Should have previously served as Junior Commissioned Officer/equivalent ranks in Navy/AF. Navy/AF. Minimum 03 years embodied service +07 ATCs for JCOs of Territorial Army.

Should be below 50 years of age for Naib Subedar and Subedar and below 52 years of age for Subedar Major. 

Should possess Army Third Class English and Army First Class Certificate of Education or Matriculation.

Should have been assessed for Character at the time of discharge from former service not below "Exemplary".

Should be in Medical Category SHAPE-1.

Date of re-employment should be within two years from date of retirement from former service.

Should have minimum 5 years colour service. Minimum 03 years embodied service and 7 ATCs for personnel of Territorial Army.

Should be below 48 years of age for GD and 50 years of age for clk (SD). 

Should possess Army Third Class Certificate of Education or equivalent.

Should have been assessed for Character at the time of discharge from former service not below "Very Good".

Should not have more than one red ink entry in the last three years of service and not more than two red ink entry in their service.

Should be in medical category SHAPE-1.

Date of re-employment should be within 2 years of retirement from former service.