Apply online for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 under Agnipath Scheme. Online registration open from 13 February to 1 April 2026. Check eligibility and apply now.
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Post Name |
Agniveer |
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Organization |
Indian Army |
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Qualification |
8th Pass |
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Apply Mode |
Online |
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Apply Fee |
₹250/- |
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Start Date |
13 February 2026 |
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Last Date |
01 April 2026 |
Post Name: Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper
Technical, and Tradesmen)
Exam Name: Common
Entrance Exam (CEE), 2026
Organization: Indian
Army
Engagement Period: 4
Years under Agnipath Scheme
Age Limit:
Candidates aged between 17½ to 22 years are eligible. Candidates born between 1
July 2005 and 1 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) can apply for the Indian Army
Agniveer Recruitment. You can use our Age Calculator tool to
check your eligibility.
Examination Fee:
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹250 per category. The
payment can be made through Net Banking from any bank or using
Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Cards or UPI Payment.
District-wise Recruiting Offices
The following Army Recruiting Offices have
issued notifications for candidates domiciled in specific districts of Assam:
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Recruiting Office |
Districts Covered |
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ARO Narangi |
Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Goalpara, Kamrup,
Kamrup Metropolitan, Baksa, Nalbari, Udalguri, Darrang, Bajali, Tamulpur
& South Salmara Mancachar |
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RO (HQ) Shillong |
Morigaon, Nagaon, Sonitpur and Bishwanath |
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ARO Jorhat |
Jorhat, Majuli, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Charaideo,
Dhemaji & Lakhimpur |
Educational Qualification
Agniveer (General Duty): Candidates who have passed the Class 10th/Matric
examination with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject are eligible.
Indian Gorkhas require a simple Class 10th pass. Candidates with valid Light
Motor Vehicle (LMV) or Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving Licenses will be given
preference for Driver requirements.
Agniveer (Technical):
Candidates who have passed the 10+2/Intermediate examination in Science with
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English with a minimum of 50% marks in
aggregate and 40% in each subject are eligible. Alternatively, candidates with
10+2 Science plus a one-year ITI course (NSQF level 4 or above), or 10th pass
with 50% aggregate along with a two-year ITI or two/three-year Diploma in
specified technical streams are also eligible.
Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper Technical: Candidates who have passed the 10+2/Intermediate
examination in any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science) with 60% marks in
aggregate and minimum 50% in each subject are eligible. Securing 50% in English
and Mathematics/Accounts/Book Keeping in Class XII is mandatory.
Agniveer Tradesmen (10th Pass): Candidates who have passed the Class 10th examination
with a minimum of 33% marks in each of the five basic subjects are eligible.
Agniveer Tradesmen (8th Pass): Candidates who have passed the Class 8th examination
with a minimum of 33% marks in each of the five basic subjects are eligible.
Note:
Candidates can apply for up to two Agniveer categories over and above Regular
Entry categories based on their eligibility. Candidates who have appeared in
Class 10th, Class 12th Board Exam, NIOS, or ITI course and are awaiting
declaration of results are also eligible to apply.
Required Physical Standards
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Category |
Height |
Chest |
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Agniveer (General Duty) |
160 cm |
77 cm (+5 cm) |
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Agniveer (General Duty) – Gorkha |
157 cm |
77 cm (+5 cm) |
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Agniveer (Technical) |
157 cm |
77 cm (+5 cm) |
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Agniveer (Clerk/Store Keeper Technical) |
160 cm |
77 cm (+5 cm) |
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Agniveer (Tradesmen) |
160 cm |
77 cm (+5 cm) |
Weight:
Proportionate to height and age as per policy in vogue.
Relaxation for Outstanding Sportsmen: Height relaxation of 2 cm, Chest relaxation of 3 cm,
and Weight relaxation of 5 kg.
Pay Scale of Indian Army Agniveer
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Year |
Customised Package |
In Hand |
Corpus Fund |
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1st Year |
₹30,000/- |
₹21,000/- |
₹9,000/- |
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2nd Year |
₹33,000/- |
₹23,100/- |
₹9,900/- |
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3rd Year |
₹36,500/- |
₹25,550/- |
₹10,950/- |
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4th Year |
₹40,000/- |
₹28,000/- |
₹12,000/- |
Exit After 4 Years:
Approximately ₹10.04 Lakh as Seva Nidhi Package (excluding interest).
