Indian Army Agniveer Exam Guide 2026
Indian Army Agniveer 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Minimum: 17.5 Years Maximum: 21 Years |
| Educational Qualification | 10th/12th Pass (varies for different posts) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Number of Attempts | No limit |
| Experience | No prescribed work experience required |
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📊 Important Dates & Schedule
| Category | Education* | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveer (General Duty) (All Arms) | Class 10th /Matric with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. For boards following grading system of D grade (33% - 40%) in individual subjects or equivalent of grade which contains 33% and overall aggregate in C2 grade or equivalent corresponding to 45% in aggregate. Note : Candidates with valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License will be given preference for Driver requirements. | 17 ½- 21 Yrs |
| Agniveer (Tech) (All Arms) | 10+2/Intermediate Exam Pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with min 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject. OR 10+2 /Intermediate Exam Pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English from any recognized State Education Board or Central Education Board to include NIOS and ITI course of minimum one year in required field with NSQF level 4 or above. OR 10th /Matric Pass with 50% in aggregate and minimum 40% in English, Maths and Science with 02 Years of Technical Training from ITI or 02/03 years Diploma from recognized educational institution incl polytechnics, in streams/trades given in notification. | 17 ½- 21 Yrs |
| Agniveer Office Assistant / Store Keeper Technical (All Arms) | 10+2 / Intermediate Exam Pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with 60% marks in aggregate and minimum 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in English and Maths/Accounts /Book Keeping in Class XII is mandatory. | 17 ½- 21 Yrs |
| Agniveer Tradesmen (All Arms) 10th pass | (i) Class 10th simple pass. (ii) No stipulation in aggregate percentage, but should have scored 33% in each subject. | 17 ½- 21 Yrs |
| Agniveer Tradesmen (All Arms) 8th pass | (i) Class 8th simple pass. (ii) No stipulation in aggregate percentage, but should have scored 33% in each subject. | 17 ½- 21 Yrs |
| Agniveer (General Duty) Women in Corps of Military Police | Class 10th /Matric with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. For boards following grading system of D grade (33% - 40%) in individual subjects or equivalent of grade which contains 33% and overall aggregate in C2 grade or equivalent corresponding to 45% in aggregate. Note : Candidates with valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License will be given preference for Driver requirements. | 17 ½- 21 Yrs |
📊 Physical Fitness Test (At Rally Site)
| 1.6 Km Run | Beam (Pull Ups) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Time | Marks | Pull Ups | Marks |
| Group – I | Up till 5 Min 30 Secs | 60 | 10 | 40 |
| Group– II | 5 Min 31 Sec to 5 Min 45 Secs | 48 | 9 | 33 |
| 8 | 27 | |||
| 7 | 21 | |||
| 6 | 16 |
📊 Exam Centre
| Regions | States | Agniveer Height for Male (Cms) | Chest | Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | Soldier General Duty & Tradesmen | Soldier Technical / Nursing Assistant/Sepoy Pharma | Clerk / Store Keeper Technical | (Cms) | (Kgs) |
| Western Himalayan Region | Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hills (Area South and West of the Inter State Border between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and North and East ofRoad Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Garh Shankar, Ropar and Chandigarh), Garhwal and Kumaon (Uttarakhand) | 163 | 163 | 162 | 77 | 48 |
| Eastern Himalayan Region | Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Hill Region of West Bengal (Gangtok, Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts) | 160 | 157 | 160 | 77 | 48 |
| Western Plains Region | Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh,Delhi, Rajasthan and Western Uttar Pradesh (Meerut and Agra Division) | 170 | 170 | 162 | 77 | 50 |
| Eastern Plains Region | Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa | 169 | 169 | 162 | 77 | 50 |
| Central Region | Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadar, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu | 168 | 167 | 162 | *77 | 50 |
| Southern Region | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa and Puducherry | 166 | 165 | 162 | 77 | 50 |
📊 Application Fee
- Test
- Standard
- 1.6 km run
- Group 1: 7 min 30 sec Group 2: 8 min
- High Jump (3 feet)
- Need to Qualify
- Long Jump (10 feet)
- Need to Qualify
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.I am working as an employee with the Indian Army. Can I apply for the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026?
No, the candidates who are working as an employee with the Indian Army cannot apply for the Indian Army Agniveer exam 2026. This post is only for the freshers.
Q2.Is it mandatory to have a diploma for the Indian Army Agniveer 2026 application?
The official notification has stated that the candidate should have completed a class 10+2 from the relevant stream with a minimum of 55% marks.
Q3.Is it mandatory to be a permanent resident of India or Nepal if applying for the Indian Army Agniveer 2026?
Yes, it is mandatory to be a permanent resident of India or Nepal if applying for the Indian Army Agniveer 2026.
Q4.What are the Indian Army Agniveer age criteria for recruitment eligibility?
The maximum age should be 21 years for the unreserved candidates. However, the candidates belonging to the reserved categories will not be given relaxation in the upper age limit.
Q5.How many times can I apply for the Indian Army Agniveer exam 2026?
As per the Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility, the candidates can apply as many times as they want till they reach the maximum age limit.
Q6.Can I join the army after age 25?
No, candidates above the age of 21 are not eligible to apply for this post.
Q7.Is Agniveer for 4 Years or 7 Years?
Indian Army Agniveer service duration is only 4 years.
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