Agniveer Scheme: Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Complete Guide
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification released on February 12, offering 25,000+ vacancies under the Agniveer scheme for youth aged 17.5-21 years. Applications open from February 13 to April 1, 2026, via joinindianarmy.nic.in.
About the Vacancy
Agniveer recruitment enlists soldiers for 4-year service in categories like General Duty (GD), Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper, Tradesman, and Women Military Police. It targets physically fit Indian youth for short-term military service with skill training and post-service opportunities. Total expected vacancies exceed 25,000 across rallies nationwide.
Total Vacancies Category-Wise
Exact category-wise numbers are tentative and zone-wise; official PDFs detail per rally.
| Category | Expected Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agniveer General Duty (GD) | 25,000+ ​ |
| Agniveer Technical | 8,000+ ​ |
| Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper | 4,000+ ​ |
| Agniveer Tradesman | To be announced ​ |
| Others (Pharma, WMP) | To be announced ​ |
Qualification
Eligibility varies by category: Agniveer GD requires Class 10th with 45% aggregate and 33% per subject; Technical requires 10+2 Science with 50% aggregate; Clerk requires 10+2 with 60%. Age: 17.5-21 years; must be an Indian citizen; physical standards include height (min 157-170 cm male, 152 cm female), weight, and chest.
Selection Procedure and Syllabus
Selection: Phase 1 – Online CEE (50-100 questions, 60-120 min, subjects: GK, Maths, Reasoning, Science); Phase 2 – Physical Fitness Test (1.6 km run, push-ups, etc.), Measurement, Medical.
CEE Syllabus overview (GD example): GK (history, geography, current affairs), Maths (arithmetic, algebra, geometry), General Science (physics, chemistry, biology), Logical Reasoning. Negative marking applies (0.5-1 mark per wrong answer).
Important Dates
- Notification: February 12, 2026​
- Apply Online: February 13 to April 1, 2026
- Fee Last Date: April 1, 2026​
- CEE Exam: June 1-15, 2026​
- Rally Dates: Zone-wise, post-CEE
Salary Structure
Yearly increasing pay with in-hand and corpus fund (30% salary + govt match).
| Year | Monthly Salary | In-Hand (approx.) | Corpus Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹30,000 ​ | ₹21,000 ​ | ₹9,000 |
| 2nd | ₹33,500 | ₹23,450 | – |
| 3rd | ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 | ₹10,950 |
| 4th | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 |
Plus allowances (risk, hardship); exit Seva Nidhi ~₹11.71 lakh + interest.
Important Links
- Official Website: joinindianarmy.nic.in[joinindianarmy.nic]​
- Apply Online: Registration portal (active Feb 13)​
- Notification PDFs: Zone-wise on homepage
- Syllabus: Download from sitejoinindianarmy+1
Form Fill-Up Step-by-Step
- Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in and click “Apply Online”
- Enter personal details (name, DOB, category)
- Fill education, upload SSC/12th marksheets, photo, signature
- Pay ₹250 fee via debit/credit card
- Review, submit, print form​
Important Guidelines
- Apply only once; multiple forms cancel candidature.
- Check zone/ARO for rally venue; carry originals for verification.
- No TA/DA for tests; prepare physically (run timings: 5:30-5:45 min for 1.6km male).​
- Relaxations for hills/Northeast; medical re-exam possible once. Stay updated via th
