Indian Army Recruitment 2026

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026: Apply date, last date, fee, age limit, exam mode, selection process & rally details. Check eligibility now.

Name of Post	Agniveer
No. of Posts	-
Organization	Indian Army
Eligibility	Minimum 8th Pass
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	Rs 250/-
Start Date	13 February 2026
Last Date	01 April 2026
Official Website	Join Indian Army Official Portal

The Indian Army has issued zone-wise official notifications for the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 under the Agniveer recruitment process through the Agnipath Scheme for the Recruiting Year 2027. The Army Recruiting Offices located at Narangi, Shillong, and Jorhat have invited online applications from eligible unmarried male candidates who are permanent residents of various districts of Assam.

The online application process for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 commenced on 13 February 2026, and candidates can submit their applications until 1 April 2026. The Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE) is tentatively scheduled to be conducted from 1 June to 15 June 2026. Interested applicants are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical difficulties.

Indian Army Recruitment Details

Post Name: Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, and Tradesmen)

Examination Name: Common Entrance Examination (CEE), 2026

Organization: Indian Army

Service Duration: Selected candidates will serve for a period of 4 years under the Agnipath Scheme.

Age Limit: Applicants must be between 17½ and 22 years of age. Candidates born between 1 July 2005 and 1 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026. Candidates can check their exact age eligibility using our Age Calculator Tool.

Application Fee: An examination fee of ₹250/- per category is applicable. The fee can be paid online through Net Banking of any bank, Visa/MasterCard/RuPay Credit or Debit Cards, or via UPI payment methods.

Note: The application/examination fee for the Agniveer recruitment is uniform across all categories.

Age Criteria for Indian Army

Age Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	17½ Years
Maximum Age	22 Years

Note: The minimum and maximum age limits may change from year to year depending on the recruitment cycle. The age criteria specified for 2026 (17½ to 22 years) will not necessarily remain the same for every recruitment year.

Educational Qualification

Agniveer (General Duty): Candidates must have passed the Class 10th/Matric examination with at least 45% aggregate marks and 33% marks in each subject. For Indian Gorkha candidates, a simple pass in Class 10th is sufficient. Applicants possessing a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) or Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving License will be given preference for driver-related posts.

Agniveer (Technical): Candidates should have passed the 10+2/Intermediate examination in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and 40% in each subject. Alternatively, candidates with 10+2 Science along with a one-year ITI course (NSQF Level 4 or above), or 10th pass with 50% aggregate plus a two-year ITI certificate or a two/three-year Diploma in specified technical trades are also eligible.

Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper Technical: Applicants must have passed the 10+2/Intermediate examination in any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks and at least 50% in each subject. It is mandatory to secure 50% marks in English and Mathematics/Accounts/Book Keeping in Class XII.

Agniveer Tradesmen (10th Pass): Candidates must have passed the Class 10th examination with a minimum of 33% marks in each of the five basic subjects.

Agniveer Tradesmen (8th Pass): Candidates should have passed the Class 8th examination with at least 33% marks in each of the five basic subjects.

Note: Candidates may apply for up to two Agniveer categories in addition to Regular Entry categories, subject to meeting the required eligibility criteria. Applicants who have appeared in the Class 10th, Class 12th Board Examination, NIOS, or ITI course and are awaiting their results are also eligible to apply.

Required Physical Standards

Category	Minimum Height	Chest (Unexpanded)
Agniveer (General Duty)	160 cm	77 cm (Minimum 5 cm Expansion)
Agniveer (General Duty) – Gorkha	157 cm	77 cm (Minimum 5 cm Expansion)
Agniveer (Technical)	157 cm	77 cm (Minimum 5 cm Expansion)
Agniveer (Clerk/Store Keeper Technical)	160 cm	77 cm (Minimum 5 cm Expansion)
Agniveer (Tradesmen)	160 cm	77 cm (Minimum 5 cm Expansion)

Weight: The candidate’s weight should be proportionate to his height and age as per the prevailing recruitment policy.

Relaxation for Outstanding Sportsmen: Eligible sports candidates may be granted relaxation of 2 cm in height, 3 cm in chest measurement, and 5 kg in weight as per applicable rules.

