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Territorial Army 130 INF BN (TA) ECO KUMAON Recruitment Rally 2026 – Apply for 69 Soldier Vacancies

130 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, KUMAON

130 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, KUMAON has released a recruitment rally notification for 69 Soldier vacancies across various trades. Eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Women employees of MoEF & CC/State Forest Department can participate in the recruitment rally scheduled from 03 August to 08 August 2026 at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

Vacancies
69
Salary
No fixed monthly salary mentioned. Candidates are paid only during the period of embodiment/service.
Qualification
Ex-Servicemen of Armed Forces and Ex-Women Employees of MoEF & CC / State Forest Department meeting prescribed service conditions
Last Date
03 August 2026

Vacancy Details

Organization Name130 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, KUMAON
Examination Name130 INF BN (TA) ECO KUMAON Recruitment Rally 2026
Advertisement No.CBC 10120/11/0005/2627
Post Name
  • Soldier (General Duty)
  • Soldier (Chef Community)
  • Soldier (Washer Man)
  • Soldier (Tailor)
  • Soldier (Equipment Repairer)
  • Soldier (Hair Dresser)
  • Soldier (Black Smith)
  • Soldier (Clerk)
  • Soldier (Carpenter)
  • Soldier (House Keeper)
Total Vacancies69
Job TypeDefence Jobs
Application ModeOnline
LocationUttarakhand

Important Dates

EventDate
DOCUMENT_VERIFICATION03 August 2026
PHYSICAL_TEST04 August 2026
MEDICAL_TEST_INTERVIEW05 August 2026
RECRUITMENT_RALLY_START03 August 2026
RECRUITMENT_RALLY_END08 August 2026
REPORTING_TIME03 August 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Ex-Servicemen of Armed Forces and Ex-Women Employees of MoEF & CC / State Forest Department meeting prescribed service conditions

• Ex-servicemen of the Armed Forces are eligible. • Ex-Women employees (including premature retirees) of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF & CC) and State Forest Department are eligible. • Ex-servicemen should be enrolled within 5 years from the date of retirement. • Medical Category SHAPE-I is mandatory. • Character should be Exemplary or Very Good. • Ex-servicemen should be Indian Domicile and Pension Holders. • Ex-Women employees should have completed minimum 20 years of service in MoEF & CC or State Forest Department. • Candidates should not be involved in any civil or police cases.

Salary Structure

ComponentAmount
Monthly SalaryNot Mentioned
Embodiment PayPaid only during actual period of service
Initial Engagement2 Years
Extension1 Year at a time based on satisfactory performance
Pension/GratuityNot Admissible

Documents Required

  • PPO (Pension Payment Order)
  • Discharge Book
  • Pension Order
  • Certificate of 20 Years Service (for Ex-Women Employees)
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Eight Passport Size Photographs
  • Original Service Documents
  • Identity Proof

Selection Process

  1. 1Online Registration
  2. 2Document Verification
  3. 3Physical Fitness Test
  4. 4Interview
  5. 5Proficiency Test (for Ex-Women Employees)
  6. 6Medical Examination
  7. 7Merit-Based Enrolment

Exam Pattern

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
Document VerificationNot MentionedQualifying03 August 2026
Physical Fitness TestNot MentionedQualifying04 August 2026
Medical ExaminationNot MentionedQualifying05-08 August 2026
InterviewNot MentionedQualifying05-08 August 2026

There is no written examination mentioned in the official notification. Selection is primarily based on document verification, physical fitness tests, interview, proficiency assessment and medical fitness as applicable to the candidate category.

Syllabus

Candidates should focus on physical fitness and ensure all service-related documents are complete. Ex-Women employees should prepare for afforestation and nursery management proficiency assessment.

How To Apply

Visit the official website www.130ta.com. Read the eligibility criteria and terms of engagement carefully. Complete online registration with accurate personal and service details. If unable to register online, directly report at Devkatiya Ground, Pithoragarh. Carry all original documents and photographs on the reporting date. Attend document verification, physical tests, medical examination and interview as scheduled. Keep copies of all documents for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Only eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Women employees should participate. • Candidates must report with original documents. • SHAPE-I medical category is compulsory. • Candidates should not have any pending civil or police cases. • This recruitment does not guarantee permanent employment. • Service rendered is not eligible for pension, gratuity or increment. • Candidates must report on time at Devkatiya Ground, Pithoragarh. • Authorities will not be responsible for any accident or injury during the rally.

