 173, 174, and 175 Engineer Regiments. The rally will be held from 15 November to 27 November 2025 at Panzgam (Kupwara).
Eligible male candidates are invited to volunteer and report for screening at 0500 hours as per the area-wise schedule given below.
Gate timings: Open at 0500 Hr and close at 1000 Hr (strictly).
Document checking, screening, and medical tests will be conducted at the venue.
Area-Wise Recruitment Schedule
| Ser No | Date & Time | Domicile / Area | Category | Location |
| 2.1 | 15 Nov 2025 (0500 Hr) | Ramban, Kishtwar, Doda | Soldier (General Duty) | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
| 2.2 | 16 Nov 2025 (0500 Hr) | Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi | Soldier (General Duty) | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
| 2.3 | 17 Nov 2025 (0500 Hr) | Baramulla, Kulgam | Soldier (General Duty) | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
| 2.4 | 18 Nov 2025 (0500 Hr) | Pulwama, Shopian | Soldier (General Duty) | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
| 2.5 | 19 Nov 2025 (0500 Hr) | Budgam, Ganderbal, Srinagar | Soldier (General Duty) | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
| 2.6 | 20 Nov 2025 (0500 Hr) | Anantnag | Soldier (General Duty) | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
| 2.7 | 21 Nov 2025 (0500 Hr) | Kupwara | Soldier (General Duty) | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
| 2.8 | 22 Nov 2025 (0500 Hr) | Bandipora | Soldier (General Duty) | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
| 2.9 | 23 Nov 2025 (0500 Hr) | Leh, Kargil | Soldier (General Duty) | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
| 2.10 | 24 Nov 2025 (0500 Hr) | Kathua, Jammu, Udhampur, Samba | Soldier (General Duty) | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
| 2.11 | 25–27 Nov 2025 | Reserve Day / Medical Exam for remaining candidates | — | ALG, Panzgam (Kupwara) |
⚙️ Vacancies
| Regiment | Post | No. of Vacancies |
| 173 Engineer Regiment (TA) | Soldier (General Duty) | 38 |
| 174 Engineer Regiment (TA) | Soldier (General Duty) | 34 |
| 175 Engineer Regiment (TA) | Soldier (General Duty) | 59 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age: 18 to 42 years (as on date of recruitment)
Educational Qualification:
| Ser No | Category | Qualification |
| 4.2.1 | Soldier (General Duty) | Class 10/Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. For grading systems, minimum of ‘D’ grade in each subject and overall C2 grade (equivalent to 45%). |
Tattoos: Tattoos visible in PT dress are not permitted.
Domicile: Certificate required as applicable.
⚖️ Physical Standards
| Parameter | Standard |
| Height | 162 cm (157 cm for Ladakh region) |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age (as per Army medical standard) |
| Chest | 84 cm (79 cm unexpanded) |
Relaxation in Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Weight | Chest |
| Sons of Servicemen/Ex-Servicemen, War Widows & Widows of Ex-Servicemen, adopted sons/sons-in-law (if no son) | +2 cm | +2 kg | +1 cm |
| Outstanding Sportsmen (International/National/State level) | +3 cm | +3 kg | +3 cm |
♂️ Physical Fitness Test
- 1 Mile Run
- Pull Ups
- Zig-Zag Balance
- 9 Feet Ditch
Medical Inspection
Candidates must be medically fit. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a detailed medical examination.
Written Examination
- Only candidates who clear physical and medical tests will appear.
- The question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi) and OMR-based.
Marking Scheme:
| Response Type | Marks Awarded |
| Correct Answer | +2 |
| Incorrect Answer | –1 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
Documents Required
Candidates must bring the following documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Educational Certificates
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste/Tribe/Community Certificate
- Religion Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Marital Status Certificate
- Relationship Certificate
- Sports Certificate
- PAN Card & AADHAR Card
- 20 recent passport-size photographs (unattested, white background)
Important Notes
- Detailed notification will appear in Employment News soon.
- Territorial Army is a voluntary, part-time organisation — no guarantee of permanent employment.
- Initial service period: 7 years, extendable based on performance and organisational needs.
- Rally authorities are not responsible for any injuries/accidents during the recruitment.
- Drug tests will be conducted for candidates who clear the written exam.
- Candidates can scan the QR Code (available in official notice) for detailed advertisement.
