The 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army), 39 Gorkha Rifles has announced an all-India recruitment rally for 74 vacancies under CBC reference 10622/11/0058/2627.
This recruitment is not for general civilian freshers. It is for eligible pension-holding ex-servicemen and specified former women employees of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) / State Forest Departments, subject to the service conditions in the Employment News notice.
The rally will run from 16 to 21 November 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates must report for initial screening at 7:00 AM on 16 November 2026.
Territorial Army CETF Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | 137 CETF Battalion (TA), 39 Gorkha Rifles |
| Recruitment | Recruitment Rally |
| CBC Reference | 10622/11/0058/2627 |
| Total Vacancies | 74 |
| Eligible Category | Ex-servicemen pensioners + specified former MoEF&CC/State Forest Department women employees |
| Rally Dates | 16–21 November 2026 |
| Reporting | 16 November 2026, 7:00 AM |
| Venue | Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj |
| Application Mode | Rally-based screening |
| Online Application | Not announced |
| Application Fee | Nil |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Commissioned Officer (General Duty) | 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 |
| Total | 74 |
Who Can Attend
The rally is restricted to the categories specified in the recruitment notice.
Ex-Servicemen
Eligible candidates should be pension-holding ex-servicemen meeting the service, medical and character requirements in the notice. Enrolment is generally required to be within 5 years from the date of retirement, subject to the published conditions.
Former Women Employees of Forest Departments
The notice also covers specified ex-women employees, including premature retirees, of MoEF&CC and State Forest Departments, subject to the service-duration and other eligibility conditions stated in the advertisement.
Before travelling to Prayagraj, candidates can use the Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check to organise their service and retirement details against the official notice.
Service Age Conditions
The advertised service-age ceilings are:
- JCOs: up to 55 years
- Other Ranks: up to 50 years
These are service-age conditions for this category-specific rally and should not be treated as general civilian age limits.
Candidates can use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator to calculate their age before comparing it with the applicable service ceiling and retirement-window condition.
Medical and Character Standards
Candidates must satisfy the medical and character standards prescribed in the notice. Current recruitment information indicates a required medical category of SHAPE-1 and an Exemplary / Very Good character standard.
Candidates should carry the original service and medical documents necessary to establish eligibility.
Recruitment Rally Process
The recruitment is rally based. No separate online application portal has been announced for this drive.
The process includes screening and verification stages at the rally venue. Candidates should report at the prescribed time with complete originals and copies of the required records.
The published rally runs from 16 to 21 November 2026. 21 November is the last date of the rally schedule, not an online application deadline.
Documents to Carry
Candidates should carry the records required by the Employment News notice, which may include:
- Discharge book / service documents
- Pension Payment Order or pension proof
- Ex-serviceman identity card
- Aadhaar or other valid identity proof
- Educational and trade certificates relevant to the post
- Medical category / fitness records
- Character certificate / service conduct record
- Domicile / residence documents, where required
- Passport-size photographs
- Service / retirement documents for eligible former forest-department employees
- Other documents specifically listed in the notice
The Government Job Document Checklist can help candidates organise their papers before travelling, but the Employment News notice remains the controlling checklist.
How to Attend Territorial Army CETF Recruitment Rally 2026
- Read the Employment News 10–16 October 2026 advertisement for 137 CETF Battalion (TA), 39 Gorkha Rifles.
- Confirm that you fall within the eligible ex-servicemen / former forest-department category.
- Check your retirement window, service age, medical category and character conditions.
- Prepare all original service records and required photocopies.
- Reach Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
- Report at 7:00 AM on 16 November 2026 for screening.
- Follow the rally instructions for verification, medical and trade/post-specific assessment.
- Do not rely on any unofficial online form because the published recruitment is rally based.
Candidates may also read the How to Apply for Government Jobs guide for document preparation, while following the Territorial Army / Employment News notice as final.
Rally Schedule
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Employment News Publication | 10–16 October 2026 |
| Initial Reporting | 16 November 2026, 7:00 AM |
| Recruitment Rally | 16–21 November 2026 |
| Venue | Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj |
Important Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Territorial Army Official Website | Open Territorial Army |
| Employment News | Open Employment News |
| Hamraaz Web – Army Information | Open Hamraaz Web |
Candidate Notes
This is a restricted-category recruitment rally, not a general open civilian recruitment drive. Candidates who do not satisfy the ex-servicemen / specified forest-department service conditions should not travel to the rally.
The vacancy total is 74, and the post-wise figures add up to that total. Any update issued by the Territorial Army or Employment News should be treated as authoritative.