The Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Indian Army for the recruitment of Agniveer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official Indian Army website. The last date to submit the application form is 01 April 2026. In this article, you will find complete details about Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and online application form.
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Important Details
| Name of the Company | Indian Army |
| Position | Agniveer (GD, Tradesman, Clerk and other posts) |
| Total posts | 25000+ (Expected) |
| How to Apply | Online |
| Website | https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/ |
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
As per the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification, candidates must have passed 8th, 10th, or 12th class from a recognized board. For most Agniveer posts, applicants should have passed Class 10th / Matric with at least 45% marks in aggregate in five basic subjects and a minimum of 33% marks in each subject. For boards following a grading system, equivalent grades corresponding to these percentages will be considered. Indian Gorkha candidates are eligible with a simple Class 10th pass.
Age Limit for Indian Army Recruitment 2026
As per Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification, the age limit details are given below:
- Minimum Age: 17 ½ Years
- Maximum Age: 22 Years
- Eligible Birth Dates: Candidates born between 01 July 2005 and 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply.
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government rules.
- Special Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable up to 30 years (as on the date of joining training) for widows of Defense personnel who died while in service.
Note
- Women who are widowed, divorced, or legally separated can apply if they do not have any children and meet all other eligibility criteria.
- Widows of Defense personnel who died while in service are eligible to apply for Women military Police.
- Such widows may apply even if they have children, but only if they have not remarried.
Indian Army Recruitment 2026 Application fee
As per the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification, candidates need to pay the following application fee while submitting the online application form:
- Application Fee: 250 rupees per candidate for all categories
- Payment mode: online payment through the official Indian Army website during the application process.
Selection Process for Indian Army 2026
As per the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification, the selection process will be conducted in the following phases.
Phase I – online Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
- The common Entrance Exam (CEE) will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Only provisionally shortlisted candidates will be allowed to appear for the exam.
- Entry to the examination will be allowed only with the Admit Card.
- The exam is expected to be held at designated centers between 01 June 2026 to 15 June 2026.
Phase II – Recruitment Rally
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in the CEE.
- Shortlisted candidates must attend the Recruitment Rally at the specified venue.
- The following tests will be conducted during the rally:
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
The Physical Fitness Test will be conducted at the rally site.
1.6 Km Run
- Group I: Up to 7 minutes 45 seconds – Excellent
- Group II: 7 minutes 46 seconds to 8 minutes 30 seconds – Good
Other Tests
- Long Jump: 10 Feet (Qualifying)
- High Jump: 3 Feet (Qualifying)
Note: Extra Time for the 1.6 km run and adjusted standards for jumps may be provided for candidates from hilly terrain areas.
Medical Standards
- Candidates must be in good physical and mental health.
- They must be free from any disease or disability that could affect their duties.
- A detaild medical examination will be conducted according to Indian Army Medical standards.
Final Merit List
- The final merit list will be prepared based on:
- Marks Obtained in the CEE.
- Performance in the Physical Fitness Test (if applicable)
- Selection will be purely based on merit and the number of available vacancies.
Important Note:
Recruitment in the Indian Army is fair and transparent. Candidates should not pay any bribe to anyone for selection. Applicants are advised not to trust agents or middlemen claiming to provide recruitment assistance.
Indian Army Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Indian Army – www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- If you are a new user, complete the registration process by entering the required details and creating a login ID and password.
- Log in using your registered credentials and open the online application form.
- Fill in all the required details carefully in the application form.
- Upload the necessary documents, passport-size photograph, and signature as per the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee of 250 rupees through the online payment mode.
- After completing the process, submit the application form and take a printout for future use.
Required Documents
Candidates appearing for the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 rally (phase II) must carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies:
- Admit Card
- 20 Passport Size Photographs
- Educational Certificates (Mark sheets, Degree Certificates, etc.)
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Religion Certificate (if required)
- School Character certificate
- Character Certificate issued by village Sarpanch / Municipal Corporation
- Unmarried Certificate
- NCC Certificate (if applicable)
- Sports Certificate (if applicable)
- Affidavit on 10 rupees Stamp Paper as per the prescribed format single Bank Account Details, PAN Card, and Aadhaar Card
- Police Verification Form
- Certificate from Serving Personnel for wards of serving soldiers (if applicable)
- Any other relevant documents mentioned in the official notification
Note:
Candidates must ensure that all documents are valid and original at the time of the recruitment rally. Failure to produce the required documents may lead to disqualification from the selection process.
Indian Army Important Dates
| Online Application Starting | 13-02-2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 01-04-2026 |
| Online Exam Starting Date | 01-06-2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Exam Last Date | 15-06-2026 (Tentative) |
Important Links
PDF for Notification: https://164.100.158.23/latest-rally-agniveer-or.htm
Apply Online: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
