Post Name : Indian Army Religious Teacher
Advt No. :
Posts : Not Given
Post Date : 13.02.2026
Indian Army has released the Religious Teacher (Junior Commissioned Officer – JCO) Recruitment 2026 notification for candidates interested in serving as spiritual leaders in the armed forces. This recruitment includes posts such as Pandit, Granthi, Maulvi, Padre and other recognized religious categories. Eligible male candidates with required religious education qualifications and certification from authorized institutions can apply online through the official recruitment portal. The selection process generally consists of written examination, interview, medical test and document verification. Selected candidates will be appointed as JCO rank officers with government pay scale, allowances, pension benefits and long-term career security. Applicants must carefully check eligibility criteria, educational qualification and age limit before submitting the application form.
| Form Mode | Job Location |
|---|---|
| Online Form | All India |
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Indian Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2026
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Important Dates
- Notification Out : 13/02/2026
- Starting Date : 13/02/2026
- Last Date : 01/04/2026 11:59 PM
- Admit Card : Notify Later
- Exam Date : 01-15 June 2026 (Tentative)
- Candidates are Advised to Verify the details on the Official Website.
Application Fees
- All Candidates : 250/- + GST
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking/ Pay Offline Through E-Challan.
Indian Army Religious Teacher Job 2026 Age Limit
Age Limits As On 01/07/1993 To 01/07/2002
- Minimum Age : 25 Years
- Maximum Age : 34 Years
- The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules
Indian Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2026 Total Post & Qualification
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Pandit / Pandit Gorkha | Not Given | Only For Hindu Candidates, Shastri / Acharya in Sanskrit with Karam Kand as on the Main / Core Subject OR One Year Diploma in Karam Kand. |
| Granthi | Not Given | Only For Sikh Candidates, Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India, Individual should have ‘Gyani’ in Punjabi. |
| Padre | Not Given | Only For Christian Candidates, Bachelor Degree in Any Stream, Individual should have been ordained priesthood by the appropriate ecclesiastical authority and is on the approved list of the local Bishop. |
| Maulvi | Not Given | Only For Muslim Candidates, Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India, Individual should have Alim in Arabic or Adeeb-e-Mahir / Urdu Mahir in Urdu. |
| Technical | Not Given | 12th (Physics, Math) (50% Marks) OR 10th, ITI. |
| Buddhist | Not Given | Only For Buddhist Male Candidates, Bachelor Degree in Any Stream, Who have 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 (PhD) of Khanpa or Lopon or Rabjam with proper certificate from Monastery. |
Join Indian Army as Religious Teacher 2026 Exam Pattern
| Category | Height | Chest | Weight | Race |
| General | 160 CM | 77-82 CM | 50 KG | 1.6 km in 08 Mins |
| Gorkhas & Ladakhi Region | 157 CM | 77-82 CM | 48 KG | |
| Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep Islands | 155 CM | 77-82 CM | 50 KG |
Army Dharm Guru Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Written Exam
- PET and PMT Test
- Typing Test (For Clerk, Store Keeper)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Indian Army Religious Teacher 2026 Physical Fitness Test Details
| Negative Marking : No | |||
| Paper | Question | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I (General Awareness) | 50 | 100 | 01 Hour |
| Paper-II (Specific to religious) | 50 | 100 | 01 Hour |
How to Apply Online for Army Religious Teacher 2026
- Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website.
- Open the JCO / OR Recruitment section.
- Click on Religious Teacher Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link.
- Register using mobile number and email ID.
- Login using generated registration credentials.
- Fill personal, educational and religious qualification details.
- Upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Select recruitment zone / ARO carefully.
- Preview the form and verify all details.
- Submit the application and download the final printout.
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Q1. What posts are included in Religious Teacher recruitment?
Pandit, Granthi, Maulvi, Padre and other approved religious categories.
Q2. What is the selection process?
Written Exam → Interview → Medical Test → Final Merit List.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Generally 25 to 34 years (relaxation as per government rules).
