39 Gorkha Rifles Jobs 2026: Recruitment Rally for 74 JCO, Soldier, Clerk and Tradesmen Posts from November 16

• 39 Gorkha Rifles announces 74 vacancies for JCO, Soldier GD, Clerk and Tradesmen posts.
• Recruitment rally scheduled from 16 to 21 November 2026 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
• Eligible ex-servicemen and former women forest department employees must report on 16 November at 7 AM.

The 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army), 39 Gorkha Rifles, will conduct a recruitment rally from 16 to 21 November 2026 to fill 74 vacancies across Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), Soldier General Duty, Clerk and Tradesmen categories. The recruitment will be conducted on an All India basis, with eligible candidates required to report at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on 16 November 2026 at 7:00 AM.

The 39 Gorkha Rifles Jobs 2026 recruitment is open to pension-holding ex-servicemen and eligible former women employees of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and State Forest Departments who have completed at least 20 years of service. Selection will involve physical fitness assessments, proficiency or trade tests, medical examination and an interview. No online application or recruitment fee is required.

Selected personnel will initially be enrolled for two years, with possible extensions depending on performance and project requirements. They will receive basic pay and Dearness Allowance according to their rank and service group, along with other admissible benefits.

39 Gorkha Rifles 2026 Recruitment Notification

39 Gorkha Rifles Vacancy Details 2026

The recruitment covers 74 positions across general duty, clerical and technical support categories. Soldier General Duty accounts for the largest share, with 61 vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria for 39 Gorkha Rifles Jobs 2026

The recruitment is restricted to candidates meeting the prescribed previous-service, medical and character requirements.

Ex-Servicemen Eligibility

Applicants from the armed forces must be pension-holding ex-servicemen. Junior Commissioned Officers must be enrolled within five years of retirement and must satisfy the applicable age and fitness requirements.

Candidates must have a SHAPE-1 medical category and an Exemplary or Very Good character record.

Eligibility for Former Women Forest Department Employees

Former women employees of MoEF&CC and State Forest Departments may participate if they have completed at least 20 years of service. Women who retired prematurely are also eligible, subject to fulfilling the prescribed service requirements.

These candidates will undergo relevant proficiency assessments, including tests associated with afforestation and nursery management.

Age Limit

The permissible service age varies by rank.

JCO applicants must also satisfy the requirement of enrolment within five years of retirement.

Physical Standards for Male and Female Candidates

Candidates must meet the following minimum physical measurements to qualify for the recruitment process.

Eligible women from North-East and specified hill regions, including Gorkhas, Assamese and Garhwalis, are entitled to the prescribed height relaxation and corresponding weight relaxation.

Selection Process

Selection for 39 Gorkha Rifles Jobs 2026 will be conducted through multiple assessments designed to evaluate physical fitness, professional suitability and medical eligibility.

The process includes:

1. Physical fitness tests for male candidates, comprising a one-mile run, pull-ups, an eight-foot ditch and zigzag balance beam.
2. Trade tests for candidates applying for tradesmen positions.
3. Proficiency assessments covering afforestation and nursery management for eligible former women forest department employees.
4. Medical examination for candidates qualifying in the physical assessments.
5. Interview conducted by a Board of Officers.

Final enrolment will depend on verification of eligibility, medical fitness and successful completion of the prescribed selection stages.

Salary, Allowances and Service Conditions

Personnel selected for the Ecological Task Force Battalion will receive basic pay and Dearness Allowance according to their respective ranks and service groups.

Other benefits may include Children Education Allowance, Hill Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Road Mileage Allowance, wherever applicable.

Canteen and medical facilities will be provided according to the rules applicable to other units.

The initial enrolment period is two years. Extensions of one year at a time may be granted depending on performance, suitability and project requirements.

The Territorial Army is a voluntary organisation and is essentially part-time in nature. Pension, increments and gratuity are not admissible for service rendered under this Ecological Task Force engagement.

Recruitment Rally Dates and Venue

Candidates must arrive at the venue on the specified reporting date and time with their required original documents.

Documents Required for Recruitment Rally

Applicants must carry the following documents for verification:

• Original Discharge Book
• Pension Payment Order (PPO)
• Educational qualification certificates
• Domicile certificate
• Character certificate issued by the Village Sarpanch or Police Authority
• Eight recent passport-size colour photographs, along with original photographs as required

All certificates must be genuine and free from alterations. Submission of false information or tampered documents may result in cancellation of selection or termination of service.

How to Apply for 39 Gorkha Rifles Jobs 2026

There is no online registration process for this recruitment. Candidates must participate directly in the walk-in rally.

1. Confirm eligibility under the ex-servicemen pension-holder category or the eligible former women forest department employee category.
2. Check the applicable age limit, service conditions, medical category and physical standards.
3. Arrange all original certificates, service records, identification documents and required photographs.
4. Visit Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Cantt, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on 16 November 2026 at 7:00 AM.
5. Complete document verification and participate in the prescribed physical, proficiency or trade assessments.
6. Attend the medical examination and interview when directed by the recruitment authorities.

Application form, details & registration

Candidates should not bring mobile phones to the rally site. Mess facilities and accommodation will not be provided, so participants must arrange their own food and lodging.

Recruitment is entirely free of charge, and candidates should not make payments to any individual claiming to arrange selection. The authorities will not accept responsibility for accidents or injuries sustained during the rally.