District-wise Recruiting Offices in Assam

The following Army Recruiting Offices have released official notifications for candidates who are domiciled in the respective districts of Assam mentioned below:

Recruiting Office	Districts Covered
ARO Narangi	Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Bongaigaon Chirang, Goalpara, Kamrup, Kamrup Metropolitan Baksa, Nalbari, Udalguri, Darrang, Bajali Tamulpur & South Salmara Mancachar
RO (HQ) Shillong	Morigaon, Nagaon Sonitpur & Bishwanath
ARO Jorhat	Jorhat, Majuli, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Golaghat Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dhemaji & Lakhimpur

Salary Structure of Indian Army Agniveer

Service Year	Total Monthly Package	In-Hand Salary	Corpus Fund
1st Year	Rs 30,000/-	Rs 21,000/-	Rs 9,000/-
2nd Year	Rs 33,000/-	Rs 23,100/-	Rs 9,900/-
3rd Year	Rs 36,500/-	Rs 25,550/-	Rs 10,950/-
4th Year	Rs 40,000/-	Rs 28,000/-	Rs 12,000/-

Exit After 4 Years: After successfully completing four years of service, Agniveers will be entitled to receive an approximate Seva Nidhi package of Rs 10.04 lakh (excluding accrued interest).

Insurance Coverage: During the service tenure, Agniveers will be covered under a non-contributory life insurance scheme providing coverage of Rs 48 lakh.

Permanent Enrollment: Based on merit and organizational requirements, up to 25% of Agniveers from each batch may be absorbed into the regular cadre of the Indian Army.

How to Apply for Indian Army Recruitment?

To apply online for the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment, candidates should carefully follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official Indian Army website at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The direct application link is also available in the Important Weblinks section below. Log in with your existing credentials or complete new registration if you are a first-time user.

Step 2: Verify your eligibility details and enter your highest educational qualification during the registration process.

Step 3: While filling out the application form, provide the specific educational qualification required for the Agniveer category you are applying for.

Step 4: Enter your height accurately in millimetres according to the physical measurement standards applicable to your category and region.

Step 5: Select up to five preferred examination centres. However, allocation of centres other than your selected options may occur due to administrative reasons.

Step 6: Upload a recent passport-sized photograph that clearly reflects your current appearance. Any mismatch in the photograph may result in rejection of the application.

Step 7: Pay the application/examination fee of Rs 250 through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI payment methods.

Step 8: After completing all details, submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Note: Submission of incorrect height/weight information or fake/unverified certificates for relaxation in physical standards may result in cancellation of candidature during Phase II (Recruitment Rally). Recruitment in the Indian Army is conducted in a fair and transparent manner strictly on merit. Candidates are advised to remain cautious and not be misled by unauthorized individuals claiming to act as recruiting agents.

Key Dates for Indian Army Recruitment

Applications Start	13 February 2026
Applications End	1 April 2026
CEE Exam	1 June to 15 June 2026 (Tentative)
Phase II (Rally)	To be announced

Important WebLinks of Indian Army Recruitment 2026

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Recruitment Process of Indian Army

The Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment process is conducted in two distinct phases. Phase I comprises the Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE), which will be held at designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the country. The examination will be conducted in 13 different languages. Candidates must successfully qualify in the CEE to become eligible for the next stage.

Phase II involves the Recruitment Rally conducted by the respective Army Recruiting Offices (AROs) at notified rally venues. In this stage, shortlisted candidates will undergo Physical Fitness Tests (PFT), medical examinations, and document verification as part of the final selection procedure.

Phase I (Online CEE)

Exam Name: Common Entrance Examination (CEE), 2026

Mode of Examination: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Exam Schedule: 1 June to 15 June 2026 (Tentative)

Question Format: The examination will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Negative Marking: A penalty of 25% of the allotted marks will be deducted for each incorrect response.

Normalization Process: The marks obtained in the Online CEE will be normalized to adjust for variations in difficulty levels across different examination sessions.

