The 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army), 39 Gorkha Rifles, is holding a recruitment rally for 74 vacancies at the Junior Commissioned Officer (GD) rank and various Soldier posts, including General Duty, Clerk, Chef Community, Housekeeper, Washerman, Dresser, Tailor and Steward. The enrolment is meant for eligible ex-servicemen and ex-women employees of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and State Forest Departments, and the unit serves ecological tasks under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Territorial Army Soldier GD, JCO GD and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 10 Oct 2026Updated 10 Oct 2026CBS 10522/1110058/2627
Total Vacancies
74
Last Date
—
Apply Mode
Walk-in
Temporary
Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 16 Nov 2026, 7:00 AM
Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Notification10 Oct
- Walk-in16 Nov
About Territorial Army Soldier GD, JCO GD and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army) 39 Gorkha Rifles
- Advertisement No.
- CBS 10522/1110058/2627
- Post Name
- Junior Commissioned Officer (GD), Soldier/General Duty and 7 more
- Job Location
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Recruitment rally for Ex-Servicemen (Pension holders only) and Ex-women employees (including premature retirees) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Departments on All India Basis)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 20 years of service in MoEF&CC or a State Forest Department
- Credentials Required
- Medical category SHAPE-1; character standard Exemplary / Very Good
- Tenure
- 2 years from the date of enrolment, extendable by 1 year at a time subject to satisfactory performance, suitability for retention and continuation of the project by the Ministry of Jal Shakti
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Commissioned Officer (GD)
4
Soldier/General Duty
61
Soldier/Clerk (SD)
2
Soldier/Chef Community
1
Soldier/Housekeeper
1
Soldier/Washerman
1
Soldier/Dresser
2
Soldier/Tailor
1
Soldier/Steward
1
Total74
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Commissioned Officer (GD) | 4 |
| Soldier/General Duty | 61 |
| Soldier/Clerk (SD) | 2 |
| Soldier/Chef Community | 1 |
| Soldier/Housekeeper | 1 |
| Soldier/Washerman | 1 |
| Soldier/Dresser | 2 |
| Soldier/Tailor | 1 |
| Soldier/Steward | 1 |
| Grand Total | 74 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Commissioned Officer (GD) and Soldier posts - Eligibility
Ex-Servicemen (Pension holders only) and Ex-women employees (including premature retirees) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department with minimum 20 years of service in MoEF&CC / State Forest Department. Eligible candidates should be enrolled within 5 years from the date of retirement. Medical category SHAPE-1 and character standard Exemplary / Very Good are required.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Commissioned Officer (GD) and Soldier posts - Eligibility | Ex-Servicemen (Pension holders only) and Ex-women employees (including premature retirees) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department with minimum 20 years of service in MoEF&CC / State Forest Department. Eligible candidates should be enrolled within 5 years from the date of retirement. Medical category SHAPE-1 and character standard Exemplary / Very Good are required. |
Age Limit
JCOs can serve up to 55 years and Other Ranks (OR) can serve up to 50 years
Physical Standards
Male
Gender: Male
Height: 160 cm
Chest: 82 cm with minimum expansion of 5 cm
Weight: Minimum 50 kg
Gorkhas, Garhwalis and Assamese
Gender: Male
Height: 152 cm
Ex-Women Employees of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department
Gender: Female
Height: 150 cm
Chest: Minimum expansion of 5 cm
Weight: Minimum 42 kg
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Male | 160 cm | 82 cm with minimum expansion of 5 cm | Minimum 50 kg |
| Gorkhas, Garhwalis and Assamese | Male | 152 cm | — | — |
| Ex-Women Employees of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department | Female | 150 cm | Minimum expansion of 5 cm | Minimum 42 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test
1 Mile Run
Pull-ups
8 Feet Ditch
Zigzag Balance Beam
| Test |
|---|
| 1 Mile Run |
| Pull-ups |
| 8 Feet Ditch |
| Zigzag Balance Beam |
Applies to: Male candidates
Selection Process
- 1Screening and Physical Tests
Screening of candidates along with the physical tests, including 1 mile run, pull-ups, 8 feet ditch and zigzag balance beam for male candidates.
