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Indian Army Religious Teacher (JCO) Recruitment 2026<\/strong>: The Indian Army has released the official notification for Religious Teacher (Dharmik Shikshak) \u2013 Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Recruitment 2026. Eligible male candidates can apply online from 13 February 2026 to 01 April 2026<\/strong> through the official Join Indian Army portal. Selected candidates will be appointed as Naib Subedar<\/strong> with a starting basic pay of \u20b929,200 (Pay Level 5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indian Army Religious Teacher JCO 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/a><\/li>
Religious Categories<\/a><\/li>
Eligibility Criteria<\/a>
Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li>
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2027)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
Physical Standards<\/a><\/li>
Selection Process<\/a>
Stage 1: Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE)<\/a><\/li>
Stage 2: Recruitment Rally<\/a><\/li>
Stage 3: Personal Interview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
Salary & Benefits<\/a><\/li>
Important Dates<\/a><\/li>
Application Fee<\/a><\/li>
How to Apply<\/a><\/li>
\ud83d\udd17 Important Links \u2013 Indian Army Religious Teacher JCO 2026<\/a><\/li>
FAQs \u2013 Indian Army Religious Teacher (JCO) Recruitment 2026<\/a>
1. What is the post offered under Indian Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2026?<\/a><\/li>
2. What is the starting salary of Religious Teacher JCO?<\/a><\/li>
3. What is the age limit for RT JCO 2026?<\/a><\/li>
4. Who can apply for Religious Teacher JCO 2026?<\/a><\/li>
5. Is there negative marking in the CEE exam?<\/a><\/li>
6. What is the exam pattern for RT JCO 2026?<\/a><\/li>
7. What is the selection process?<\/a><\/li>
8. What is required in the Physical Fitness Test?<\/a><\/li>
9. What is the interview qualifying mark?<\/a><\/li>
10. How is the final merit prepared?<\/a><\/li>
11. What is the application fee?<\/a><\/li>
12. Is it a permanent job?<\/a><\/li>
13. Where will training be conducted?<\/a><\/li>
14. Can serving soldiers apply?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
<\/span>Indian Army Religious Teacher JCO 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Organization<\/strong><\/td> Indian Army<\/td><\/tr>
Post Name<\/strong><\/td> Religious Teacher (Dharmik Shikshak) \u2013 JCO<\/td><\/tr>
Rank<\/strong><\/td> Naib Subedar<\/td><\/tr>
Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td> \u20b929,200 \u2013 \u20b992,300 (Pay Level 5)<\/td><\/tr>
Application Dates<\/strong><\/td> 13 Feb \u2013 01 April 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Application Fee<\/strong><\/td> \u20b9250<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/strong><\/td> CEE + Rally + Interview<\/td><\/tr>
Job Location<\/strong><\/td> All India<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Religious Categories<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pandit (Hindu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pandit \u2013 Gorkha Regiment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Granthi (Sikh)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maulvi \u2013 Sunni (Muslim)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Padri (Christian)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buddhist Bhikshu \u2013 Mahayana (Ladakh Scouts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Educational Qualification<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pandit:<\/strong> Shastri \/ Acharya in Sanskrit + Karm Kand (Main subject or Diploma)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Granthi:<\/strong> Graduation + Gyani in Punjabi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maulvi:<\/strong> Graduation + Aalim in Arabic OR Adeeb-e-Mahir<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Padri:<\/strong> Graduation + Ordained Pastor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buddhist Bhikshu:<\/strong> Graduation + Recognised Bhikshu Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Age Limit (As on 01 July 2027)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Minimum Age: 25 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maximum Age: 34 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Born between 01 July 1993 \u2013 01 July 2002<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Only Male Candidates Eligible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Physical Standards<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Region<\/th> Height (cm)<\/th> Chest (cm)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
General<\/td> 160<\/td> 77 (+5 cm expansion)<\/td><\/tr>
Gorkha & Ladakh<\/td> 157<\/td> 77<\/td><\/tr>
Andaman\/Nicobar & Lakshadweep<\/td> 155<\/td> 77<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Stage 1: Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Paper<\/th> Subject<\/th> Questions<\/th> Marks<\/th> Duration<\/th> Negative Marking<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Paper I<\/td> General Awareness<\/td> 50<\/td> 100<\/td> 1 Hour<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr>
Paper II<\/td> Religious Subject<\/td> 50<\/td> 100<\/td> 1 Hour<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Minimum 40% marks required in both papers. Paper-I is qualifying only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Stage 2: Recruitment Rally<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1.6 km run (within 8 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Physical Measurement Test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Medical Examination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Stage 3: Personal Interview<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Candidates must secure minimum 50% marks in interview. Granthi candidates will be assessed for Kirtan ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Salary & Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Basic Pay: \u20b929,200 \u2013 \u20b992,300<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Military Service Pay (MSP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
DA, HRA, TA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Medical Facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
CSD Canteen Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
NPS & Gratuity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Important Dates<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Application Start: 13 February 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Last Date: 01 April 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
