137 CETF Battalion (TA), 39 Gorkha Rifles Recruitment 2025 for JCO

September 13, 2025

The 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army), 39 Gorkha Rifles, has announced a walk-in recruitment rally for 37 vacancies from 23rd to 27th September 2025. The recruitment is exclusively for Ex-Servicemen (Pension holders only) and Ex-Women Employees (including premature retirees) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and State Forest Departments. The rally will be conducted at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Name of Organization	137 CETF Battalion (TA), 39 Gorkha Rifles
Post Names	JCO (GD), Soldier General Duty, Clerk, Tailor, ER, Community, Artisan Metallurgy, Washerman
Education	Minimum 20 years of service in MoEF&CC/State Forest Dept; Character “Very Good”; SHAPE-1 medical category
Total Vacancies	37
Apply Mode	Walk-in Recruitment Rally
Job Location	Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Last Date to Apply	27 September 2025 (Report on 23rd September 2025 at 7:00 AM)

137 CETF Battalion (TA), 39 Gorkha Rifles JCO Vacancy 2025

Post Name	Vacancy	Education
Junior Commissioned Officer (GD)	01	As per rules; must be Ex-servicemen/Ex-women of MoEF&CC/State Forest Dept
Soldier General Duty	26	Same as above
Soldier Clerk (SD)	02	Same as above
Soldier Chef Community	03	Same as above
Soldier Tailor	01	Same as above
Soldier Equipment Repairer (ER)	02	Same as above
Soldier Artisan Metallurgy	01	Same as above
Soldier Washerman	01	Same as above

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Minimum 20 years of service in MoEF&CC or State Forest Department.
Character rating must be “Very Good” or “Exemplary”.
Must be in SHAPE-1 medical category.
Must have retired within the last 5 years.

Age Limit

Category	Maximum Age
Junior Commissioned Officer (GD)	55 years
Other Ranks (Soldiers/Tradesmen)	50 years

Physical Standards

Parameter	Male	Female
Height	160 cm (152 cm for Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Assamese)	150 cm (145 cm for NE/hilly areas)
Weight	50 kg	42 kg
Chest	82 cm + 5 cm expansion	5 cm expansion

Physical Tests

1 Mile Run
Pull-ups
8’/9’ Ditch Jump
Zig-Zag Balance Beam

Proficiency/Trade Test

Trade-specific test for applicable positions.

Medical Examination

Candidates passing physical tests will undergo medical checks as per army standards.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will face an interview board after physical and medical tests.

Salary

Component	Details
Basic Pay	As per rank and service group
Allowances	Dearness Allowance, House Rent, Hill Compensatory, Road Mileage, and Children Education Allowance
Pension	Previous pension remains unchanged
Increments	No annual increments, gratuity, or new pension under CETF (TA)

Application Fee

₹0 – No application fee required.
Note: Bribery or corruption will lead to immediate disqualification.

Selection Process

Physical Screening
Trade/Proficiency Test
Medical Examination
Interview by Board of Officers

Required Documents (Original & Photocopy)

Discharge Book
Pension Payment Order (PPO)
08 Passport-size Color Photographs
Character Certificate from Village Sarpanch or Police
Domicile Certificate
Education Certificates

How to Apply

Check Eligibility: Confirm retirement within the last 5 years and minimum 20 years of service.
Gather Documents: Carry original documents and 1 set of self-attested copies.
Attend Rally:
- Reporting Date & Time: 23rd September 2025, 7:00 AM
- Venue: Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj (UP)
Participate in all selection rounds: physical tests, trade tests, medical, and interview.

Important Dates

Rally Start Date	23 September 2025
Rally End Date	27 September 2025
Reporting Time	07:00 AM on 23rd September 2025

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