Last updated on July 28th, 2025 at 05:53 pm
Are you looking for Army Religious Teacher jobs in India? The Indian Army has officially released the Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2025-26 Notification. This recruitment is for eligible Pandits, Granthis, Maulvis, Padres, and Buddhist Monks across India. If you aspire to serve as a Religious Teacher (Dharm Guru) in the Army, this is your opportunity.
📌 Overview – Army Religious Teacher 2025
| Event | Details |
| Organization | Join Indian Army (Bhartiya Sena) |
| Post Name | Religious Teacher (Dharm Guru) |
| Total Posts | Varies (Post-Wise) |
| Application Mode | Online Form |
| Job Location | All India |
| Monthly Pay | As per Army Rules |
| Job Basis | Permanent (Regular Commission) |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 11 March 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 12 March 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 April 2025 (Extended) |
| Admit Card | 18 June 2025 |
| Written Exam Date | 09 July 2025 |
| Exam Result Date | 26 July 2025 |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Candidates | ₹250 + GST |
| Payment Mode | Online |
🎯 Eligibility – Army Religious Teacher Qualification
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Pandit / Pandit Gorkha | Hindu candidate with Shastri / Acharya in Sanskrit, with Karam Kand OR One-Year Diploma in Karam Kand |
| Granthi | Sikh candidate with Bachelor’s Degree and Gyani in Punjabi |
| Padre | Christian candidate with Bachelor’s Degree, ordained priesthood, approved by Bishop |
| Maulvi | Muslim candidate with Bachelor’s Degree and Alim in Arabic or Adeeb-e-Mahir in Urdu |
| Buddhist | Buddhist Monk with Bachelor’s Degree and Geshe / Lopon / Rabjam certificate from monastery |
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01/10/2025)
- Minimum Age: 25 Years
- Maximum Age: 34 Years
- DOB Range: 01/10/1991 to 01/10/2000
- Relaxation: As per Army rules
🧪 Selection Process – Army Religious Teacher
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Adaptability Test
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
🏋️ Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Chest | Weight | Run (1.6 km) |
| General Candidates | 160 CM | 77-82 CM | 50 KG | 08 minutes |
| Gorkhas & Ladakhi Region | 157 CM | 77-82 CM | 48 KG | 08 minutes |
📝 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I (General Awareness) | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| Paper-II (Religious Knowledge) | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
🔗 Important Links
| Title | Link |
| Zone Wise Rally Date Notice | Click Here |
| Final Result (26/07/2025) | Click Here |
| Admit Card (18/06/2025) | Click Here |
| Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Fill Online Form | Click Here |
| Full Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
❓ FAQs – Army Religious Teacher 2025
Q1. What is the age limit for Army Religious Teacher post?
👉 25 to 34 years as on 01/10/2025 (born between 01/10/1991 to 01/10/2000).
Q2. What is the salary of an Army Religious Teacher?
👉 Salary is provided as per Indian Army norms, including allowances and Grade Pay.
Q3. What is the selection process for Army Dharm Guru?
👉 Selection includes written exam, PET/PMT, interview, and medical test.
Q4. Who can apply for the Maulvi post?
👉 Only Muslim candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree and Alim in Arabic or Adeeb-e-Mahir in Urdu can apply.
Q5. What is the application fee for Army Religious Teacher?
👉 ₹250 + GST for all candidates.
Q6. Is there any negative marking in the exam?
👉 No, there is no negative marking in the written exam.
