Territorial Army 130 Infantry Battalion Kumaon Recruitment Rally 2026 — 69 Posts, Apply at Pithoragarh by 08 Aug (Uttarakhand)

Territorial Army — 130 Infantry Battalion (TA) Ecological (Kumaon), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced a Soldier Recruitment Rally 2026 for 69 posts across 10 trades at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. As of July 2026, Territorial Army Kumaon Recruitment Rally 2026 is open for Indian male civilians aged 18 to 42 years with 10th pass qualification. The Territorial Army is a second line of defence and allows civilians to serve the nation while maintaining their civil employment. Selected soldiers will serve in the 130 Infantry Battalion (TA) Ecological (Kumaon) engaged in ecological conservation, afforestation, and disaster relief duties in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. The selection process consists of Document Verification, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Medical Examination, and Written Examination at the rally venue in Pithoragarh. Pay is as per 7th Pay Commission norms during embodiment periods. Candidates must report directly to the recruitment rally venue at Pithoragarh on or before 08 August 2026 with all original documents and attested photocopies. There is no online application — physical attendance at the rally is mandatory for all candidates.

- 10th Pass (Matriculation/SSC) from a recognised board - Indian male civilians only — not already serving in Armed Forces or CPOs - Age: 18 to 42 years as on prescribed date - Physical fitness standards as per Territorial Army norms - Medical fitness as per TA medical standards - Domicile of Uttarakhand / Kumaon region preferred as per unit requirements - No application fee applicable

No application fee for Territorial Army recruitment rally

Soldier pay as per 7th Pay Commission norms for Territorial Army — Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 per month basic) plus Military Service Pay, DA, and applicable allowances during embodiment/training periods.

1. Visit the official Indian Army website at joinindianarmy.nic.in for official notification 2. Download and read the complete Territorial Army 130 Infantry Battalion Kumaon Rally 2026 notification PDF carefully 3. Verify your eligibility for the trade you wish to apply for 4. Prepare all original documents — educational certificates, age proof, domicile certificate, and category certificate 5. Prepare attested photocopies of all required documents in sets as specified 6. Carry recent passport-size photographs as per specified quantity and format 7. Report to the recruitment rally venue at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand on or before 08 August 2026 8. Undergo document verification, physical fitness test, and medical examination at the rally 9. Qualified candidates will appear for written examination at the rally venue 10. No advance online registration required — direct attendance at rally venue is the mode of recruitment