Typing Test: For the Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper Technical category, a typing test with a desirable speed of 30 words per minute will be conducted.

Bonus Marks (Incentives)

Category	Additional Marks
SOS/SOEX/SOWW/SOW (Including Adopted Son)	20 Marks
Sports Achievement – International Level	20 Marks
Sports Achievement – State / Junior National Level	15 Marks
Sports Achievement – Inter-University Level	10 Marks
Sports Achievement – District / State School Level	05 Marks
NCC ‘A’ Certificate	05 Marks
NCC ‘B’ Certificate	10 Marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate (General Duty)	20 Marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Clerk / Technical / Tradesman)	15 Marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate with Republic Day Parade (General Duty)	25 Marks
‘O’ Level IT Certificate (Clerk / SKT Only)	15 Marks

Phase II (Recruitment Rally)

Candidates will be shortlisted for Phase II based on the cut-off marks secured in the written examination, in proportion to the number of vacancies available. The roll numbers of candidates qualifying on merit will be published on the official Join Indian Army website. Shortlisted candidates will be issued a second admit card for participation in the remaining stages of the recruitment process.

The Recruitment Rally consists of the following Physical Fitness Tests (PFT):

Test	Criteria	Marks
1.6 Km Run (Group I)	Up to 5 min 30 sec	60 Marks
1.6 Km Run (Group II)	5 min 31 sec to 5 min 45 sec	48 Marks
Beam (Pull Ups) – 10	10 Pull Ups	40 Marks
Beam (Pull Ups) – 9	9 Pull Ups	33 Marks
Beam (Pull Ups) – 8	8 Pull Ups	27 Marks
Beam (Pull Ups) – 7	7 Pull Ups	21 Marks
Beam (Pull Ups) – 6	6 Pull Ups	16 Marks
9 Ft Ditch & Zig-Zag Balance	Qualifying in Nature	Qualifying

After successfully clearing the Physical Fitness Test, candidates will undergo the Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Medical Examination, and Document Verification at the designated rally venue.

Documents Required at Rally Site

Candidates are required to bring the following documents to the Rally site in original along with two self-attested photocopies:

Sr. No.	Document Name	Remarks
1	Admit Card	Laser printed copy
2	Recent Passport Size Photographs	20 photos, white background, not older than 3 months
3	Educational Certificates	All relevant mark sheets and certificates
4	Domicile / Nativity Certificate	As per official records
5	Caste Certificate	If applicable
6	Religion Certificate	As applicable
7	School Character Certificate	Issued by last attended institution
8	Police Character Certificate	Issued within the last 6 months
9	Unmarried Certificate	Issued within the last 6 months
10	Relationship Certificate	For SOS / SOEX candidates only
11	NCC Certificates	If applicable
12	Sports Certificates	If applicable
13	PAN Card	Original and photocopies
14	Aadhaar Card	Original and photocopies
15	Affidavit	₹10 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper

Frequently Asked Questions on Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026

What is the application start date for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026?

The application process is expected to begin in February or March 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official Join Indian Army website for the exact notification and start date.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the online application is generally 3–4 weeks from the start date. Applicants must complete the registration before the closing deadline mentioned in the official notification.

What is the application fee for Agniveer Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is expected to be around ₹250 per candidate, payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI as per official guidelines.

What is the mode of the Agniveer examination?

The written examination (Common Entrance Exam) is conducted in online computer-based mode (CBT) at designated examination centers.

What is the age limit for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is generally 17½ years to 21 years. Candidates must fall within the prescribed date of birth range mentioned in the official notification.

Is the age limit the same every year?

No, the age limit is not strictly guaranteed to remain the same every year. Although it usually stays within a similar range, the Indian Army may revise the age criteria or provide special relaxations as per policy requirements. Applicants must always check the official notification for the exact age eligibility details.

What is the selection process for Agniveer recruitment?

The selection process includes an online written examination, followed by the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), medical examination, and document verification conducted during the recruitment rally.

Is there any negative marking in the written exam?

Yes, negative marking is generally applicable in the Common Entrance Exam. The marking scheme, including the deduction per wrong answer, is specified in the official notification.

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