Territorial Army Recruitment 2026: Rally in Dehradun for 45 JCO and Soldier Posts

The 127 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, Garhwal Rifles has announced a recruitment rally for 45 JCO, Soldier and Tradesmen posts. The recruitment will be conducted at Jaswant Singh Ground, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, from December 7 to 10, 2026.

This recruitment is intended for eligible ex-servicemen and former women employees of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and State Forest Departments. It is a walk-in rally, not an online application process. Eligible candidates must report at the venue with the required original documents.

Which Posts Are Available and How Many Vacancies Are There?

The recruitment covers one JCO position, Soldier General Duty, Clerk and several technical and support trades. The post-wise distribution reported for the rally is given below.

Vacancy clarification: The Jagran Josh report mentions 44 posts, but the post-wise vacancy figures above add up to 45. Candidates should check the original recruitment advertisement before relying on the total or applying for a particular trade.

Dehradun Rally Schedule and Reporting Instructions

Candidates should plan their visit according to the stage of selection. Document checking and physical tests will take place first, followed by medical examinations and interviews for shortlisted candidates.

Candidates should reach the venue within the prescribed reporting window on the relevant screening dates. Those shortlisted in the initial stages will be informed about the subsequent selection requirements.

What Happens During the Selection Process?

The selection process will differ according to the candidate's eligibility category and post. Ex-servicemen will undergo physical fitness and medical assessments, followed by an interview. Eligible former women employees will be assessed through an interview, a relevant proficiency test and medical examination.

The physical fitness assessment for eligible ex-servicemen includes:

• 1.6 km run
• Beam test
• 9-feet ditch
• Balance test

Candidates who qualify in the required physical assessment will proceed to the medical examination and interview stages. Final selection will depend on the prescribed eligibility conditions, performance and available vacancies.

Documents to Carry to the Recruitment Rally

Since this is a walk-in recruitment process, candidates should prepare their documents before travelling to Dehradun. They should carry original certificates and the supporting records applicable to their category.

Ex-servicemen should keep the following documents ready:

• Pension Payment Order (PPO)
• Discharge Book
• Extended AGI Certificate
• Domicile Certificate or Aadhaar Card
• Civil education certificates
• Six recent passport-size photographs
• Relevant medical and service records

Former women employees should carry:

• Original Pension Order
• Certificate from the concerned department confirming the required 20 years of service
• Domicile Certificate or Aadhaar Card
• Six recent passport-size photographs
• Other supporting service and identity documents required by the notification

Candidates should check the original advertisement for any additional document requirements applicable to their category or trade.