The 136 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, Mahar has announced the 136 Inf Bn (TA) Eco Mahar Recruitment Rally 2026 for ex-servicemen of the Armed Forces and ex-women employees of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) and the State Forest Department. The rally will be held at Guards Regimental Centre, Garuda Dwar, Kamptee, Nagpur from 23 to 25 November 2026, starting at 5:00 AM. A total of 62 vacancies are on offer — 53 Soldier (General Duty) posts and 9 Tradesmen posts — open to ex-servicemen from all over India.
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There is no online application; eligible candidates must report directly to the rally venue with their original documents. Read below to know more about the 136 Eco TA Rally 2026, including vacancies, eligibility, physical standards, documents, selection process and terms of engagement.
136 Inf Bn (TA) Eco Mahar Recruitment Rally 2026 Overview
The rally is a walk-in recruitment event conducted by the Territorial Army for ecological conservation duties. Candidates can check the following table for key highlights of the recruitment rally.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Unit | 136 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, Mahar |
| Recruitment Type | Recruitment rally (walk-in) |
| Eligible Candidates | Ex-servicemen (all India) and ex-women employees of MoEF & CC / State Forest Department |
| Total Vacancies | 62 |
| Rally Venue | Phase I, Guards Regimental Centre, Garuda Dwar, Kamptee, Nagpur (Maharashtra) |
| Rally Dates | 23 to 25 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 5:00 AM |
| Application Mode | Direct reporting at the rally venue |
| Selection | Document check, physical tests, interview, medical |
| Engagement | 2 years, extendable by 1 year (non-pensionable) |
| Enquiry Number | 9168168136 |
| Official Website | territorialarmy.in |
136 Eco TA Rally 2026 Schedule
The rally is spread over three days, with physical tests on the first two days and medical/documentation on the last day. Candidates can check the schedule below.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 23 and 24 November 2026 | Run and physical tests |
| 25 November 2026 | Medical and documentation |
Note: Reporting time is 5:00 AM. Candidates who do not report at the venue on the given dates and time will not be allowed in the rally.
136 Inf Bn (TA) Eco Vacancy 2026
The recruitment offers 62 vacancies across Soldier (General Duty) and Tradesmen posts, open to ex-servicemen from all over India. Candidates can check the table below for post-wise vacancies.
136 Eco TA Vacancy 2026
| 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 |
136 Eco TA Rally Eligibility 2026
Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility conditions to attend the rally:
- Ex-servicemen: Must be an ex-serviceman (pension holder) from the Armed Forces.
- Ex-women employees: Must be ex-women employees with at least 20 years of service in MoEF & CC or a State Forest Department.
- Age: There is no minimum age limit for ex-servicemen and ex-women employees. However, they must be enrolled within 5 years from the date of discharge/retirement, as on the date of recruitment.
- Medical category: SHAPE I.
- Character: Exemplary / Very Good.
- Candidates must not be involved in any civil or criminal case.
136 Eco TA Physical Standards 2026
Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards for their category. Candidates can check the table below.
136 Eco TA Physical Standards
| Parameter | Ex-Servicemen | Ex-Women Employees (MoEF & CC / Forest Dept) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160 cm (152 cm for Gorkha, Garhwali and Assamese) | 150 cm |
| Weight | Minimum 50 kg | Minimum 42 kg |
| Chest | 82 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion | Should be capable of 5 cm chest expansion |
136 Eco TA Rally Selection Process 2026
The selection process differs for ex-servicemen and ex-women employees of MoEF & CC / State Forest Department.
For Ex-Servicemen
- Initial document check
- 1 mile run
- 9 feet ditch
- Pull-ups
- Balance beam
- Interview by Board of Officers
- Medical examination
For Ex-Women Employees of MoEF & CC / State Forest Department
- Initial document check
- Interview by Board of Officers
- Proficiency test in afforestation and nursery-related activities
- Medical examination
Documents Required for 136 Eco TA Rally 2026
Candidates must carry the following documents in original (and self-attested copies where specified) to the rally venue:
- Pension Payment Order (PPO) in original
- Discharge book – original and self-attested copy
- Domicile certificate – original and self-attested copy
- Ex-servicemen identity card
- Aadhaar card – original and self-attested copy
- Recent colour passport-size photographs – 10 copies
- Educational certificates
136 Eco TA Terms of Engagement 2026
Candidates should note the following terms of engagement before attending the rally:
- Enrolment is purely on merit and vacancy.
- Service in the Eco TA is non-pensionable.
- Enrolment is initially for 2 years and may be extended by one year based on performance.
- Ex-servicemen (Other Ranks) will be enrolled as Sepoy and can serve till 50 years of age.
- Once enrolled, candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India.
- An enrolled individual can be discharged if found undesirable or unsuitable.
- The previous pension of ex-servicemen will remain untouched.
136 Eco TA Important Instructions 2026
Candidates must carefully note the following instructions:
- Mobile phones are not allowed during the recruitment rally.
- The authorities are not responsible for any accident or injury during the rally.
- Recruitment in the Army is free and fair. Do not pay a bribe to anyone and beware of touts. Candidates caught paying a bribe will be disqualified and face legal action.
- Overwritten, tampered or fake documents will lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action, even after enrolment.
136 Eco TA Rally 2026 for West Bengal Ex-Servicemen
The rally is open to ex-servicemen from all over India, so eligible ex-servicemen from West Bengal can attend. The venue is at Kamptee near Nagpur in Maharashtra, so candidates should plan their travel to reach by 5:00 AM on 23 November 2026, with all original documents and 10 photographs. Remember that you must join within 5 years of your discharge.
FAQs on 136 Inf Bn (TA) Eco Mahar Recruitment Rally 2026
Q1. Where is the 136 Eco TA recruitment rally 2026?
At Phase I, Guards Regimental Centre, Garuda Dwar, Kamptee, Nagpur.
Q2. What are the rally dates?
23 to 25 November 2026. Physical tests are on 23–24 November and medical/documentation on 25 November.
Q3. How many vacancies are there?
62: 53 Soldier (GD) and 9 Tradesmen (7 Soldier Clerk, 1 Housekeeper and 1 Washerman).
Q4. Who can attend the rally?
Ex-servicemen (pension holders) from all over India and ex-women employees of MoEF & CC / State Forest Department with at least 20 years of service.
Q5. Is the service pensionable?
No. Service in the Eco TA is non-pensionable, but the existing pension of ex-servicemen continues.
Q6. Is there any application fee?
The notice does not mention any fee. Candidates only need to report to the rally with their documents.
Q7. What is the age limit for the 136 Eco TA Rally 2026?
There is no minimum age limit. Candidates must be enrolled within 5 years from the date of discharge/retirement, as on the date of recruitment.
Q8. What is the height requirement for ex-women employees?
The minimum height for ex-women employees of MoEF & CC / State Forest Department is 150 cm.
Q9. What is the enquiry number for the rally?
9168168136.
Q10. What is the official website for Territorial Army updates?
territorialarmy.in.