Insurance:
Non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 Lakhs.
Permanent Enrollment: Up
to 25% of each specific batch of Agniveer may be enrolled in the regular cadre
of the Indian Army based on organizational requirements and merit.
Bonus Marks (Incentives)
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Category |
Bonus Marks |
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SOS/SOEX/SOWW/SOW (Including Adopted Son) |
20 Marks |
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Sportsmen (International Level) |
20 Marks |
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Sportsmen (State/Junior National Level) |
15 Marks |
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Sportsmen (Inter-University Level) |
10 Marks |
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Sportsmen (District/State School Level) |
05 Marks |
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NCC ‘A’ Certificate |
05 Marks |
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NCC ‘B’ Certificate |
10 Marks |
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NCC ‘C’ Certificate (GD) |
20 Marks |
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NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Clerk/Tech/Tradesman) |
15 Marks |
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NCC ‘C’ + Republic Day Parade (GD) |
25 Marks |
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‘O’ Level IT Certificate (Clerk/SKT only) |
15 Marks |
Recruitment Process of Indian Army
The Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment will be
conducted in two phases. Phase I consists of the Online Common Entrance Exam
(CEE), which will be held at Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centers across India.
The CEE will be conducted in 13 languages. Candidates must qualify in this exam
to proceed to the next stage. Phase II is the Recruitment Rally, organized by
Army Recruiting Offices (AROs) at designated Rally Venues, where shortlisted
candidates will undergo physical fitness tests, medical examinations, and document
verification.
Phase I (Online CEE)
Exam Name: Common
Entrance Examination, 2026
Exam Mode: Online
(Computer-Based Test)
Exam Date: 1 June to
15 June 2026 (Tentatively)
Question Type: Multiple
Choice Questions
Negative Marking:
25% of marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Normalization: Marks
scored by candidates in the Online CEE will be normalized to account for
variation in difficulty levels across different sessions.
Typing Test: A typing
test at 30 words per minute (desirable) will be conducted for Agniveer
Clerk/Store Keeper Technical category.
Phase II (Recruitment Rally)
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the cut-off marks in the written exam, which will be determined proportionate to the available vacancies. The Roll Numbers of candidates who qualify on merit will be published on the Join Indian Army website. Shortlisted candidates will receive a second admit card for the remaining stages of the recruitment process.
The Recruitment Rally includes the following
tests:
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Test |
Criteria |
Marks |
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1.6 Km Run (Group I) |
Up to 5 min 30 sec |
60 Marks |
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1.6 Km Run (Group II) |
5 min 31 sec to 5 min 45 sec |
48 Marks |
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Beam (Pull Ups) – 10 |
10 Pull Ups |
40 Marks |
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Beam (Pull Ups) – 9 |
9 Pull Ups |
33 Marks |
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Beam (Pull Ups) – 8 |
8 Pull Ups |
27 Marks |
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Beam (Pull Ups) – 7 |
7 Pull Ups |
21 Marks |
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Beam (Pull Ups) – 6 |
6 Pull Ups |
16 Marks |
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9 Ft Ditch & Zig-Zag Balance |
Need to Qualify |
Qualifying |
After the physical fitness test, candidates
will undergo Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Medical Examination, and Document
Verification at the Rally site.
Documents Required at Rally Site
Candidates must carry the following documents
(original along with two photocopies) at the Rally site: Admit Card (laser
printed), 20 photographs with white background (not more than three months
old), Education Certificates, Domicile/Nativity Certificate, Caste and Religion
Certificate, School Character Certificate, Police Character Certificate (issued
within the last six months), Unmarried Certificate (issued within the last six
months), Relationship Certificate (for SOS/SOEX), NCC and Sports Certificates
(if applicable), PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, and an Affidavit on ₹10 Non-Judicial
Stamp Paper.
Imporant Dare of Indian Army Recruitment
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Notification Date |
13 February 2026 |
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Apply Start Date |
13 February 2026 |
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Apply End Date |
1 April 2026 |
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CEE Exam Date |
1 June to 15 June 2026 (Tentative) |
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Phase II (Rally) |
To be notified |
Important Links of Indian Army Recruitment
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Application Form |
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Official Notification |
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WhatsApp Channel |
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Install Android App |
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Official Website |