Indian Army Agniveer 2026
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Scheme (Agnipath) — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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Indian Army Agniveer 2026 Overview
Indian Army Agniveer is the transformative four-year national military service entry conducted under the Agnipath Scheme by the Ministry of Defence to recruit young soldiers across General Duty (GD), Technical, Clerk / Store Keeper Technical (SKT), and Tradesmen (10th & 8th Pass) categories.
Army Agniveer 2026 will induct approximately 25,000 Agniveers across recruiting zones nationwide. The modernized recruitment procedure begins with an Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE) of 50 questions (100–200 marks in 60 minutes), followed by the Zonal Recruitment Rally comprising the rigorous 1.6 km physical fitness run, pull-ups, 9-feet ditch jump, zig-zag balance test, physical measurements, and medical examination.
Agniveers receive an attractive customized monthly remuneration package starting at ₹30,000 in Year 1 (₹21,000 in-hand + ₹9,000 Seva Nidhi corpus) rising to ₹40,000 in Year 4. Upon completion of four years, 25% of each enrolled batch are permanently retained in regular Army cadres, while all departing Agniveers receive a tax-free 'Seva Nidhi' exit package of ₹11.71 Lakhs along with state government police reservation quotas.
Indian Army Agniveer 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 February 2026 |
| Application Opens | 15 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22 March 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Official Website | https://joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Agniveer GD: 10th Pass with 45% aggregate (33% in each subject); Tech: 10+2 with PCM & English (50% aggregate); Clerk: 10+2 with 60% aggregate; Tradesmen: 10th/8th Pass
Age Limit
17.5–21 years (as on 1st January 2026)
Age limit is strictly 17.5 to 21 years across all categories
Nationality
Indian Citizen / Gorkha subjects of Nepal
Check Your Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility
Official Norms: Age limit is strictly 17.5 to 21 years across all categories
Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process
Phase I — Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE): 50 questions, 60 minutes
Phase II — Recruitment Rally: 1.6 km Run (Group I: under 5:30 min; Group II: 5:31–5:45 min), Beam (Pull-ups), 9-ft Ditch & Zig-Zag Balance
Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Document Verification
Adaptability Test & Detailed Medical Examination
Indian Army Agniveer Exam Pattern 2026
Common Entrance Examination (CEE — General Duty)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 15 | 30 |
| General Science | 15 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 100 |
Indian Army Agniveer Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Knowledge
General Science
Mathematics
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Indian Army Agniveer Posts — Which is Best?
Indian Army Agniveer offers 2+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Agniveer General Duty (GD) Agniveer TOP PICK | ₹30,000 – ₹40,000 | medium |
Agniveer Technical / Clerk Agniveer | ₹30,000 – ₹40,000 | medium |
Indian Army Agniveer Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
Indian Army Agniveer Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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Indian Army Agniveer 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
Indian Army Agniveer Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: CEE Written Test Preparation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study NCERT Class 8–10 Science and basic Mathematics formulas
- ›Practice 15 GK and 15 Science questions daily
- ›Take computer-based mock tests on the Join Indian Army candidate portal
- ›Build physical endurance with daily morning running
Phase 2: Physical Rally Training (Month 3)
- ›Aim for sub-5:20 min timing in 1.6 km practice runs on a standard track
- ›Practice 10 clean pull-ups (beam) daily to secure full 40 physical marks
- ›Practice 9-feet ditch clearing and balance beam walking
- ›Ensure all required character, domicile, and educational certificates are notarized
Indian Army Agniveer Frequently Asked Questions
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