The Indian Army has officially released the Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Notification under the Agnipath Scheme. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates from across India can apply online for various Agniveer posts. Recruitment will be conducted through a Common Entrance Exam (CEE) followed by physical and medical tests.
Online applications are open from 13 February 2026 to 01 April 2026.
📌 Recruitment Overview
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Post Name: Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, Tradesmen)
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Scheme Name: Agnipath Scheme
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Service Duration: 4 Years
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Department: Indian Army
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Ministry: Ministry of Defence, Government of India
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Job Location: Across India
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Application Mode: Online
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Application Fee: ₹250
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Online Application Start | 13 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 April 2026 |
| Online CEE Exam | 01–15 June 2026 (Tentative) |
| CEE Result | To be announced |
🎯 Post-wise Eligibility Criteria
1️⃣ Agniveer (General Duty)
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Class 10th pass
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Minimum 45% aggregate marks and 33% in each subject
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LMV Driving License holders preferred for driver roles
2️⃣ Agniveer (Technical)
Candidates must meet any one of the following:
✔ 10+2 (Science) with Physics, Maths & English – 50% aggregate
✔ 10+2 with ITI (NSQF Level 4 or above)
✔ 2-year vocational course (Physics & Maths mandatory)
✔ 10th pass (50% aggregate, 40% in Eng/Maths/Science) + 2-year ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in technical streams such as:
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Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics
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Computer Science/IT
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Automobile Engineering
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Fitter, Electrician, Surveyor, etc.
3️⃣ Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper (Technical)
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10+2 in any stream
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60% aggregate marks
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Minimum 50% in each subject
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50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping mandatory
4️⃣ Agniveer Tradesmen (10th Pass)
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Class 10th pass
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33% in each subject
5️⃣ Agniveer Tradesmen (8th Pass)
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Class 8th pass
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33% in each subject
🎂 Age Limit
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Minimum: 17 years 6 months
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Maximum: 22 years
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Eligible Birth Dates: 01 July 2005 to 01 July 2009 (inclusive)
📏 Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Chest |
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| General Duty | 160 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm expansion) |
| Technical | 157 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm expansion) |
| Clerk/SKT | 160 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm expansion) |
| Tradesmen | 160 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm expansion) |
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Weight: Proportionate to height & age as per Army standards
💰 Salary & Benefits
| Year | Package | In-Hand (Approx.) |
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| 1st | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 2nd | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 |
| 3rd | ₹36,500 | ₹25,580 |
| 4th | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 |
After 4 Years (Exit Package)
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₹10.04 Lakhs (Seva Nidhi Package) + Interest
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Life Insurance Cover: ₹48 Lakhs
💳 Application Fee
₹250 (Payable via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
📝 How to Apply Online
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Visit the official Indian Army recruitment portal.
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Click on “New User? Register” to complete registration.
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Login and fill in personal & educational details.
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Upload required documents.
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Pay the application fee.
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Submit and download the application form for future reference.
🔎 Why Join as an Agniveer?
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Opportunity to serve the nation
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Attractive salary & benefits
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Skill development & discipline
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Financial security through Seva Nidhi package
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Priority in various government & private sector jobs after completion
🔗 Important Web-Links – Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
🌐 Official Website: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in
📝 Online Application Portal (Agniveer 2026): https://joinindianarmy.nic.in
📄 Official Notification (ARO-wise): Available on the official recruitment portal
🎟 Admit Card Download: To be released on the official website before the CEE
📊 CEE Result: Will be published on the official recruitment portal
📌 Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding exam date, admit card, and result announcements.
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Agniveer CEE Guide Book | Click Here |
| CEE Practice Test | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Rest of India |
| Official Notification | Upper Assam | Lower Assam | Central Assam |
| Official Website | Click Here |
🪖 Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The Agniveer Recruitment 2026 under the Agnipath Scheme involves a two-phase selection process: an online exam followed by a recruitment rally. Only candidates who successfully clear both phases will proceed toward final enrollment.
Phase I – Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
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Exam Name: Common Entrance Examination (CEE)
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Date: June 2026 onwards (Tentative)
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Mode: Online, Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Number of Questions: 50 or 100 (depends on post applied for)
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Duration: 60 or 120 minutes (as per category)
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Negative Marking: 25% deduction for each wrong answer
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Normalization: Marks will be normalized across different sessions to ensure fairness
Note: Candidates qualifying Phase I will have their roll numbers published on the official portal and receive a second admit card for Phase II.
Phase II – Recruitment Rally (Physical & Medical Assessment)
Shortlisted candidates from Phase I will attend the Recruitment Rally organized by Army Recruiting Offices (AROs) at designated rally venues. Phase II consists of the following:
1. Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Candidates must pass the standard physical fitness tests as per Army requirements.
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
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Measurements such as height, chest, and weight will be recorded.
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Region-based and category-wise relaxations are allowed with valid documents.
3. Adaptability Test
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Tests the candidate’s ability to adapt to Army life and environment.
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Conducted on a tablet or mobile device, with no fixed syllabus.
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Only candidates who clear this stage move to the medical examination.
4. Medical Examination
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Conducted by the Army Medical Team at the rally site as per Army standards.
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Candidates declared unfit may undergo a review medical examination at a Military/Base/Command Hospital.
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Final fitness decisions rest with Army medical authorities; no appeals are allowed after the review.
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Guidelines for candidates:
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Get a pre-rally medical check-up, especially for flat foot, vision, deformities.
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Ensure ears are cleaned to avoid disqualification.
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Contact lenses are not allowed.
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If 270+ days elapse between screening and dispatch, medical exams will be repeated.
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Important: Passing the medical exam does not guarantee recruitment, as final enrollment is subject to Army standards.
✅ Quick Flow of Selection Process
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Apply Online → 2. Phase I: CEE Exam → 3. Shortlisting by Merit → 4. Phase II: Recruitment Rally
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Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
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Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
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Adaptability Test
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Medical Examination
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Final Enrollment (after passing all stages)
