Organisation 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army)
Post JCO (GD), Soldier GD, Clerk, Chef, Tailor, Housekeeper, Washerman, Dresser
Qualification Ex-servicemen/Ex-women employees with 20+ years service
Age Limit JCOs up to 55 years, OR up to 50 years
Salary Basic Pay + DA, various allowances
Last Date 23 May 2026
Apply Mode Offline (Recruitment Rally)

The 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army) has announced recruitment for 161 vacancies exclusively for ex-servicemen and ex-women employees. This is a short-term contract opportunity for ecological conservation work across three locations in India.

Vacancy & Post Details

The recruitment drive fills multiple positions with the following vacancy distribution:

Post Name Vacancies
JCO (GD)(ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
Soldier GD (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
Soldier Clerk (SD) (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
Chef Community (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
Tailor (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
Housekeeper (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
Washerman (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
Dresser (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must be ex-servicemen (Indian domicile pension holders) or ex-women employees (including premature retirees) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department with minimum 20 years of service.

Age Limit: JCOs can serve up to 55 years and Other Ranks (OR) can serve up to 50 years. Candidates must enroll within 5 years from their date of retirement.

Experience: Minimum 20 years of service in MoEF&CC/State Forest Department is mandatory for all applicants.

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will receive:

Note: This is a contract position without annual increment, pension, or gratuity for service rendered in CETF Battalion (TA). The initial enrollment period is 2 years, extendable based on requirements.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted through:

  1. Physical fitness assessment
  2. Medical examination
  3. Document verification
  4. Personal interview

Candidates must appear at the recruitment rally with all original documents.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Since this is an offline recruitment process:

  1. Attend the recruitment rally at your preferred location with all required documents
  2. Bring original and photocopies of all educational certificates
  3. Carry proof of ex-serviceman status and pension documents
  4. Submit service verification documents showing 20+ years of service
  5. Complete the application form available at the rally venue

Application Fee: Not mentioned in notification

Important Dates

Event Date
Recruitment Rally - Bengdubi (WB) 5-8 May 2026
Recruitment Rally - Varanasi (UP) 13-16 May 2026
Recruitment Rally - Dehradun (UK) 20-23 May 2026
Last Date for Application 23 May 2026

Important Links

Official notification: Not available online
Apply online: Offline process only
Official website: Visit Territorial Army website for updates

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    137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army) 39 Gorkha Rifles

    137 CETF TA Recruitment 2026 — 161 Vacancies for Ex-Servicemen, Apply by 23 May

    161 Vacancies
    short-term contract
    Other
    Bengdubi (WB), Varanasi (UP), Dehradun (UK)
    West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand

    Salary

    Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance as admissible for rank and service group. Other allowances like Children Education Allowance, Hill Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Road Mileage Allowance etc. will be admissible. No annual increment, pension, or gratuity for service rendered in CETF Bn (TA).

    Qualification

    Ex-servicemen Indian Domicile (Pension holder only) or Ex-women employees (including premature retiree) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department with minimum 20 years of service in MoEF&CC/State Forest Department.

    Age Limit

    JCOs can serve up to 55 yrs & OR can serve upto 50 yrs. Should get enrolled within 5 yrs from date of retirement.

    Application Mode

    offline

    Last Date

    23 May 2026

    Experience

    Ex-Servicemen (Pension holder only) or Ex-women employees (including premature retiree) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department with minimum 20 years of service.

    137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army) 39 Gorkha Rifles
    JCO (GD)(ESM), Sol GD (ESM), Sol Clk (SD) (ESM), Chef Com (ESM), Tailor (ESM), Housekeeper (ESM), Washerman (ESM), Dresser (ESM)
    sarkari naukri
    govt job
    2026
    West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand

    📋 Quick Overview

    Organisation 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army)
    Post JCO (GD), Soldier GD, Clerk, Chef, Tailor, Housekeeper, Washerman, Dresser
    Qualification Ex-servicemen/Ex-women employees with 20+ years service
    Age Limit JCOs up to 55 years, OR up to 50 years
    Salary Basic Pay + DA, various allowances
    Last Date 23 May 2026
    Apply Mode Offline (Recruitment Rally)

    The 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army) has announced recruitment for 161 vacancies exclusively for ex-servicemen and ex-women employees. This is a short-term contract opportunity for ecological conservation work across three locations in India.

    Vacancy & Post Details

    The recruitment drive fills multiple positions with the following vacancy distribution:

    Post Name Vacancies
    JCO (GD)(ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
    Soldier GD (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
    Soldier Clerk (SD) (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
    Chef Community (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
    Tailor (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
    Housekeeper (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
    Washerman (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies
    Dresser (ESM) Part of 161 total vacancies

    Eligibility Criteria

    Educational Qualification: Candidates must be ex-servicemen (Indian domicile pension holders) or ex-women employees (including premature retirees) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department with minimum 20 years of service.

    Age Limit: JCOs can serve up to 55 years and Other Ranks (OR) can serve up to 50 years. Candidates must enroll within 5 years from their date of retirement.

    Experience: Minimum 20 years of service in MoEF&CC/State Forest Department is mandatory for all applicants.

    • Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance as admissible for rank and service group
    • Children Education Allowance
    • Hill Compensatory Allowance
    • House Rent Allowance
    • Road Mileage Allowance

    Note: This is a contract position without annual increment, pension, or gratuity for service rendered in CETF Battalion (TA). The initial enrollment period is 2 years, extendable based on requirements.

    1. Physical fitness assessment
    2. Medical examination
    3. Document verification
    4. Personal interview
    1. Attend the recruitment rally at your preferred location with all required documents
    2. Bring original and photocopies of all educational certificates
    3. Carry proof of ex-serviceman status and pension documents
    4. Submit service verification documents showing 20+ years of service
    5. Complete the application form available at the rally venue

    Important Dates

    Event Date
    Recruitment Rally - Bengdubi (WB) 5-8 May 2026
    Recruitment Rally - Varanasi (UP) 13-16 May 2026
    Recruitment Rally - Dehradun (UK) 20-23 May 2026
    Last Date for Application 23 May 2026

    Important Links

    Official notification: Not available online
    Apply online: Offline process only
    Official website: Visit Territorial Army website for updates

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