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