Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Rally Notification 2026
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 — 25,000+ posts (GD, Technical, Clerk, Tradesman, Women Military Police etc.)
Qualification: 8th/10th/12th pass
Last Date: 1 April (Extended to 10 April 2026 for Women Military Police posts)
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 – 25,000+ Vacancies Open! Apply Online for GD, Technical, Clerk, Tradesman & Women Military Police Posts
The Indian Army has announced a massive recruitment drive under the Agnipath Scheme for the year 2026. This is a golden opportunity for young and motivated candidates across India to join the Indian Army as Agniveers and serve the nation with pride.
Total Vacancies: 25,000+ Post Names:
Agniveer General Duty (GD)
Agniveer Technical
Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical
Agniveer Tradesman
Women Military Police (WMP)
And other technical & non-technical trades
Educational Qualification: 8th Pass / 10th Pass / 12th Pass (depending on the post). Candidates with minimum required marks in Matric or Intermediate exams are eligible. This recruitment is specially designed for candidates who have completed 8th, 10th, or 12th standard.
Important Dates:
Online Application Start Date: 13 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 01 April 2026 (Extended to 10 April 2026 for Women Military Police posts)
Common Entrance Exam (CEE) Dates: Expected in June 2026
Why Join Indian Army as Agniveer?
Attractive salary package + allowances
4 years of service with complete training
Opportunity to serve in prestigious Indian Army units
Post-service benefits under Agnipath Scheme (Seva Nidhi, skill certificates, and priority in future government jobs)
Pride of wearing the Indian Army uniform
Selection Process:
Online Application
Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
Physical Fitness Test & Medical Examination
Final Merit List
How to Apply:
Visit the official website → joinindianarmy.nic.in
Click on “Apply Online” under Agniveer Recruitment 2026
Register with your details and fill the application form
Upload required documents and pay the application fee (if applicable)
Submit and take a printout for future reference
Pro Tip: Do not wait for the last date. Apply early to avoid server rush and technical issues.
Official Website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 under the Agnipath Scheme:
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
Marital Status: Unmarried male and female candidates only.
Educational Qualification (Post-wise):
Agniveer General Duty (GD) & Women Military Police: Class 10th / Matric pass with minimum 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject.
Agniveer Technical: 10+2 / Intermediate pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths & English (minimum 50% aggregate and 40% in each subject). ITI in related trade may also be accepted.
Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical: 10+2 / Intermediate pass in any stream with minimum 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject.
Agniveer Tradesman (10th Pass): Class 10th simple pass (minimum 33% in each subject).
Agniveer Tradesman (8th Pass): Class 8th simple pass (minimum 33% in each subject).
Age Limit
General Age Limit: 17½ to 22 years (Born between 01 July 2005 and 01 July 2009 – both dates inclusive).
Note: Age limit may vary slightly for some technical/specialized posts (e.g., Soldier Technical NA/NA Vet up to 23 years, Sepoy Pharma up to 25 years). Candidates must check the official notification for exact cut-off dates.
Age Relaxation
No standard category-wise age relaxation (SC/ST/OBC) is provided under the Agnipath Scheme.
One-time upper age relaxation has been granted for the 2026 recruitment (up to 22 years for most categories).
Additional relaxation in physical standards is available for outstanding sportsmen (National/State/District level).
Physical Standards
Physical measurements vary by region, category, and trade. General minimum requirements (indicative):
Height: 162 cm to 170 cm (higher for hilly regions – e.g., 166-170 cm for most categories).
Chest: 77 cm (unexpanded) with minimum 5 cm expansion.
Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per Army medical standards.
Special Physical Standards
apply for Women Military Police and certain trades. Region-wise detailed charts are available on the official website (joinindianarmy.nic.in).
Application Fee
Processing Fee: ₹250 (for all categories).
Payment Mode: Online only through SBI Portal (Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card).
The fee is non-refundable.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 13 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 01 April 2026 (Extended to 10 April 2026 for some categories including Women Military Police)
Common Entrance Exam (CEE): Expected in June 2026
Recruitment Rally / Physical Test: To be announced after CEE results
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in multiple stages:
Online Application & Screening
Common Entrance Exam (CEE) – Computer Based Test
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement Test (at Rally Site)
Adaptability Test / Group Discussion / Interview (if applicable)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List preparation
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at Rally Site
Candidates must qualify the following:
1.6 Km Run: Timing-based marking (Group-I: up to 5 min 30 sec = 60 marks; Group-II: 5 min 31 sec to 5 min 45 sec = 48 marks)
Pull-ups / Beam: 6 to 10 pull-ups (higher marks for more pull-ups)
Zig-Zag Balance and 9 Feet Ditch (qualifying nature)
Additional tests like push-ups, sit-ups may also be conducted. Standards are stricter for Agniveer Technical and GD categories.
Medical Standards
Candidates must be medically fit as per Indian Army standards (eye sight, dental, hearing, overall health).
No tattoo (except small religious symbols on specific body parts).
Candidates with permanent body modifications or chronic diseases will be rejected.
Final medical examination will be conducted at designated Military Hospitals.
Final Merit List
Merit list will be prepared based on performance in CEE (written exam) + Physical Fitness Test marks + bonus marks (if any for sportsmen).
Only candidates clearing all stages (written, physical, medical & document verification) will be included in the final selection list.
How to Apply
Visit the official website: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in
Click on “Apply Online” under Agniveer Recruitment 2026.
Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational and communication details.
Upload scanned copies of required documents and recent photograph.
Pay the application fee ₹250 online.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important: Apply well before the last date to avoid server issues.
Documents Required
Class 10th / 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate
Domicile Certificate (if required for region-wise relaxation)
Caste Certificate (if claiming any relaxation)
Recent passport-size photographs
Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)
NCC Certificate / Sports Achievement Certificate (if applicable)
All documents must be original + self-attested photocopies at rally stage.
Official Website: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in