Indian Army has officially released the Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification under the Agnipath Scheme for various posts including Agniveer General Duty (GD), Clerk, Technical, Tradesman, Nursing Assistant, and Store Keeper. Eligible Indian candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal. The recruitment offers a 4-year service tenure, attractive monthly salary, Seva Nidhi package, insurance benefits, and future career opportunities in defense and government sectors. Online application, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, salary, syllabus, and physical standards are available in the official notification.
Table of Contents
- 1 Indian Army Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- 2 Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Details
- 3 Post-wise Eligibility Criteria
- 4 Age Limit (Agnipath 2026)
- 5 Physical Standards (Army Agniveer)
- 6 Army Agniveer Salary Package
- 7 Application Fee
- 8 How to Apply Online for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- 9 Selection Process (Two Phases)
- 10 Important Dates of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- 11 Important Web-Links of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment
- 12 About Agnipath Scheme
- 13 Selection Process of Army Agniveer Vacancy:
- 14 FAQs of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment
- 14.1 What is the starting date to apply online for Indian Army Recruitment?
- 14.2 What is the last date to apply online for Indian Army Recruitment?
- 14.3 What is Agnipath scheme?
- 14.4 What is the age limit of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment?
- 14.5 What is the official website of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment?
Indian Army Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Agniveer |
| Categories | GD, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper, Tradesmen |
| Scheme | Agnipath Scheme |
| Service Duration | 4 Years |
| Department | Indian Army |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Job Location | All India |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CEE) |
| Application Start Date | 13 February 2026 |
| Last Date | 01 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | June 2026 (Tentative) |
Notification
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
Assam Career: The Indian Army has officially released the Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Notification under the Agnipath Scheme for youth across India. This recruitment drive aims to induct eligible candidates into the Army as Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, and Tradesmen) through a Common Entrance Exam (CEE) followed by a recruitment rally.
Online registration for Indian Army Agniveer Vacancy 2026 will start from 13 February 2026 and continue till 01 April 2026. Candidates who dream of serving the nation and building a disciplined, respected career in the defence sector can apply through the official recruitment portal.
This recruitment is conducted under the Ministry of Defence, India, making it one of the most prestigious central government defence job opportunities in India.
Last Date: 01/04/2026.
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Details
Post Name: Agniveer
Categories: GD, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper, Tradesmen
Scheme: Agnipath Scheme
Service Duration: 4 Years
Department: Indian Army
Ministry: Ministry of Defence
Job Location: All India
Mode of Application: Online
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CEE)
Application Start Date: 13 February 2026
Last Date: 01 April 2026
Exam Date: June 2026 (Tentative)
Post-wise Eligibility Criteria
1. Agniveer (General Duty – GD)
Qualification:
Class 10 pass with 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject
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2. Agniveer (Technical)
Qualification Options Include:
- 10+2 Science (Physics, Maths, English) with 50% marks
- ITI (NSQF Level 4+)
- Diploma Engineering
- Vocational NEP 2020 streams
- Technical ITI trades (Electrical, Mechanical, CS, Electronics, etc.)
3. Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical
Qualification:
10+2 in any stream with 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject
Mandatory: English + Maths/Accounts
4. Agniveer Tradesmen
- 10th Pass – 33% in each subject
- 8th Pass – 33% in each subject
Age Limit (Agnipath 2026)
- Minimum: 17.5 years
- Maximum: 22 years
- DOB Range: 01 July 2005 to 01 July 2009
Physical Standards (Army Agniveer)
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| GD | 160 cm | 77 cm (+5 expansion) |
| Technical | 157 cm | 77 cm (+5) |
| Clerk | 160 cm | 77 cm (+5) |
| Tradesmen | 160 cm | 77 cm (+5) |
Weight: Proportionate to height and age
Army Agniveer Salary Package
| Year | Salary | In-Hand (70%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 |
| 3rd Year | ₹36,500 | ₹25,580 |
| 4th Year | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 |
Exit Package after 4 Years:
₹10.04 Lakhs + Interest
Life Insurance Cover: ₹48 Lakhs
Application Fee
₹250/-
Payment Mode: Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI
How to Apply Online for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Indian Army recruitment portal
- Click on New User Registration
- Complete registration
- Login to Online Application Form
- Fill personal & educational details
- Upload documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit form
- Download and print application form
Selection Process (Two Phases)
Phase I – Online CEE
- Mode: Computer Based Test
- MCQs
- Negative Marking: 25%
- Normalization Applicable
Phase II – Recruitment Rally
Includes:
- Physical Fitness Test
- Physical Measurement Test
- Adaptability Test
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Important Dates of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Last Date | 01 April 2026 |
| Online Exam | June 2026 |
| CEE Result | To be updated |
Important Web-Links of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment
| 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 |
For more correct information read the official notification carefully before apply.
