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Army Agniveer 2026
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment (Agnipath Scheme) · भारतीय सेना अग्निवीर भर्ती
What is Army Agniveer?
Indian Army Agniveer recruitment enrols young men and women for four years of service under the Agnipath scheme, through an online Common Entrance Exam, a recruitment rally with physical tests, and a medical exam.
Categories include Agniveer General Duty, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper Technical and Tradesmen. Up to 25% of each batch may be selected for regular service after four years.
- Conducting body
- Army
- Qualification
- Agniveer GD: Class 10 with 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject
- Age limit
- 17–21 years
- Exam stages
- 3 stages: Online Common Entrance Exam (Agniveer GD), Recruitment rally, Medical examination
- 2026 vacancies
- Vacancies to be notified
- Negative marking
- 0.5 marks per wrong answer
Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026-27: important dates
CompletedFull 2026 details →
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration starts | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Last date to register (extended) | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Online CEE starts | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Online CEE ends | 16 Jun 2026 |
Latest Army Agniveer updates
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How to apply for Army Agniveer
- 1Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in with your email and mobile number
- 2Log in, check eligibility and apply for the Agniveer category of your Army Recruiting Office
- 3Fill in details and upload photograph, signature and documents
- 4Pay the ₹250 exam fee online
- 5Download the admit card for the online Common Entrance Exam when released
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Army Agniveer eligibility
- Educational qualification
- Agniveer GD: Class 10 with 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject. Technical and clerk categories need Class 12 with specified subjects.
- Age limit
- 17–21 years
- Nationality
- Citizen of India (Nepal-domiciled Gorkhas as per rules).
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹250 |
Army Agniveer exam pattern
| Stage | Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Common Entrance Exam (Agniveer GD) | Computer-based test | 50 | 100 | 60 min |
| Recruitment rally | Physical fitness and measurement | — | — | — |
| Medical examination | Medical | — | — | — |
Army Agniveer syllabus
Common Entrance Exam
General Knowledge
Current affairs, Indian history, Geography, Indian polity, Economy, General science, Static GK, Sports and awards
Common Entrance Exam
General Science
Physics basics, Chemistry basics, Life sciences, Environment
Common Entrance Exam
Mathematics
Number system, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and proportion, Average, Profit and loss, Simple and compound interest, Time and work
Common Entrance Exam
Logical Reasoning
Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-decoding, Blood relations, Direction sense, Syllogism, Venn diagrams, Seating arrangement, Puzzles, Non-verbal reasoning
Selection process
- 1Online Common Entrance Exam
- 2Recruitment rally (physical tests)
- 3Medical examination
- 4Merit list
How to prepare for Army Agniveer
Practice for Army Agniveer
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Army Agniveer: frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for Army Agniveer?
The age limit for Army Agniveer is 17–21 years (as on the date in the notification (17½ to 21 years)).
What is the educational qualification for Army Agniveer?
To apply for Army Agniveer: Agniveer GD: Class 10 with 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject. Technical and clerk categories need Class 12 with specified subjects.
What is the selection process of Army Agniveer?
The Army Agniveer selection process is: Online Common Entrance Exam → Recruitment rally (physical tests) → Medical examination → Merit list.
Is there negative marking in Army Agniveer?
Yes. Online Common Entrance Exam (Agniveer GD): 0.5 marks per wrong answer.
How to apply for Army Agniveer?
Apply online on the official portal (https://joinindianarmy.nic.in): 1) Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in with your email and mobile number; 2) Log in, check eligibility and apply for the Agniveer category of your Army Recruiting Office; 3) Fill in details and upload photograph, signature and documents; 4) Pay the ₹250 exam fee online; 5) Download the admit card for the online Common Entrance Exam when released.
How long is Agniveer service?
Four years, including training. Up to 25% of each batch can be selected for regular cadre afterwards.