Job Title Agniveer (GD, Tradesman, Clerk & Other Posts)
Category GOVT
Location India
Company Indian Army
Description Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The official notification for the Indian Army Agniveer Vacancy 2026 has been released, announcing over 25,000+ (Expected) vacancies across various positions including GD, Tradesman, Technical, Soldier Pharma, and more.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates Should Posses 12TH, 10TH, 8TH Pass

Class 10th /Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate of five basic subjects and min 33% marks in each of those five subjects. For boards following grading system, grades commensurate to percentages, as above, will be considered. Indian Gorkhas – Class 10th simple pass.

Note: Candidates who have appeared in class 10th Board Exam and are awaiting declaration of results are also eligible to apply provided they fulfill all other Qualification Required. Such candidates, however, shall only be selected when they produce the original marksheet during the Phase II of recruitment process.

Age Limit
Minimum Age: 17 ½ years
Maximum Age: 22 years
Candidates born between 01 Jul 2005 to 01 Jul 2009 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.

Physical Standards
Height: 162 cms.
Chest Expansion: The candidate should be capable of chest expansion of 05 cms.
Weight: Weight standards are based on BMI as per the chart below.


Special Physical Standards
Candidates belonging to following regions will be given 4 cms height relaxation:

North East Region: Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Assam.
Gorkhas.
Garhwalis.
Ladakher.
Tribals of recognized tribal areas.
Note: Domicile and Caste certificate will be considered to determine applicability of height relaxation.

Application Fee
Examination Fee: Rs 250/- per application for all categories.
Payment Mode: Online (through the website during application).
Important Dates
Starting Date for Apply Online: 13-02-2026
Last Date for Apply Online: 01-04-2026
Online Exam Dates: 01/06/2026 to 15/06/2026 (Tentative)
Firm dates for online exam will be announced later on the website.
Selection Process
Phase I - Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE): Conducted at Computer based test centres. This will be conducted for provisionally shortlisted candidates. Admission to the examination will be purely on the basis of Admit Card. The CEE will be conducted at designated centres tentatively between 01 Jun 2026 to 15 Jun 2026.
Phase II - Recruitment Rally: Proportionate to the vacancies available candidates would be shortlisted based on the aggregate marks scored in the CEE. Shortlisted candidates will attend the Recruitment Rally at designated venue where the Physical Fitness Test, Physical Measurement Test, Medical Test and Document Verification will be conducted.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) (At Rally Site)
1.6 Km Run
Group I: Upto 7 Min 45 Secs - Excellent
Group II: 7 Min 46 Sec to 8 Min 30 Sec - Good
Long Jump: 10 Feet (Need to qualify)
High Jump: 3 Feet (Need to qualify)
Note: Provisions for extra time for 1.6 Km run in hilly terrain and lower timing for Long Jump and High Jump in such cases.

Medical Standards
Candidates must be in good physical and mental health, free from any disability likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties.
Detailed medical examination as per Army standards.
Final Merit List
Final merit list will be based on aggregate of marks scored in CEE and performance in PFT (if applicable).
Recruitment is purely based on merit depending on available vacancies.
Note: Selection in the Indian Army is 'Fair & Transparent' and on merit only. At no stage any bribe is to be paid to anyone for selection or recruitment in the Indian Army. Candidates should not fall prey to unscrupulous persons posing as recruiting agents.

How to Apply
Visit the official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
If new user, complete the registration process by providing basic details and creating a login ID.
Login using the credentials and fill the online application form carefully.
Upload required documents, photographs, and signatures as per specifications.
Pay the examination fee of Rs 250/- online.
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.


Documents Required
Candidates must carry the following documents in original along with self-attested photocopies at the rally site (Phase II):

Admit Card.
20 copies of passport size photographs.
Education Certificates (Marksheets, Degree, etc.).
Domicile Certificate.
Caste Certificate (if applicable for relaxation).
Religion Certificate (if required).
School Character Certificate.
Character Certificate from Village Sarpanch/Municipal Corporation.
Unmarried Certificate.
NCC Certificate (if applicable).
Sports Certificate (if applicable).
Affidavit on Rs 10 stamp paper as per format.
Single Bank A/C, PAN Card & AADHAR Card.
Police Verification Form.
Certificate from serving personnel for wards of serving soldiers (if applicable).
Any other relevant documents as specified in the notification.
Salary Rs. 30,000/- (1st year)Rs. 33,000/- (2nd year)Rs. 36,500/- (3rd year)Rs. 40,000/- (4th year)
Last Date 2026-04-01 00:00:00
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