Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2026 – Territorial Army has issued a recruitment notification for an open rally organized by 137 CETF Bn, 39 Gorkha Rifles. This rally is open to Ex-Servicemen pension holders and Ex-women employees of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and State Forest Department on an all-India basis. A total of 74 posts are available across various ranks and trades.
The Territorial Army is a voluntary, part-time organization. Employment is temporary and based on Government sanction and organizational requirements. The organization does not promise or provide permanent employment.
Applications are to be submitted offline. Eligible candidates must report for screening at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, at 7:00 AM on 16 November 2026.
TA Army Open Rally Bharti 2026 Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Territorial Army – 137 CETF Bn, 39 Gorkha Rifles |
| Post(s) | Junior Commissioned Officer (GD), Soldier/General Duty, Soldier/Clk (SD), Soldier/Chef Community, Soldier/Housekeeper, Soldier/Washerman, Soldier/Dresser, Soldier/Tailor, Soldier/Steward |
| Total Vacancy | 74 |
| Job Location | All India Basis |
| Application Mode | Offline Form |
| Rally Start Date | 16 November 2026 |
| Rally End Date | 21 November 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee for any category) |
Territorial Army Rally Vacancy 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Reporting Date & Time | 16 November 2026 at 07:00 AM |
| Rally Schedule | 16 November 2026 to 21 November 2026 |
| Medical Examination Date | Notify Soon |
| Physical Test Date | Update Soon |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Commissioned Officer (GD) | 02 |
| Soldier/General Duty | 61 |
| Soldier/Clk (SD) | 02 |
| Soldier/Chef Community | 01 |
| Soldier/Housekeeper | 01 |
| Soldier/Washerman | 01 |
| Soldier/Dresser | 01 |
| Soldier/Tailor | 01 |
| Soldier/Steward | 01 |
| Total | 74 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Junior Commissioned Officer (GD):
- Ex-Servicemen: Must be an Indian domicile pension holder with original education certificate.
- Ex-Women Employees: Minimum 20 years of service in MoEF&CC or State Forest Department.
Soldier/General Duty, Soldier/Clk (SD), Soldier/Chef Community, Soldier/Housekeeper, Soldier/Washerman, Soldier/Dresser, Soldier/Tailor, Soldier/Steward:
- More eligibility details are available in the official notification.
Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age – Junior Commissioned Officer | 55 Years |
| Maximum Age – Other Ranks/Soldiers | 50 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 16 November 2026 |
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.
39 Gorkha Rifles rally 2026 Application Fee
No application or examination fee is applicable for any category of candidates. Candidates belonging to General (UR), OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PH, and all other categories are exempt from paying any fee.
Territorial Army TA Army Open Rally Bharti 2026 Selection Process
The selection process For Territorial Army recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
- Documents Verification – Verification of all original and self-attested documents.
- Physical Parameters & Fitness Test – Physical measurement and fitness assessment as per region-based and category-wise standards.
- Proficiency/Trade Test – Assessment of trade-specific skills.
- Medical Examination – Medical fitness evaluation.
- Mock Interview – Interview assessment.
- Final Merit List – Preparation of the final merit list.
- Joining Letter – Issuance of joining letter to selected candidates.
How to Apply For Territorial army TA Army Open Rally Bharti 2026
Candidates are required to apply offline by reporting to the rally venue. There is no online application process for this recruitment.
Rally Address
Major Dhyan Chand Stadium,
New Cantt, Prayagraj,
Uttar Pradesh
Reporting Date & Time: 16 November 2026 at 07:00 AM
Rally Schedule: 16 November 2026 to 21 November 2026
Important Links For Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2026
| Territorial army TA Army Open Rally Bharti 2026 Offline form PDF [link-1] | Link will be Activate on 14/10/2026 |
| Territorial army TA Army Open Rally Full Notification | Notification PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for this Territorial Army rally?
The rally is open to Ex-Servicemen pension holders and Ex-women employees of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department on an all-India basis.
What is the age limit for these posts?
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 55 years for Junior Commissioned Officer and 50 years for Other Ranks/Soldiers, calculated as on 16 November 2026.
Is there any application fee?
No. There is no application or examination fee for any category of candidates.
How do I apply for this recruitment?
Applications are accepted offline. Candidates must report to Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, at 7:00 AM on 16 November 2026 with the required documents.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes documents verification, physical parameters and fitness test, proficiency/trade test, medical examination, mock interview, final merit list, and joining letter.
Where will the final result be declared?
The final result will be declared on the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.