The Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Indian Army on 12 February 2026 at the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in. Online applications are invited for 25,000+ vacancies under the Agnipath Scheme for posts such as Agniveer General Duty (GD), Technical, Clerk/Storekeeper Technical, Tradesman, Soldier Pharma, Soldier Technical Nursing Assistant, and Women Military Police.
Candidates can submit their application forms from 13 February 2026 to 01 April 2026. The recruitment process includes Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE), Recruitment Rally, and Document Verification.
Indian Army Agniveer Notification 2026
The official notification contains detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, selection process, physical standards, exam pattern, salary, and application procedure. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying online.
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Indian Army |
| Scheme Name | Agnipath Scheme |
| Post Name | GD, Technical, Clerk/SKT, Tradesman, Soldier Pharma, Nursing Assistant, Women Military Police |
| Total Vacancies | 25,000+ Posts |
| Application Start Date | 13 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 April 2026 |
| Age Limit | 17½ – 21 Years |
| Selection Process | CEE → Rally → DV → Medical |
| Application Fee | ₹250 |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Indian Army Agniveer Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | No of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agniveer General Duty (GD) | 15,000+ |
| Agniveer Technical | 3,500+ |
| Clerk / Store Keeper Technical | 2,000+ |
| Tradesman (8th & 10th Pass) | 2,000+ |
| Soldier Pharma | 700+ |
| Soldier Technical Nursing Assistant | 800+ |
| Women Military Police | 1,000+ |
| Total Posts | 25,000+ Vacancies |
Total Vacancies: 25,000+ (Expected)
Indian Army Agniveer Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 12 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 13 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 April 2026 |
| CEE Exam | May, 2026 |
| Recruitment Rally | After CEE |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹250 |
Mode of Payment: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Agniveer Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 17½ Years |
| Maximum Age | 21 Years |
| DOB Range | 01 July 2005 to 01 July 2009 |
Educational Qualification (Post Wise)
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Agniveer GD | 10th Pass with 45% aggregate & 33% each subject |
| Agniveer Technical | 12th PCM with 50% aggregate OR ITI/Diploma |
| Clerk / SKT | 12th Pass with 60% aggregate & 50% each subject |
| Tradesman (10th) | 10th Pass |
| Tradesman (8th) | 8th Pass |
Candidates awaiting results can apply but must produce certificates during rally.
Physical Standards (General Category)
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm (Plus / Minus by region) |
| Chest | 77 cm + 5 cm expansion |
| Run | 1.6 km |
| Other Tests | Pull-ups, Zig-Zag Balance, 9 ft Ditch |
Relaxation available for sports quota & special categories.
Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process
| Phase | Details |
|---|---|
| Phase I | Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) |
| Phase II | Recruitment Rally |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification |
| Final | Medical Examination |
The recruitment process will be conducted in two phases:
Phase I: Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE)
- Objective type MCQ exam
- Conducted in multiple languages
- Typing test for Clerk posts
Phase II: Recruitment Rally
- Physical Fitness Test
- Physical Measurement Test
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Final merit will be prepared based on performance and eligibility criteria.
Indian Army Agniveer Exam Pattern 2026
General Duty (GD)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 15 | 30 |
| General Science | 15 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 100 |
Technical
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 10 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 60 |
| Physics | 15 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 40 |
| Total | 50 | 200 |
Clerk / Store Keeper Technical
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 5 | 20 |
| General Science | 5 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 40 |
| Computer Science | 5 | 20 |
| General English | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 50 | 200 |
Indian Army Agniveer Salary 2026
| Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand | Corpus Fund (30%) | Govt Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 | ₹9,900 | ₹9,900 |
| 3rd Year | ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 | ₹10,950 | ₹10,950 |
| 4th Year | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
After four years, candidates receive approximately ₹10.04 lakh Seva Nidhi package (excluding interest).
Additional benefits:
- Risk and hardship allowance
- Medical facilities
- Life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh
- Skill certificate after completion of service
Up to 25% of Agniveers may be selected for permanent enrolment based on performance and organizational requirements.
Bonus Marks (Important)
| Category | Bonus Marks |
|---|---|
| NCC A | 5 |
| NCC B | 10 |
| NCC C | 20 |
| NCC C + RD Parade | 25 |
| International Sports | 20 |
| State/National Medal | 15 |
| ITI/Diploma (Technical) | Up to 50 |
Maximum Bonus:
- 25 Marks (Except Technical)
- 50 Marks (Technical)
How to Apply for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click on Agniveer Registration / Apply Online
- Complete One-Time Registration
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and print confirmation page