Territorial Army Recruitment Rally 2026
Territorial Army 137 CETF Bn (39 Gorkha Rifles) Recruitment Rally 2026: 74 Vacancies
Territorial Army Rally 2026: The 137 Composite Ecological Task Force (CETF) Battalion (Territorial Army) 39 Gorkha Rifles has announced a recruitment rally for 74 vacancies. This rally is specifically organized for Ex-Servicemen (Pension holders only) and Ex-women employees (including premature retirees) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Departments. The recruitment encompasses various posts including Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO), Soldier/General Duty, and Tradesmen. The screening will take place on an All India Basis at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, Prayagraj.
Rally Dates & Venue
| Event | Date & Time / Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Rally | 16 November 2026 to 21 November 2026 |
| Screening Reporting Time | 7:00 AM on 16 November 2026 (Physical tests & Interview) |
| Venue Location | Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj (UP) |
Post-wise Vacancies
A total of 74 positions are to be filled through this recruitment rally across multiple categories.
| Ser. No. | Name of the Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Junior Commissioned Officer (GD) | 04 |
| 2. | Soldier / General Duty | 61 |
| 3. | Soldier / Clk (SD) | 02 |
| 4. | Soldier / Chef Community | 01 |
| 5. | Soldier / Housekeeper | 01 |
| 6. | Soldier / Washerman | 01 |
| 7. | Soldier / Dresser | 02 |
| 8. | Soldier / Tailor | 01 |
| 9. | Soldier / Steward | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 74 | |
Eligibility Criteria
- Target Candidates: Ex-servicemen Indian Domicile (Pension holder only) OR Ex-women employees (including premature retirees) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department.
- Service Requirement: Minimum 20 years of service in MoEF&CC / State Forest Department.
- Enrollment Timeline: Should get enrolled within 5 years from the date of retirement.
- Age Limit / Tenure: JCOs can serve up to 55 years of age, and OR (Other Ranks) can serve up to 50 years.
- Medical Category: Must be SHAPE-1.
- Character: Should be EXEMPLARY / VERY GOOD.
Physical Parameters & Medical
Physical Measurements
| Parameter | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Min 160 cm (152 cm in case of Gorkhas, Garhwalis & Assamese) | Min 150 cm (Ex-women employees of MoEF&CC/State Forest) |
| Weight | Min 50 Kgs | Min 42 Kgs |
| Chest | 82 cm (Minimum expansion 05 cm) | Minimum chest expansion of 5 cm. |
Note: Relaxation of 5 cm in height and weight commensurate with reduced height for women of North East and hill areas like Gorkhas, Assamese, and Garhwalis will be given.
Physical Fitness Test (For Male Candidates)
- 1 Mile Run
- Pull Ups
- 8’/9′ Ditch crossing
- Zig Zag Balance Beam
Selection Process & Documents Required
Documents to Carry (Original & Photocopies)
- Discharge Book (Original)
- Pension Payment Order (PPO) (Original)
- 08 x recent passport size coloured photographs
- Character Certificate from Village Sarpanch / Police Authority
- Education Certificates
- Domicile Certificate
Important Terms & Conditions of Employment
- Nature of Job: Territorial Army is purely a voluntary organisation and essentially a part-time job. People will be employed temporarily based on Government sanction. It does not provide or promise any permanent employment.
- Tenure: The period of enrollment of enrolled persons of CETF Bn will be 02 years commencing from the date of their enrollment, and may be extended by 01 year at a time subject to satisfactory performance.
- Pay & Allowances: All enrolled personnel will be entitled to basic pay and dearness allowance of their rank and service group as admissible from time to time. Other allowances like Children Education Allowance, Hill Compensatory Allowance, HRA, etc., will be admissible. No annual increment will be admissible.
- Pension / Gratuity: No pension, increment, and Gratuity will be admissible for the service rendered in CETF Bn (TA). Their previous pension entitlement remains untouched.
- Canteen & Medical: Personnel enrolled will be entitled to canteen and medical facilities as applicable to any other units.
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