The 127 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, Garhwal Rifles has released a recruitment rally notification for 45 JCO, Soldier and Tradesmen posts in 2026. The recruitment is open to eligible Ex-Servicemen from the Armed Forces, including Territorial Army pension holders, and eligible Ex-Women Employees of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) and State Forest Departments.
The 127 Inf Bn TA Eco Garhwal Rifles Recruitment Rally 2026 will be held from 07 to 10 December 2026 at Jaswant Singh Ground, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun. Document checking and physical tests are scheduled for 07 and 08 December, followed by medical tests on 09 and 10 December. Eligible candidates must report directly to the rally venue with the required original documents.
127 Inf Bn TA Eco Garhwal Rifles Recruitment Rally 2026 Overview
| Organisation Name | 127 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, Garhwal Rifles |
| Post Name | JCO (Religious Teacher), Soldier (GD), Soldier (Clerk SD) and Soldier Tradesmen |
| No of Posts | 45 Posts |
| Advertisement Number | EN 33/59 (CBC 10120/11/0008/2627) |
| Job Type | Territorial Army Volunteer Service |
| Eligibility | Ex-Servicemen and eligible Ex-Women Employees of MoEF & CC / State Forest Departments |
| Age Limit | JCO: Up to 55 Years of Service; Other Ranks: Up to 50 Years of Service |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Recruitment Rally |
| Rally Dates | 07-12-2026 to 10-12-2026 |
| Rally Venue | Jaswant Singh Ground, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Reporting Time | 06:00 AM to 09:00 AM |
| Official Website | https://territorialarmy.in/ |
Important Dates
- Employment News Publication: 14-11-2026 to 20-11-2026
- Document Checking and Physical Test: 07-12-2026 to 08-12-2026
- Reporting Time: 06:00 AM to 09:00 AM
- Medical Test for Selected Candidates: 09-12-2026 to 10-12-2026
127 Inf Bn TA Eco Garhwal Rifles Vacancy 2026 - Post Details
The 127 Infantry Battalion (TA) Ecological, Garhwal Rifles has announced 45 vacancies for JCO and Soldier posts in various trades. The post-wise vacancy distribution and eligible states are given below:
| Post Name | No. of Posts | State Eligible |
| JCO (Religious Teacher) | 01 | Uttarakhand |
| Soldier (GD) | 31 | All India |
| Soldier (Clerk SD) | 02 | All India |
| Soldier / Dresser | 01 | All India |
| Soldier / Equipment Repair | 02 | All India |
| Soldier / Tailor | 03 | All India |
| Soldier / Carpenter | 01 | All India |
| Soldier / House Keeper | 02 | All India |
| Soldier / Chef Community | 01 | All India |
| Soldier / Black Smith | 01 | All India |
| Total | 45 | - |
Who Can Apply for 127 Inf Bn TA Eco Garhwal Rifles Recruitment Rally 2026?
The recruitment rally is intended for eligible former defence personnel and specified retired women employees of forest-related government departments. The eligibility conditions are as follows:
- Ex-Servicemen: Former personnel of the Armed Forces, including Territorial Army pension holders, can participate subject to the prescribed service conditions.
- Ex-Women Employees: Former women employees, including premature retirees, of MoEF & CC and State Forest Departments must have completed at least 20 years of service.
- Medical Category: Ex-Servicemen must be in SHAPE-I medical category.
- Character: Candidates must have an Exemplary or Very Good character record.
- Service Record: Candidates must not be involved in any civil or police case.
- State Eligibility: JCO (Religious Teacher) vacancies are for Uttarakhand candidates, while the Soldier vacancies are open on an All India basis.
127 Inf Bn TA Eco Garhwal Rifles Recruitment Rally 2026 - Age Limit
The recruitment notification specifies service-related age conditions for eligible Ex-Servicemen.
- JCO: Can serve up to 55 years of age.
- Other Ranks (OR): Can serve up to 50 years of age.
- Enrolment Condition: Candidates should be enrolled within five years from the date of retirement or discharge.
Candidates must satisfy the applicable age and service conditions mentioned in the recruitment notice.
127 Inf Bn TA Eco Garhwal Rifles Recruitment Rally 2026 - Application Fee
No application fee is specified in the published recruitment notice. Candidates are required to attend the recruitment rally directly with their original documents.
127 Inf Bn TA Eco Garhwal Rifles Recruitment Rally 2026 - Selection Process
The selection process differs for Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Women Employees. Candidates will be assessed through the prescribed physical, proficiency, medical and interview stages.
For Ex-Servicemen
- Physical Fitness Test: 1.6 km run, beam, 9 feet ditch and balance test.
- Medical Examination: Candidates shortlisted after the physical test will undergo a medical examination.
- Interview: Candidates qualifying in the physical and medical examinations will be interviewed by the Board of Officers (BOO).
For Ex-Women Employees
- Interview by the Board of Officers (BOO).
- Proficiency test in afforestation-related activities and nursery management.
- Medical examination.
Final enrolment will be based on merit and the availability of vacancies.
Documents Required for 127 Inf Bn TA Eco Garhwal Rifles Recruitment Rally 2026
Candidates must carry the following original documents when reporting to the recruitment venue.
For Ex-Servicemen
- Pension Payment Order (PPO) and Discharge Book.
- Extended AGI Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate / Aadhaar Card.
- Civil Education Certificate.
- 06 passport-size photographs.
For Ex-Women Employees
- Original Pension Order.
- Certificate from the concerned department confirming 20 years of service.
- Domicile Certificate / Aadhaar Card.
- 06 passport-size photographs.
How to Attend 127 Inf Bn TA Eco Garhwal Rifles Recruitment Rally 2026
- Read the official recruitment notice carefully and verify the eligibility criteria for the respective post.
- Check the prescribed service, age, medical and character requirements.
- Arrange all necessary original documents and passport-size photographs.
- Visit Jaswant Singh Ground, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- Report for document checking and the physical test on 07 or 08 December 2026 between 06:00 AM and 09:00 AM.
- Complete document verification and the applicable physical or proficiency tests.
- Shortlisted candidates must attend the medical examination on 09 or 10 December 2026, as directed by the recruitment authorities.
- Attend the interview by the Board of Officers wherever applicable.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The Territorial Army is a volunteer organisation, and regular employment is not guaranteed.
- Long-term embodiment is not promised under this recruitment.
- Service rendered in the Ecological Territorial Army Battalion is not pensionable, and no gratuity is admissible.
- Enrolment depends on merit and the vacancies available.
- Candidates should beware of touts or individuals demanding money in exchange for recruitment.
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