CEE Exam: To Be Announced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Rally & Interview: To Be Announced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Application Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
All Candidates: \u20b9250 (Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Apply<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visit Join Indian Army official website<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Click on JCO\/OR Enrollment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Register and create profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Select Religious Teacher (JCO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fill application form carefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Upload photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pay application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Submit and download confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>\ud83d\udd17 Important Links \u2013 Indian Army Religious Teacher JCO 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Description<\/th> Link<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Apply Online for RT JCO 2026<\/td> https:\/\/www.joinindianarmy.nic.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Official Notification PDF<\/td> Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Indian Army Official Website<\/td> https:\/\/www.joinindianarmy.nic.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Download Admit Card (When Released)<\/td> https:\/\/www.joinindianarmy.nic.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
CEE Exam Updates<\/td> https:\/\/www.joinindianarmy.nic.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Rally & Interview Schedule<\/td> https:\/\/www.joinindianarmy.nic.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>FAQs \u2013 Indian Army Religious Teacher (JCO) Recruitment 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>1. What is the post offered under Indian Army Religious Teacher Recruitment 2026?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The post offered is Religious Teacher (Dharmik Shikshak) \u2013 Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO)<\/strong>. Selected candidates are appointed at the rank of Naib Subedar<\/strong> in the Indian Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>2. What is the starting salary of Religious Teacher JCO?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The starting basic pay is \u20b929,200 per month (Pay Level 5)<\/strong>. The salary can go up to \u20b992,300<\/strong> along with Military Service Pay, DA, HRA, and other allowances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>3. What is the age limit for RT JCO 2026?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Candidates must be 25 to 34 years<\/strong> as on 01 July 2027.
Eligible date of birth range: 01 July 1993 to 01 July 2002<\/strong> (both dates inclusive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>4. Who can apply for Religious Teacher JCO 2026?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Only male candidates<\/strong> belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Muslim (Sunni), Christian, or Buddhist communities with required religious qualifications and graduation degree can apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>5. Is there negative marking in the CEE exam?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
No. There is no negative marking<\/strong> in the Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>6. What is the exam pattern for RT JCO 2026?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The exam consists of two papers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Paper I \u2013 General Awareness (50 Questions, 100 Marks)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Paper II \u2013 Religious Subject (50 Questions, 100 Marks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Minimum 40% marks required in each paper.
Paper I is qualifying only and not counted in final merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>7. What is the selection process?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The selection process includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Recruitment Rally (PFT \/ PMT \/ Medical)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Personal Interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Final Merit List<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>8. What is required in the Physical Fitness Test?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Candidates must complete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1.6 km run within 8 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Height, weight, and chest measurement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Medical examination clearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>9. What is the interview qualifying mark?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Candidates must score minimum 50% (50 out of 100 marks)<\/strong> in the interview to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>10. How is the final merit prepared?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Final merit is prepared based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Paper II (Religious Subject) marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Interview marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Paper I marks are not included in final merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>11. What is the application fee?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
All candidates must pay \u20b9250<\/strong> through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>12. Is it a permanent job?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yes. Selected candidates are granted permanent commission<\/strong> as Junior Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>13. Where will training be conducted?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Training consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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6 weeks basic training<\/strong> at BEG & Centre, Kirkee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
11 weeks of specialised training at the <\/strong>Institute of National Integration (INI), Pune<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>14. Can serving soldiers apply?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yes. Serving soldiers can apply provided they meet the same age and qualification criteria.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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