Recruitment in Army for Other Ranks is broad based. Every male citizen, irrespective of caste, class, religion and domicile, is eligible for recruitment in the Army, provided the person meets the laid down age, educational, physical and medical standards. It s carried out according to the Recruitable Male Population (RMP) of each state. RMP of a state is reckoned to be 10 percent of male population of the state.  A new system of recruitment has been introduced with effect from 1April 1998. Under the revised system, recruitment of Jawans in the Army is carried out through Open recruitment rallies planned well in advance, keeping in view the geographical, demographical and topographical considerations. At least one such rally is held each month, combining districts, areas and regions, depending up on the response anticipated. Advance publicity is made of a rally in particular area / district  

Territorial Army Territorial Army is an organization of units formed by ordinary citizens from all walks of life who generally, while continuing to pursue their normal vocations also volunteer for military service. These citizens on joining the Territorial Army undergo a short period of rigorous training, which makes them reasonably competent soldiers. They join their units for two months every year for refresher training to keep in touch with the art of soldering. Whenever a need arises, personnel of the Territorial Army are called up for active service and join their units within a specified time frame. Territorial army have participated in wars along with the regular Indian Army. They have been raised to maintain essential services like Railways, Oil sector  and Medical (Departmental Units) during emergencies. Some units formed for national development tasks lie re-afforestation and reclamation of wasteland have rendered commendable services.