The Territorial Army under the Indian Army has released the Recruitment Rally Notification 2026 for 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (CETF) – 39 Gorkha Rifles.
This recruitment drive offers 161 vacancies for various posts like JCO, Soldier GD, Clerk, Chef, Tailor, and more, specifically for Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Women employees. Unlike regular recruitments, this is a direct rally-based selection, so eligible candidates must attend physically.
📌 Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Territorial Army (137 CETF Battalion – 39 Gorkha Rifles)
- Post Type: Rally Recruitment (Offline)
- Total Vacancies: 161 Posts
- Eligible Candidates: Ex-Servicemen & Ex-Women Employees
- Official Website: indianarmy.nic.in
📅 Recruitment Rally Schedule
📍 Phase 1:
- 05 to 08 May 2026
- Location: Bengdubi (West Bengal)
📍 Phase 2:
- 13 to 16 May 2026
- Location: Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
📍 Phase 3:
- 20 to 23 May 2026
- Location: Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
⏰ Reporting Time: 07:00 AM (All Phases)
📊 Vacancy Details
- JCO (GD): 07
- Soldier GD: 143
- Soldier Clerk: 03
- Chef: 02
- Tailor: 01
- Housekeeper: 03
- Washerman: 01
- Dresser: 01
➡️ Total Vacancies: 161 Posts
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Who Can Apply:
- Ex-Servicemen (Pension holders only)
- Ex-Women employees (MoEF&CC / State Forest Department)
- Minimum 20 years service (for forest department employees)
🎂 Age Limit:
- Must be within 5 years from retirement
- JCO: Up to 55 years
- Other Ranks: Up to 50 years
📏 Physical Standards
- Height:
- Male: 160 cm (relaxation for Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Assamese)
- Female: 150 cm
- Weight:
- Male: Minimum 50 kg
- Female: Minimum 42 kg
- Chest (Male): 82 cm + 5 cm expansion
👉 Relaxations applicable for hill & North-East candidates.
💼 Salary & Benefits
- Salary based on rank and previous service
- Allowances include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- HRA / Hill Allowance
- Children Education Allowance
- Travel Allowances
⚠️ Note:
- No new pension, increment, or gratuity
- Previous pension remains unaffected
📝 Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through:
- Physical Tests
- 1 Mile Run
- Pull-ups
- Ditch Jump
- Balance Beam
- Proficiency Test
- Trade-related skills
- Afforestation/Nursery test (for ex-women employees)
- Medical Examination (SHAPE-1)
- Interview (Board of Officers)
📄 Documents Required
- Discharge Book (Original)
- PPO (Pension Payment Order)
- 8 Passport Size Photos
- Character Certificate
- Educational Certificates
- Domicile Certificate
🖥️ How to Apply?
❌ No Online Application Required
✔️ Candidates must:
- Check eligibility
- Gather all documents
- Visit rally location as per schedule
- Attend physical tests & interview