Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2022: Indian Army has released the latest notification and invited online applications for the post of Religious Teacher (Dharam Guru) as the Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) for 128 Vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online for the Amry Religious Teacher Vacancy 2022 from the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in starting from October 8, 2022. All the details related to Indian Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2022 are given below.
Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2022 Notification and Online Application Form

| Recruitment Organization | Indian Army |
| Advt. No. | JCO (Religious Teacher) RRT Courses 91, 92 |
| Post Name | Religious Teacher (Dharam Guru) |
| Vacancies | 128 |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | Rs. 35400/- per month (Level-6 as per 7th CPC pay matrix) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Last Date to Apply | Nov 6, 2022 |
| Organization URL | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Important Dates
- Apply Start: Oct 8, 2021, at 00:01 Hrs
- Last Date to Apply: Nov 6, 2022, up to 23:59 Hrs
- Physical, DV, Medical Exam: December 2022
- Written Exam Date: Feb 26, 2023
Application Fees
No Application Fees for any Category.
Vacancy Details (Total= 128)
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Pandit | 108 |
| Pandit (Gorkha) for Gorkha Regiments | 5 |
| Granthi | 8 |
| Maulvi (Sunni) | 3 |
| Maulvi (Shia) for Ladakh Scouts | 1 |
| Padre | 2 |
| Bodh Monk (Mahayana) for Ladakh Scouts | 1 |
Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2022 Eligibility
Age Limit: 25-36 Years (As on 1.10.2022) {candidates born between 01 Oct 1986 and 30 Sep 1997 inclusive of both dates}
Educational Qualification: The minimum educational qualification for appointment to this special list of Junior Commissioned Officers (Religious Teacher) will be a Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. In addition, the candidate must possess the following qualification according to the religious denomination of the individual: –
- Pandit and Pandit (Gorkha) for Gorkha Regiment: Hindu candidates with Acharya in Sanskrit OR Shastri in Sanskrit with a one-year diploma in ‘Karam Kand’.
- Granthi: Sikh candidates with ‘Gyani’ in Punjabi.
- Maulvi and Maulvi (Shia) for Ladakh Scouts: Muslim candidates with Maulvi Alim in Arabic or Adib Alim in Urdu.
- Padre: Any person who has been ordained priesthood by the appropriate ecclesiastical authority and is still on the approved list of the local Bishop.
- Bodh Monk (Mahayana): Any person who has been ordained Monk/Buddhist Priest, by the Appropriate Authority. The term Appropriate Authority will mean Head Priest of the Monastery where the person has been initiated into priesthood. The head priest should be in possession of Geshe (Ph.D.) of Khanpa or Lopon or Rabjam with a proper certificate from the Monastery.
Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2022 Selection Process
The selection process for the Indian Army Religious Teacher Vacancy 2022 includes the following stages:
- Screening: Candidates found eligible will be issued with Admit Card for initial screening which will include checking of the original certificate, and physical fitness test followed by a medical examination at the respective Headquarters Recruiting Zone/ Regimental Centres concerned.
- Written Exam (200 Marks)
- Interview
Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2022 Written Exam
- Negative Marking: 1/4th
- Qualifying Marks:
- Paper-1: 40%
- Paper-2: 40%
- Note: Paper-1 is Qualifying. The final merit will be prepared on the basis of Paper-2 Marks and Interviews.
- Note: No bonus marks are entitled to the son of Serving/ Ex-servicemen/ War widows/ widows and Sportsmen/ NCC/ Computer certificate holders.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (General Awareness) | 50 | 100 |
| Paper-2 (Related to Subject) | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Physical Standard and Fitness Test for Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2022
| Criteria | Minimum Standard |
|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 160 cm |
| Chest | 77 cm |
| Weight | 50 Kg |
| Physical Fitness Test | 1600 Meters race in 8 minutes |
How to Apply for Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2022
- Check the eligibility from the Army Religious Teacher Notification 2022
- Click on the Apply Online Link given below or visit the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Fill out the application form
- Upload the required documents
- Print the Application Form
| Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2022 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2022 Apply Online | Click Here |
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