| Name of the Post | 166 Infantry Battalion (Soldier) |
| Total Vacancies | 209 |
| Organization Name | (Home and Hearth) Assam |
| Requirement | 8th / 10th / 12th |
| Application Process | Offline |
| Start Date | 12th November 2024 |
| End Date | 26th November 2024 |
Territorial Army Recruitment 2024
The 166 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home and Hearth) Assam is conducting recruitment to fill various posts, including 165 vacancies for Soldier (General Duty), 4 vacancies for Soldier (Clerk), and 40 vacancies for Soldier (Tradesman) across different trades. The recruitment process is offline, requiring candidates to attend a physical recruitment rally from 12 November to 26 November 2024 at the given location. The areas of recruitment are from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Territorial Army Recruitment Details
The 166 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) recruitment aims to fill a total of 183 posts across different roles. The key recruitment details are as follows:
Available Posts and Vacancies:
- Soldier (General Duty): 165 vacancies
- Soldier (Clerk): 4 vacancies
- Soldier (Tradesmen): 40 Vacancies across various trades such as:
| Soldier (Tradesmen) | Vacancy |
| Chef | 14 |
| House keeper | 7 |
| Hair Dresser | 6 |
| Washerman | 6 |
| Cook Mess | 1 |
| Chef Special | 1 |
| Equipment Repairer | 1 |
| Artisan Wood Work | 1 |
| Artisan Metallurgy | 1 |
| Masalchi | 1 |
| Steward | 1 |
Minimum Requirements:
| Age | 18 to 42 years |
| Height | 160 cm |
| Weight | Minimum 50 kg |
| Chest | 77 cm (82 cm expanded) |
Educational Qualifications:
Soldier (General Duty): 10th grade/Matric with an overall score of 45% and at least 33% in each subject
Soldier (Clerk): 10+2/Intermediate pass with 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject. English and Mathematics/Accounts/Book Keeping should have 50% marks.
Soldier (Tradesman): Class 8th pass for House Keeper and Mess Keeper; Class 10th pass for other trades.
Territorial Army Recruitment Process
The recruitment is offline and conducted via a physical recruitment rally from 12 November 2024 to 26 November 2024 in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The areas of recruitment are:
| Date | Domicile/ Area of Recruitment |
| 12, 13 & 14 November 2024 | Tinsukia District (Assam) |
| 15, 16 & 17 November 2024 | Dibrugarh District (Assam) |
| 18 & 19 November 2024 | Charaideo District (Assam) |
| 20 & 21 November 2024 | Sivasagar District (Assam) |
| 22 November 2024 | Tirap District (Arunachal Pradesh) |
| 23 November 2024 | Longding District (Arunachal Pradesh) |
| 24 November 2024 | Changlang District (Arunachal Pradesh) |
| 25 & 26 November 2024 | Medical and trade Test of balance candidates of above mentioned districts. |
Location/ Venue: Chabua Mini stadium,
Vill: Chetia Gaon, Chabua
Dibrugarh, Assam, PIN: 786184
(Nearest Railway Station : Dibrugarh & Tinsukia)
Timing : 5:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Events:
(A) Physical Fitness Tests
- 1 Mile/ 1.6 km
- Pull Ups
- Balance & 9 Feet Ditch
- Trade Test for Tradesmen
(B) Medical Test
Candidates must report at the location/ venue of each area in the given date with required documents, such as educational certificates, domicile certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and other identity proofs.
The recruitment includes physical tests and document verification.
Key Points:
- No application fee is required.
- Candidates must manage their own accommodation and travel.
- Mobile phones and electronic devices are prohibited at the rally site.
Important Dates of Territorial Army Recruitment
| Physical Test Date | 12 to 24 November 2024 |
| Medical Test Date | 25 & 26 November 2024 |
Important Site-Links of Territorial Army Recruitment
| Official Website | Click Here |