Territorial Army Recruitment Rally 2026 for 74 Soldier and Junior Commissioned Officer Posts

The 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion under the Territorial Army, affiliated with the 39 Gorkha Rifles, is conducting a recruitment rally in November 2026. This rally is specifically for ex-servicemen and ex-women employees, including premature retirees, from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and various State Forest Departments. There are 74 posts available across multiple roles such as Junior Commissioned Officer (General Duty) and several Soldier categories. The recruitment event will take place at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Cantt, Prayagraj, with candidates required to report at 7:00 AM on 16 November 2026. This rally-based process does not mention any separate online application, so attendance at the rally is necessary for consideration.

This recruitment is open to ex-servicemen and ex-women employees, including those who have taken premature retirement, from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the State Forest Departments. The notification provides specific eligibility details, so candidates should check the official document carefully. Physical standards include minimum height and weight requirements that vary slightly depending on region and gender, such as a minimum height of 160 cm for male candidates, with some relaxation for Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Assamese candidates, and ex-women employees. Weight and chest measurements also apply, ensuring candidates meet basic fitness criteria appropriate for the roles offered.

Candidates must meet certain physical standards to qualify for this recruitment. For male candidates, the minimum height is 160 cm, except for Gorkhas, Garhwalis, and Assamese candidates who require a minimum height of 152 cm. Ex-women employees need to meet a minimum height of 150 cm. Weight requirements are 50 kg minimum for males and 42 kg minimum for females. Chest measurements for males should be at least 82 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm, while females must have a minimum chest expansion of 5 cm. Meeting these physical criteria is necessary to proceed further in the selection process.