The Indian ArmyRecruitment 2026 for posts of Agniveer. Candidates with 12Th, 10Th, 8Th Can Apply Online. The online application closes on 01-04-2026. The candidates shall apply online through Indian Army website, joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Indian Army has released an official notification 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 01-04-2026. In the article, you’ll find the Indian Army Agniveer Posts recruitment details, including eligible criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct link to the official notification and online application from.
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Indian Army |
| Post Name | Agniveer (GD, Tradesman, Clerk & other post |
| No of Post | 25000+(Expected) |
| Salary | Rs. 30,000/-(1st year) Rs. 33,000/- (2nd year) Rs . 36,500/- (3rd year) Rs. 40,000/-(4th year) |
| Qualification | 12Th, 10Th, 8Th |
| Age Limit | 17.5 to 21years |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 01/04/2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/ |
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates Should Posses 12Th, 10Th, 8Th Pass
Class 10Th /Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate of five basic subject and min 33% marks in each of those five subject for board following grading system, grades commensurate to percentages, as above, will be considered. Indian Gorkhas -Class 10th simple pass.
Note:
Candidates who have appeared in class 10th Board Exam and are awaiting declaration of result are also eligible to apply provide they fulfill all other Qualification Required. Such candidates, however, shall only be selected when they produce the original marksheet during the phase|| of recruitment process.
Age Limit
Minimum Age : 17 1/2 years
Maximum Age : 22 years
Candidates born between 01 jul 2005 to 01 jul 2009 ( both days inclusive ) are eligible to apply.
Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
- Upper Age limit will be relaxable upto 30 years of age (as on date of joining training) in respect of widows of Defence personnel who have died in harness.
- Note: Women who are widowed, divorced or legally separated are also eligible provided they do not have any children subject to fulfilling all other eligibility criteria. Widows of Defence Personnel who have died in harness will be eligible to apply for enrolment as Women Military Police. Such widows even with children will be, however, eligible only if they have not remarried.
- Physical Standards
Height: 162 cms.
Chest Expansion: The candidates should be capable of chest expansion of 05 cms.
Weight: Weight standards are based on BMI as per the chart below.
Weight Standards Chart
| Height (cm) | Minimum Weight for all ages (kg) | Age 17 to 20 Yrs Maximum Weight (kg) | Age 20+01 day – 30 Yrs Maximum Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 43.2 | 52.9 | 55.3 |
| 156 | 43.8 | 53.5 | 56.0 |
| 157 | 44.4 | 54.2 | 56.7 |
| 158 | 44.9 | 54.9 | 57.4 |
| 159 | 45.5 | 55.6 | 58.1 |
| 160 | 46.1 | 56.3 | 58.9 |
| 161 | 46.7 | 57.0 | 59.6 |
| 162 | 47.2 | 57.7 | 60.4 |
| 163 | 47.8 | 58.5 | 61.1 |
| 164 | 48.4 | 59.2 | 61.9 |
| 165 | 49.0 | 59.9 | 62.6 |
| 166 | 49.6 | 60.6 | 63.4 |
| 167 | 50.2 | 61.4 | 64.1 |
| 168 | 50.8 | 62.1 | 64.9 |
| 169 | 51.4 | 62.8 | 65.7 |
| 170 | 52.0 | 63.6 | 66.5 |
| 171 | 52.6 | 64.3 | 67.3 |
| 172 | 53.3 | 65.1 | 68.0 |
| 173 | 53.9 | 65.8 | 68.8 |
| 174 | 54.5 | 66.6 | 69.6 |
| 175 | 55.1 | 67.4 | 70.4 |
| 176 | 55.8 | 68.1 | 71.2 |
| 177 | 56.4 | 68.9 | 72.1 |
| 178 | 57.0 | 69.7 | 72.9 |
| 179 | 57.7 | 70.5 | 73.7 |
| 180 | 58.3 | 71.3 | 74.5 |
| 181 | 59.0 | 72.1 | 75.4 |
| 182 | 59.6 | 72.9 | 76.2 |
| 183 | 60.3 | 73.7 | 77.0 |
| 184 | 60.9 | 74.5 | 77.9 |
| 185 | 61.6 | 75.3 | 78.7 |
| 186 | 62.3 | 76.1 | 79.6 |
| 187 | 62.9 | 76.9 | 80.4 |
| 188 | 63.6 | 77.8 | 81.3 |
| 189 | 64.3 | 78.6 | 82.2 |
| 190 | 65.0 | 79.4 | 83.0 |
| 191 | 65.7 | 80.3 | 83.9 |
| 192 | 66.4 | 81.1 | 84.8 |
| 193 | 67.0 | 81.9 | 85.7 |
| 194 | 67.7 | 82.8 | 86.6 |
| 195 | 68.4 | 83.7 | 87.5 |
| 196 | 69.1 | 84.5 | 88.4 |
| 197 | 69.9 | 85.4 | 89.3 |
| 198 | 70.6 | 86.2 | 90.2 |
| 199 | 71.3 | 87.1 | 91.1 |
| 200 | 72.0 | 88.0 | 92.0 |
| 201 | 72.7 | 88.9 | 92.9 |
| 202 | 73.4 | 89.8 | 93.8 |
| 203 | 74.2 | 90.7 | 94.8 |
| 204 | 74.9 | 91.6 | 95.7 |
| 205 | 75.6 | 92.5 | 96.7 |
| 206 | 76.4 | 93.4 | 97.6 |
| 207 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 98.6 |
| 208 | 77.9 | 95.2 | 99.5 |
| 209 | 78.6 | 96.1 | 100.5 |
| 210 | 79.4 | 97.0 | 101.4 |
Special Physical Standards
Candidates belonging to following regions will be given 4 cms height relaxation:
North East Region: Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Assam.
