Indian Army invites applications for Agniveer (GD, Tech, Clerk, Tradesmen) 2026. Registration is open from Feb 13 to April 01, 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, and syllabus details here.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | February 12, 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | April 01, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | April 02, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) | June 01 to June 15, 2026 |
| Phase II (Recruitment Rally) | To be announced post-CEE |
Eligibility Criteria (Educational Qualification)
| Category | Educational Qualification |
| Agniveer General Duty (GD) | Class 10th/Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject |
| Agniveer Technical | 10+2/Intermediate in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths & English) with 50% aggregate and 40% in each subject. |
| Agniveer Office Assistant/Clerk | 10+2 in any stream (Arts/Commerce/Science) with 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject. |
| Agniveer Tradesman (10th Pass) | Class 10th simple pass. No aggregate percentage required, but 33% in each subject. |
| Agniveer Tradesman (8th Pass) | Class 8th simple pass. No aggregate percentage required, but 33% in each subject. |
| Women Military Police (GD) | Class 10th/Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. |
Age Limit
| Criterion | Details |
| Minimum Age | 17 ½ Years |
| Maximum Age | 21 Years |
| Born Between | 01 July 2005 to 01 July 2009 (Both dates inclusive) |
| Relaxation | No category-wise relaxation (except widows of Defence personnel up to 30 yrs). |
Vacancy Details (Expected)
| Post Name | Estimated Vacancies |
| Agniveer GD / Tech / Clerk / Tradesman | 25,000+ (Pan India) |
| Women Military Police | Included in total |
| Total Expected Posts | 25,000+ |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| Phase | Stage Name, Description |
| Phase I | Online CEE, Computer-Based Written Examination (Objective Type). |
| Phase II | Recruitment Rally, Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Measurement (PMT). |
| Phase III | Medical/DV, Medical Examination and Document Verification. |
Exam Pattern Table:
| Post | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| GD/Tradesman | GK, Science Maths, Reasoning | 50 | 100 |
| Technical | GK, Physics, Chemistry, Maths | 50 | 200 |
| Office Asst. | GK, Science, Maths, Computer, English | 50 | 200 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹250 + Bank Charges |
| SC / ST | ₹250 + Bank Charges |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
Salary Structure (Agnipath Scheme)
| Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand (70%) | Corpus Fund (30%) |
| 1st Year | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 | ₹9,900 |
| 3rd Year | ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 | ₹10,950 |
| 4th Year | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Exit Benefit | Seva Nidhi Package,~₹11.71 Lakh,(Includes Interest) |
How to Apply
(Step-by-Step)Visit Official Website:
Go to joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Captcha Entry:
Enter the captcha to enter the main site.
Registration: Click on “Agni path” -> “User Registration”
and fill in basic details. Login:
Log in using your Username (Email ID) and Password.
Fill Application:
Select the category you are eligible for and fill in education/address details.
Upload Documents:
Upload scanned photo ($10-20$ KB) and signature ($5-10$ KB).
Payment: Pay the $₹250$ application fee online.
Final Submission: Check all details and click “Submit”.
Download the PDF for future use.
Important Links Table
| Link Description | Direct URL |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Agniveer Registration | Apply Online |
| Download Notification PDF | Official PDF |
| Syllabus PDF | Download Here |
FAQs
| Question | Answer |
| Can female candidates apply? | Yes, for the post of Women Military Police (GD). |
| What is the age limit for 2026? | Candidates must be between 17.5 to 21 years old. |
| Is the exam online or offline? | The Phase I exam (CEE) is an Online Computer-Based Test. |
| What is the Seva Nidhi amount? | Approximately ₹11.71 Lakh after 4 years of service. |
Detailed Syllabus
| Subject | Key Topics |
| General Knowledge | History, Culture, Geography, Awards, Sports, Indian Constitution, Abbreviations. |
| General Science | Physics (Motion, Force), Chemistry (Elements, Compounds), Biology (Human Body, Diseases) |
| Mathematics | Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistics. |
| Computer (Clerk) | Basic Hardware, MS Word, MS Excel, Networking, Internet Fundamentals. |
| Reasoning | Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Logical Venn Diagrams. |
How to Prepare for This Exam
Understand the Pattern: Focus on the Online CEE first. Practice MCQ sets for GK and Science.
Daily Running: Start 1.6 km running practice early to achieve the < 5 min 30 sec mark for Group I.
Physical Fitness: Work on pull-ups (beam) and balance to secure full 40 marks in PFT.
Mock Tests: Solve at least 10 previous year Agniveer question papers to improve speed.
Medical Hygiene: Ensure dental and ear cleaning before the medical phase to avoid minor rejections.