The Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for 25,000+ vacancies under the Agnipath Scheme. The online application process has started at the official website of the Indian Army — www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Unmarried candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply online between 13th February and 1st April 2026.
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Army |
| Post Name | Agniveer |
| Total Vacancies | 25,000+ |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 13 Feb – 1 April 2026 |
| Age Limit | 17.5 to 22 Years |
| Application Fee | ₹250 |
| Selection Process | CBT, Rally, DV & Medical |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 13 February 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 13 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 April 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Dates | 1–15 June 2026 |
Vacancy Details (Post-Wise)
The recruitment drive includes multiple Agniveer categories:
- Agniveer (General Duty)
- Agniveer (Technical)
- Agniveer (Clerk/Store Keeper Technical)
- Agniveer (Tradesman)
- Agniveer (WMP)
- Agniveer (Sol Tech NA/NA VET & Sepoy Pharma)
- Agniveer (Sepoy Pharma)
Total Vacancies: 25,000+
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill educational and age requirements before applying.
Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Agniveer (GD) | 10th Pass |
| Agniveer (Technical) | 12th with Physics, Maths & English OR ITI (50%) |
| Clerk/Store Keeper | 12th with 60% aggregate & 50% each subject |
| Tradesman | 8th/10th Pass |
| WMP | 12th with PCM & English OR ITI (50%) |
| Sol Tech NA/NA VET | 12th with PCB & English (50%) |
| Sepoy Pharma | D. Pharma with 55% |
Age Limit
- Minimum: 17.5 years
- Maximum: 22 years
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹250 |
Payment Mode: SBI Portal (Online) via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card.
Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of:
- Computer-Based Test (Phase I)
- Recruitment Rally
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
All stages are qualifying in nature.
Exam Pattern 2026
Agniveer General Duty (GD)
- Total Questions: 50
- Total Marks: 100
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 15 | 30 |
| General Science | 15 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
Agniveer Technical
- Total Questions: 50
- Total Marks: 200
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 10 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 60 |
| Physics | 15 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 40 |
Clerk/Store Keeper
- Total Questions: 50
- Total Marks: 200
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 25 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 5 | 20 |
| General Science | 5 | 20 |
| Computer Science | 5 | 20 |
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
1.6 Km Run
- Up to 7 min 30 sec – 60 Marks
- 7:31 to 8 min – 48 Marks
Pull-Ups Marks
- 5 Reps – 40 Marks
- 4 Reps – 33 Marks
- 3 Reps – 27 Marks
- 2 Reps – 21 Marks
- 1 Rep – 16 Marks
Physical Measurement Standards
- Minimum Height: 162 cm
- Chest Expansion: 5 cm
- Relaxations available for North East candidates, Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Ladakhis, Tribals, Widows of Defence Personnel & Outstanding Sportswomen as per norms.
Salary Structure 2026
Selected candidates will serve for four years under the Agnipath Scheme.
| Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand Salary | Corpus Contribution (30%) | Govt Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 2nd | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 | ₹9,900 | ₹9,900 |
| 3rd | ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 | ₹10,950 | ₹10,950 |
| 4th | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
After completion of four years, candidates will receive the Seva Nidhi package including accumulated corpus fund with interest.
How to Apply Online
- Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click on Agniveer Registration
- Complete one-time registration
- Fill in personal and academic details
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and download confirmation page