Job Description

Introduction 130 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, KUMAON has invited eligible candidates for Territorial Army 130 INF BN (TA) ECO KUMAON Recruitment Rally 2026. The recruitment aims to fill 69 Soldier vacancies across multiple trades. Vacancy Overview A total of 69 vacancies have been announced for Soldier posts under ten different trades. The recruitment includes vacancies for General Duty, Chef Community, Washer Man, Tailor, Carpenter and several other trades. Eligibility Only Ex-Servicemen of Armed Forces and Ex-Women employees of MoEF & CC or State Forest Departments are eligible. Ex-servicemen must be pension holders and should have retired within the prescribed enrolment period. Ex-Women employees must possess at least 20 years of qualifying service. Age Limit The official notification has not specified any age limit. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed official notification for additional conditions. Salary No fixed salary or pay scale has been specified. Selected candidates will receive payment only during the period of embodiment or active engagement. No pension or gratuity benefits are admissible. Selection Process Selection will be based on document verification, physical fitness test, interview, proficiency assessment and medical examination. Final enrolment will be purely merit-based. Application Process Eligible candidates can complete online registration through www.130ta.com. Those facing technical issues may directly report at Devkatiya Ground, Pithoragarh with all required original documents. Important Dates • Recruitment Rally: 03 August 2026 to 08 August 2026 • Document Verification: 03 August 2026 • Physical Test: 04 August 2026 • Medical Test & Interview: 05 August 2026 to 08 August 2026 Conclusion Territorial Army 130 INF BN (TA) ECO KUMAON Recruitment Rally 2026 provides an opportunity for eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Women employees to serve in Ecological Territorial Army units. Interested candidates should verify eligibility and participate in the rally with complete documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

About this Recruitment

Territorial Army 130 INF BN (TA) ECO KUMAON Recruitment Rally 2026 has been announced for 69 Soldier vacancies under various trades. The recruitment notification has been issued by 130 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, KUMAON for eligible Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Women employees of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF & CC) and State Forest Departments. As per the official notification, the recruitment rally will be conducted at Devkatiya Ground, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand from 03 August 2026 to 08 August 2026. Interested candidates can register online through the official website www.130ta.com. In case of technical difficulties during registration, candidates are also permitted to directly report at the rally venue with all required documents. The Territorial Army recruitment drive offers a total of 69 vacancies distributed among various Soldier trades including Soldier General Duty, Chef Community, Washer Man, Tailor, Equipment Repairer, Hair Dresser, Black Smith, Clerk, Carpenter and House Keeper. Among these, Soldier General Duty has the highest number of vacancies with 49 posts. Eligibility for this recruitment is restricted to specific categories only. Ex-servicemen should be Indian domicile pension holders and must be enrolled within five years from their retirement date. Candidates are required to possess SHAPE-I medical category and maintain an Exemplary or Very Good character record. Ex-Women employees, including premature retirees from MoEF & CC and State Forest Departments, should have completed at least 20 years of service. The selection process under Territorial Army 130 INF BN Recruitment Rally 2026 includes online registration, document verification, physical fitness tests, interview, proficiency tests for Ex-Women employees and medical examination. Ex-servicemen will undergo physical fitness tests including 1.6 km run, pull-ups, balance test and 9 feet ditch. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently appear for medical examination and interview. No application fee has been prescribed in the notification. Candidates are advised to carry original PPO, Discharge Book, domicile proof, Aadhaar Card, service certificates and photographs while attending the rally. The notification clearly states that this is not a regular permanent government job. Selected candidates will be engaged only during the period of embodiment and no pension, gratuity or permanent employment benefits will be admissible. Ex-servicemen will initially be engaged for a period of two years, which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and organizational requirements. Candidates should thoroughly verify their eligibility conditions before participating in the recruitment rally and ensure timely reporting at the designated venue.