127 Eco TA Garhwal Rifles Rally 2026: Walk-in for 45 JCO & Soldier Posts at Dehradun (7–8 Dec)

The 127 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological Garhwal Rifles has published an official Recruitment Rally Notification (Employment News 14–20 November 2026, Ref: CBC 10120/11/0008/2627) inviting eligible candidates to appear directly for recruitment at Dehradun (Uttarakhand). This special Ecological Territorial Army (Eco TA) rally is organized exclusively for Ex-Servicemen from the Armed Forces (including Territorial Army Pension Holders) and Ex-Women Employees of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and State Forest Departments.

A total of 45 vacancies across 10 distinct trades have been notified, comprising JCO (Religious Teacher – 01), Soldier (GD – 31), Soldier (Clerk SD – 02), Soldier/Dresser (01), Soldier/Equipment Repair (02), Soldier/Tailor (03), Soldier/Carpenter (01), Soldier/House Keeper (02), Soldier/Chef Community (01), and Soldier/Black Smith (01). Eligible candidates residing in Uttarakhand and across India (as applicable trade-wise) can participate directly in the rally without any prior online registration.

The recruitment rally will be conducted at Jaswant Singh Ground, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, with document checking and physical tests scheduled on 07 and 08 December 2026 (gate entry strictly between 06:00 AM and 09:00 AM), followed by medical examination and interviews on 09 and 10 December 2026. Below is the complete guide covering trade-wise vacancies, service eligibility, physical fitness tests, and mandatory original documents.

127 Eco TA Garhwal Rifles Rally 2026 Highlights

127 Eco TA Rally 2026 Important Dates & Schedule

Application Fee

There is no application fee (Rs. 0/-) for participating in the 127 Eco TA Recruitment Rally. Eligible candidates only need to report directly to the rally ground with their original credentials.

Vacancy Details 2026 (Trade-Wise – Total 45 Posts)

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions of Service

Candidates must strictly meet the following retirement, medical, and service criteria before appearing at the rally:

• Retirement Timeline & Age Ceiling (Ex-Servicemen): Candidates must get enrolled within 05 years from the date of retirement. JCOs can serve up to 55 years of age, while Other Ranks (OR / Soldiers) can serve up to 50 years of age.
• Medical Category: Candidate must strictly be in Medical Category SHAPE-I.
• Character Grading: Character recorded in Discharge Book must be EXEMPLARY / VERY GOOD.
• Ex-Women Employees Qualification: Ex-women employees (including premature retirees) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and State Forest Department must have rendered a minimum service of 20 years in MoEF&CC / State Forest Department and must get enrolled within 05 years from the date of retirement / discharge.
• Legal Clearance: Candidates must not be involved in any civil or criminal police cases.

Selection Procedure & Physical Standards

The selection process differs for Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Women Forest Employees as detailed below:

1. Selection Procedure for Ex-Servicemen

1. Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Includes 1.6 Km Run, Beam (Pull-ups), 9 Feet Ditch, and Zig-Zag Balance.
2. Medical Examination: Candidates shortlisted in document scrutiny and the physical fitness test will undergo a detailed medical examination on 09–10 December 2026.
3. Board of Officers (BOO) Interview: Candidates qualifying in both physical and medical tests will be interviewed by the Board of Officers for final merit selection.

2. Selection Procedure for Ex-Women Employees (MoEF&CC / State Forest Dept)

1. Interview by BOO: Face-to-face interview before the Board of Officers.
2. Proficiency Test: Practical skill assessment in afforestation-related activities and nursery management conducted by BOO.
3. Medical Examination: Clearance of prescribed medical fitness standards.

Mandatory Original Documents Required at Rally Venue

Applicants must carry all original certificates along with self-attested photocopies on the rally day:

Important Terms & Conditions for Candidates

• Volunteer Organization: Territorial Army is purely a volunteer organization and no regular employment or long-term permanent embodiment is promised.
• Non-Pensionable Service: Service rendered in Ecological Territorial Army (Eco TA) Battalions will NOT be pensionable and NO gratuity is admissible.
• Merit Selection: Enrolment is strictly on merit basis depending upon vacancy availability.
• No Liability & Anti-Touts Warning: Rally authorities bear no responsibility for any accidental injury during physical testing. Beware of touts and fraudsters promising selection in exchange for money.

How to Attend 127 Eco TA Recruitment Rally 2026?

No prior online application is required. Eligible candidates should attend the rally directly by following these steps:

1. Verify Eligibility: Ensure you satisfy the 5-year post-retirement criterion, SHAPE-I medical fitness, and Exemplary/Very Good character grading.
2. Assemble Original Dossier: Collect your original PPO, Discharge Book, AGI certificate, education certificates, domicile proof, Aadhaar Card, and 06 passport-size photographs along with photocopies.
3. Report to Rally Ground: Reach Jaswant Singh Ground, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) on 07 December or 08 December 2026.
4. Adhere to Gate Entry Timings: Gate entry is strictly permitted between 06:00 AM and 09:00 AM. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
5. Participate in Selection Stages: Complete document scrutiny and the Physical Fitness Test on 07–08 December, followed by Medical Examination and BOO Interview on 09–10 December 2026 if shortlisted.

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Conclusion

The 127 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological Garhwal Rifles Recruitment Rally 2026 provides an honorable post-retirement service platform for disciplined Ex-Servicemen and veteran women forest department employees to contribute to environmental conservation and ecological restoration in Uttarakhand. With 45 vacancies across JCO, Soldier GD, Clerk, and Tradesmen categories, eligible veterans can step forward directly at Dehradun.

Aspiring Ex-Servicemen and MoEF&CC / State Forest retirees must keep their original PPO, Discharge Book, Aadhaar, Domicile, and 06 photographs ready and report to Jaswant Singh Ground, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun between 06:00 AM and 09:00 AM on 07–08 December 2026.

Disclaimer: This recruitment article is compiled on the basis of official Employment News Rally Notification (CBC 10120/11/0008/2627) issued by 127 Infantry Battalion (TA) Ecological Garhwal Rifles for informational guidance. Candidates are advised to verify reporting timings and trade-wise eligibility norms directly at the rally venue or on the official Territorial Army portal (jointerritorialarmy.gov.in).