136 Infantry Battalion TA Eco Mahar Rally 2026
Job highlights
| Organisation | 136 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, Mahar |
|---|---|
| Location | Kamptee, Nagpur |
| State | 🎬 Maharashtra |
| Employment type | Temporary |
| Vacancies | 62 |
| Apply by | Nov 25, 2026 |
| Education | No minimum educational qualification is specified in the notification. Candidates must bring educational certificates. Ex-servicemen must be Armed Forces pension holders; former women employees must have at least 20 years of service in MoEF & CC or a State Forest Department. |
| Experience | Former women employees of MoEF & CC or a State Forest Department must have at least 20 years of service. Ex-servicemen must be pension holders from the Armed Forces. |
| Age limit | No minimum age limit is stated. Candidates must be enrolled within five years from their date of discharge or retirement, as of the recruitment date. No additional age relaxation is specified. |
| Application fee | The notification does not specify an application fee. Candidates attend the rally directly; there is no online application. |
The 136 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, Mahar is conducting a recruitment rally for Soldier (General Duty) and Tradesmen posts. The opportunity is open to eligible Armed Forces ex-servicemen and former women employees of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change or a State Forest Department who meet the service, medical and other conditions in the notice.
There are 62 vacancies, and candidates must attend the walk-in rally at Phase I, Guards Regimental Centre, Garuda Dwar, Kamptee, Nagpur, between 23 and 25 November 2026. The rally begins at 5:00 AM; there is no online application. Selection includes document verification and assessments that vary by candidate group, followed by an interview and medical examination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Physical tests for ex-servicemen | 23–24 November 2026 |
| Medical examination and documentation | 25 November 2026 |
| Rally reporting time | 5:00 AM on the applicable rally date |
Candidates must report at the venue on the scheduled date and time. The notice states that late or absent candidates will not be allowed to participate.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Recruitment basis |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier (General Duty) | 53 | All India |
| Soldier Clerk (GD) – Tradesman | 7 | All India |
| Housekeeper – Tradesman | 1 | All India |
| Washerman – Tradesman | 1 | All India |
| Total | 62 |
The rally is open to ex-servicemen from across India. The notice also provides eligibility for former women employees of MoEF & CC and State Forest Departments.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The notification does not specify a minimum educational qualification. Candidates are instructed to bring their educational certificates to the rally. Eligible ex-servicemen must be pension holders from the Armed Forces. Eligible former women employees must have completed at least 20 years of service with MoEF & CC or a State Forest Department.
Age Limit
No minimum age limit is stated for ex-servicemen or ex-women employees. Candidates must be enrolled within five years of their discharge or retirement, calculated as of the recruitment date. The notice does not list any additional age relaxation.
Other Eligibility and Physical Standards
Candidates must be in medical category SHAPE I and have an Exemplary or Very Good character record. They must not be involved in any civil or criminal case. The stated physical standards are as follows:
| Parameter | Ex-servicemen | Ex-women employees of MoEF & CC / Forest Department |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160 cm; 152 cm for Gorkha, Garhwali and Assamese candidates | 150 cm |
| Weight | Minimum 50 kg | Minimum 42 kg |
| Chest | 82 cm, with at least 5 cm expansion | Must be capable of 5 cm chest expansion |
Application Fee
The notification does not specify an application fee. This is a walk-in recruitment rally, with candidates required to report to the venue rather than submit an online application.
How to Apply
- Check that you meet the relevant eligibility conditions. Ex-servicemen must be Armed Forces pension holders; former women employees must have at least 20 years of service in MoEF & CC or a State Forest Department.
- Attend the rally in person at Phase I, Guards Regimental Centre, Garuda Dwar, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra. The rally dates are 23–25 November 2026, and reporting is at 5:00 AM on the applicable day. No online application is available.
- Carry the required documents: original Pension Payment Order (PPO); discharge book in original and a self-attested copy; domicile certificate in original and a self-attested copy; ex-servicemen identity card; Aadhaar card in original and a self-attested copy; 10 recent colour passport-size photographs; and educational certificates.
- Take part in the assessments applicable to your candidate category and follow the instructions of the rally authorities. Mobile phones are not allowed at the rally.
- For enquiries, contact 9168168136. The Territorial Army website is territorialarmy.in.
The notice says recruitment is free and fair. Candidates should not pay bribes or engage with touts; anyone caught paying a bribe may be disqualified and face legal action. Overwritten, tampered or fake documents can result in cancellation of candidature and legal action, including after enrolment. The authorities state that they are not responsible for accidents or injuries during the rally.
Salary & Pay Scale
The notification does not state a salary or pay scale. Enrolment is initially for two years and may be extended by one year depending on performance. Eco TA service is non-pensionable, and an ex-serviceman’s existing pension will remain untouched. Ex-servicemen enrolled as Other Ranks will serve as Sepoy and may serve until the age of 50. Enrolled personnel may be required to serve anywhere in India, and an individual may be discharged if found undesirable or unsuitable.
Selection Process
Enrolment is based on merit and the available vacancies. For ex-servicemen, the stages are an initial document check, a one-mile run, a nine-foot ditch, pull-ups, a balance beam, an interview by the Board of Officers and a medical examination. For former women employees of MoEF & CC or a State Forest Department, the process includes an initial document check, an interview by the Board of Officers, a proficiency test in afforestation and nursery-related activities, and a medical examination.
Eligible candidates should plan to reach the Kamptee rally venue on the appropriate date by 5:00 AM and bring all required original documents and copies. The last day of the rally is 25 November 2026.
Important links
- Territorial Army official website: https://territorialarmy.in
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 136 Infantry Battalion TA Eco Mahar rally? +
The rally is scheduled for 23–25 November 2026 at Phase I, Guards Regimental Centre, Garuda Dwar, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Candidates must report at 5:00 AM on the applicable rally date.
How many vacancies are available, and what are the posts? +
There are 62 vacancies: 53 Soldier (General Duty), 7 Soldier Clerk (GD) – Tradesman, 1 Housekeeper – Tradesman and 1 Washerman – Tradesman.
Who is eligible to attend the recruitment rally? +
The rally is open to Armed Forces ex-servicemen who are pension holders and former women employees with at least 20 years of service in MoEF & CC or a State Forest Department, subject to the other eligibility and physical standards.
Is there an online application or application fee? +
No online application is available; candidates must report directly to the rally venue. The notification does not specify an application fee.
What is the age limit for the rally? +
There is no minimum age limit stated. Candidates must be enrolled within five years of discharge or retirement, as of the recruitment date.
What selection tests will candidates face? +
Ex-servicemen undergo a document check, one-mile run, nine-foot ditch, pull-ups, balance beam, Board of Officers interview and medical examination. Former women employees undergo a document check, interview, afforestation and nursery-related proficiency test, and medical examination.