About Agnipath Scheme
The Agnipath Scheme, launched on 14 June 2022, is a transformational recruitment policy by the Government of India to modernize the armed forces. Under this scheme, selected youth are recruited as Agniveers for a 4-year service period, with:
- High-pay structure
- Skill certification
- National discipline exposure
- ₹10.04 lakh Seva Nidhi package on exit
- ₹48 lakh life insurance cover
- Priority in future government & private jobs
This makes Agniveer not just a job, but a career-launch platform for youth.
Selection Process of Army Agniveer Vacancy:
The recruitment process will be conducted in two phases. Phase I will be the Online Common Entrance Exam at Computer Based Test Centres on pan India basis and Phase II will be the Recruitment Rally by AROs at respective Rally Venues.
Phase I (Online CEE)
Name of exam: Common Entrance Examination
Date of exam: June 2026 Onward.
Mode of exam: Online Computer Based Test
Type of questions: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
No of questions: 50 questions or 100 questions (as per category of application)
Duration of exam: 60 minutes or 120 minutes (as per category of application)
Negative Marking: 25% of marks will be deducted for the wrong answer for each attempt.
Normalization: Marks scored by the candidates in Online CEE will be Normalized to take into account variation in difficulty levels of the question paper across different sessions.
Phase II (Recruitment Rally)
Proportionate to the vacancies available candidates would be shortlisted by applying a cut-off in written exam results. The Roll No of the candidates who are on merit will be published on the Join Indian Army website. These candidates will receive a second admit card for the balance of the recruitment process as per the Rally Schedule of AROs.
Candidates will be tested as stated below during the Phase II.
Physical Fitness Test:
Physical Measurement Test (At Rally Site):
Physical measurement will be carried out as per the laid down Region based and Category wise Physical standards. Relaxation for physical measurement will be accepted based on authorized supporting documents.
Adaptability Test:
All candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) will have to undertake Adaptability Test as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test is for selection of candidates who can adapt to the environment of the Indian Army and are able to adapt to the challenges of military life. Those candidates who qualify the Adaptability Test will be eligible for Medical examination & further recruitment process. Those candidate who do not qualify the Adaptability Test will not be allowed for further participation in recruitment process. Adaptability Test will be conducted on a Tablet / Mobile phone. It will consist of question answers for which there is no fixed syllabus.
Medical Examination:
(i) Medical examination of candidates who qualify in Physical Fitness Test, Physical Measurement Test and Adaptability Test will be conducted by Army Medical Team at the Rally site as per Army Medical standards and policy in vogue on the subject issue.
(ii) Candidates declared unfit at the rally site will be given an opportunity for a review by a Specialist at Military Hospital (MH)/ Base Hospital (BH)/ Command Hospital (CH). Desirous candidates who wish to avail the opportunity of Review Medical Examination ie review by specialist will have to report to the designated Military Hospital (MH)/ Base Hospital (BH)/ Command Hospital (CH). Candidate will be required to report to the MH/ BH/ CH on a date fixed by the Medical Officer after conduct of Medical examination at the rally site. The location of MH/ BH/ CH will be informed to the candidate through either e-Mail/ SMS by the ARO/ Medical Officer.
(iii) The recruitment medical officer and the specialist doctors of Armed Forces are the final authorities on declaring a candidate fit or unfit during initial medical examination. Review medical examination and medical examination prior to enrollment. The candidates shall be governed by Army standards which may be at variance from civil standards. There is no provision for representation or appeal or re-review after the Review Medical examination.
(iv) Passing in the medical examination is not a guarantee for employment in Indian Army.
(v) Candidates are advised in their own interest to undergo medical exam before coming for selection especially with respect to flat foot, poor vision, deformities and physical measurements. All are advised to ensure that their ears are free of wax by getting it cleaned by a doctor prior to the rally.
(vi) If 270 days or more lapse between screening medical at the rally and despatch, medical will be done again and unfit candidates in this review will not be recruited.
(vii) Use of contact lenses is not permitted.
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FAQs of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for Indian Army Recruitment?
➲ The starting date to apply online for Indian Army Recruitment is 13th February 2026..
What is the last date to apply online for Indian Army Recruitment?
➲ The last date to apply online for Indian Army Recruitment is 1st April 2026.
What is Agnipath scheme?
➲ Agnipath Scheme or Agneepath Scheme is a newly introduced scheme of the Government of India for the recruitment of soldiers below the rank of commissioned officers into the three services of the armed forces. This scheme has been introduced on 14th June 2022.
What is the age limit of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment?
➲ The age limit of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment is 17 years 6 months to 21 years.
What is the official website of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment?
➲ The official website of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment is https://joinindianarmy.nic.in.