- Gorkhas.
- Garhwalis.
- Ladakher.
- Tribals of recognized tribal areas.
Note: Domicile and Cast certificate will be considered to determine applicability of height relaxation.
Application Fee
- Examination Fee: Rs250/- per application for all categories.
- Payment Mode: Online (through the website during application).
Important Dates
- Starting Date for apply Online: 13/02/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 01/04/20256
- Online Exam Date: 01/06/2026 to 15/06/2026 (Tentative)
- Firm dates for online exam will be announced later on the website.
Selection Process
- Phase | – Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE): Conducted at Computer based test centres. This will be conducted for provisionally shortlisted candidates. Admission to the examination will be purely on the basis of Admit Card. The CEE will be conducted at designated centres tentatively between 01 Jun 2026 to 15 Jun 2026.
- Phase II – Recruitment Rally: Proportionate to the vacancies available candidates would be shortlisted based on the aggregate marks scored in the CEE. Shortlisted candidates will attend the Recruitment Rally at designated venue where the Physical Fitness Test, Physical Measurement Test, Medical Test and Document Verification will be conducted.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) (At Rally Site)
- 1.6 Km Run
Group |: Upto 7 Min 45 Secs- Excellent
Group ||: 7 Min 46 Sec to 8 Min 30Sec – Good
- Long Jump: 10 Feet (Need to qualify)
- High Jump: 3 Feet (Need to qualify)
Note: Provisions for extra time for 1.6 Km run in hilly terrain and lower timing for Long Jump and High Jump in such cases.
Medical Standards
- Candidates must be in good physical and mental health, free from any disability likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties.
- Details medical examination as per Army standards.
Final Merit List
- Final merit list will be based on aggregate of marks scored in CEE and performance in PFT (if applicable).
- Recruitment is purely based on merit depending on available vacancies.
Note: Selection in the Indian Army is “Fair & Transparent” and on merit only. At on stage any bribe is to be paid to anyone for selection or recruitment in the Indian Army. Candidates should not fall prey to unscrupulous persons posing as recruiting agents.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website:
- If new user, complete the registration process by providing basic details and creating a login ID.
- login using the credentials and fill the online application from carefully.
- Upload required document, photograph, and signature as per specification.
- Pay the examination fee of Rs 250/- online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Note: Application invited from domiciles of all districts of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, UT of Chandigarh & Delhi. Any change in policy or details published in notification will be intimated on registered email/ mobile number and with a ticker on the www.joinindianarmy.nic.in web portal.
Documents Required
- Candidates must carry the following documents in original along with self-attested photocopies at the rally site (Phase II):
- Any other relevant documents as specified in the notification.
- Admit Card.
- 20 copies of passport size photographs.
- Education Certificates (Marksheets, Degree, etc.).
- Domicile Certificate.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable for relaxation).
- Religion Certificate (if required).
- School Character Certificate.
- Character Certificate from Village Sarpanch/Municipal Corporation.
- Unmarried Certificate.
- NCC Certificate (if applicable).
- Sports Certificate (if applicable).
- Affidavit on Rs 10 stamp paper as per format.
- Single Bank A/C, PAN Card & AADHAR Card.
- Police Verification Form.
- Certificate from serving personnel for wards of serving soldiers (if applicable).
Salary Structure
Agniveers will be paid customized package with fixed yearly increment. In addition, Risk and Hardship, Ration, Dress and travel allowance as applicable.
Indian Army Agniveer Important Links
- Official Website: Click here
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here