Territorial Army CETF Recruitment Rally 2026 - 161 Posts (JCO, GD, Clerk, Chef, Tailor)

Age Limits

• Enrolled within 5 years from date of retirement. JCOs up to 55 years; Other Ranks up to 50 years (on the date of reporting for the rally).

Educational Qualification & Experience (Mandatory)

• Ex-Servicemen Indian Domicile (pension holders only) OR Ex-Women employees (including premature retirees) of MoEF&CC and State Forest Department with a minimum of 20 years of service.
• Medical Category: SHAPE-1
• Character: EXEMPLARY / VERY GOOD

Physical Standards

• Height: Male 160 cm (152 cm for Gorkhas, Garhwalis & Assamese); Female 150 cm
• Weight: Minimum 50 kg (male) & 42 kg (female)
• Chest (Male): 82 cm with minimum expansion 5 cm
• Chest (Female): Minimum expansion of 5 cm

Note: Relaxation of 5 cm in height and weight for women of North East and hill areas (Gorkhas, Assamese & Garhwalis) will be provided.

Important Dates

• Phase 1: 05 May 2026 to 08 May 2026 at Bengdubi (WB)
• Phase 2: 13 May 2026 to 16 May 2026 at Varanasi (UP)
• Phase 3: 20 May 2026 to 23 May 2026 at Dehradun (UK)
• Reporting Time for Screening: 07:00 AM (all phases)

Note: If any date is not fully resolved from the source, the original text has been preserved in this field.

Application Fees

• There is no online application form or application fee for this recruitment rally. Eligible candidates must attend the rally in person as per the schedule. The rally is a free service.

Important Instructions

• Recruitment is a free service; do not pay bribes or fall for touts. No mobiles are allowed inside the rally site. No accommodation will be provided. Territorial Army is a part-time service with no guaranteed permanent employment.
• Enrolled personnel may be discharged if found unsuitable by the unit board of officers.
• Bring the original documents listed in the rally guidelines along with photocopies.
• This TA recruitment relies on phase-wise screening, physical tests, proficiency tests, medical examination, and an interview.