- 2Proficiency or Trade Test
Proficiency test including a trade test for tradesmen; for eligible ex-women candidates the test concerns afforestation and nursery management.
- 3Interview by a Board of Officers
Candidates who qualify in the physical tests are interviewed by a Board of Officers.
- 4Medical Examination
All candidates who pass the physical tests undergo medical examination.
Salary Structure
Basic pay of the rank and service group in which the person is employed, plus Dearness Allowance as admissible from time to time. No annual increment is admissible.
Basic pay of the rank and service group Dearness Allowance as admissible from time to time Children Education Allowance, Hill Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Road Mileage Allowance as admissible No annual increment, pension or gratuity for service rendered in the CETF Battalion
How to Apply
- 1Check the eligibility conditions given in the recruitment notice.
- 2Confirm that you belong to an eligible ex-servicemen or ex-women employee category and meet the applicable service requirement.
- 3Prepare the original documents listed in the notification.
- 4Report at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh at 7:00 AM on the reporting date.
- 5Attend the screening, physical tests, proficiency or trade test, interview and medical examination as applicable.
Reporting Venue
Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Reporting time: 7:00 AM
Eligible candidates must report for screening at 7:00 AM on 16 November 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj. The rally runs from 16 November to 21 November 2026 and covers physical tests, a proficiency or trade test, an interview by a Board of Officers and a medical examination. Mobile phones are not allowed at the rally site, and no messing or accommodation is provided.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original discharge book
•Original Pension Payment Order (PPO)
•Eight recent passport-size coloured photographs
•Character certificate from the Village Sarpanch or Police Authority
•Education certificate
•Domicile certificate
Important Details
- Recruitment is a free service and candidates are warned not to pay a bribe to anyone; selection will be cancelled if a candidate is found to have paid a bribe.
- Overwriting or tampering with certificates and documents is not acceptable, and producing fake documents or giving false information can lead to punishment under law and termination of service.
- Mobile phones are not permitted at the rally site.
- The authorities conducting the rally are not responsible for any accident or injury sustained by candidates, and no messing or accommodation is provided.
- No pension, increment or gratuity is admissible for service rendered in the CETF Battalion; pension entitlement earned during previous service remains untouched and is ignored while fixing pay and allowances.
- The Territorial Army is purely a voluntary organisation and essentially a part-time job, and no permanent employment is promised.
Enrolment and Service Conditions
- Ex-Servicemen and Ex-women employees (including premature retirees) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department, except Junior Commissioned Officers on retirement, will be enrolled as Sepoy
- Ex Junior Commissioned Officers and Class I or equivalent Ex-women employees will be enrolled in the rank of Naib Subedar
- Promotion up to the rank of Subedar for JCOs and Havildar for Other Ranks may be granted subject to fulfilling terms and conditions of service
- The period of enrolment is 2 years from the date of enrolment, extendable by 1 year at a time
- JCOs can serve up to 55 years and Other Ranks up to 50 years
- Unsuitable and undesirable enrolled personnel will be discharged from service by the unit board of officers
- Personnel enrolled in CETF Bn (TA) are entitled to canteen and medical facilities as applicable in any other unit
Physical Standards Relaxation
A relaxation of 5 cm in height and corresponding weight is given to women of the North-East and hill areas. Relaxation is also mentioned for Gorkhas, Assamese and Garhwalis.
Contact
Phone: 0832241904, 7209877687
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from any state apply for this rally?
Yes. The rally is held on an All India basis for eligible ex-servicemen and ex-women employees of MoEF&CC and State Forest Departments.
Will accommodation be provided at the rally venue?
No. Messing and accommodation will not be provided during the recruitment rally.
Are mobile phones allowed at the rally site?
No. Mobile phones are not permitted at the rally site.
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