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Indian Armed Forces Agniveer
Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Army, Navy & Air Force (10th/12th Pass) |
Indian Armed Forces Agniveer Recruitment 2026: Great
news for defense aspirants in Assam and the North East! The Indian Army, Indian
Navy, and Indian Air Force have released a combined advertisement for the
recruitment of Agniveers under the Agnipath Scheme for the 2025-26/27
batches. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 8th, 10th, or 12th can apply
for various posts including General Duty, Technical, Clerk, and Tradesman.
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through
the respective official portals. Below are the complete details regarding
eligibility, age limit, and selection process.
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Indian Armed Forces Recruitment 2026
Overview |
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Recruitment Board |
Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force |
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Post Name |
Agniveer (GD, Tech, Clerk, Tradesman, SSR, MR, Vayu) |
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Scheme Name |
Agnipath Scheme |
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Job Type |
Central Govt Jobs (Defence) |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Who Can Apply |
All India Candidates (Male & Female) |
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Job Location |
All India |
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Official Websites |
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Vacancy & Eligibility Details |
The recruitment is divided into three major wings.
Candidates must check the specific educational qualification for the wing they
wish to apply for.
1.
Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility
- Agniveer
(General Duty - All Arms & Women Military Police):
- Qualification:
Class 10th / Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in
each subject.
- Note:
For boards following the grading system, a minimum of 'D' Grade (33-40)
in individual subjects and an overall aggregate of 'C2' grade is
required.
- Agniveer
(Technical - All Arms):
- Qualification:
10+2 / Intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry,
Maths, and English with min 50% aggregate and 40% in each subject.
- OR:
10th Matric pass with 50% aggregate and min 40% in English, Maths, and
Science PLUS 2 years of Technical Training from ITI or Diploma.
- Agniveer
(Clerk / Store Keeper Technical):
- Qualification:
10+2 / Intermediate Exam pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science)
with 60% marks in aggregate and 50% in each subject.
- Mandatory:
Securing 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping is mandatory.
- Agniveer
Tradesman (10th Pass):
- Qualification:
Simple Class 10th pass. No aggregate percentage is required, but must
have scored 33% in each subject.
- Agniveer
Tradesman (8th Pass):
- Qualification:
Simple Class 8th pass. No aggregate percentage is required, but must have
scored 33% in each subject.
2.
Indian Navy Agniveer Eligibility
- Agniveer
(Senior Secondary Recruit - SSR):
- Qualification:
Qualified in 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics from a recognized Board.
- Agniveer
(Matric Recruit - MR / Musician):
- Qualification:
Passed Matriculation/10th or equivalent with minimum pass marks.
3.
Indian Air Force Agniveer Eligibility
- Agniveervayu
(Science Subjects):
- Qualification:
10+2 Intermediate with Maths, Physics, and English with 50% marks in
aggregate and 50% in English.
- OR:
3-Year Diploma in Engineering
(Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Auto/Computer Science/IT) with 50%
aggregate.
- Agniveervayu
(Other than Science Subjects):
- Qualification:
10+2 Intermediate in any stream with 50% marks in aggregate and 50%
in English.
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Physical Standards (Height Relaxation
for NE) |
The advertisement highlights specific height standards,
including relaxation for candidates from the North East region.
- General
Minimum Height (Male): 157 cm (Varies by trade/region).
- Minimum
Height (Female - Air Force/Navy): 152 cm.
- North
East Candidates: Candidates belonging to the North East (Assam,
Nagaland, Arunachal, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya) typically
receive height relaxation.
Physical Standards (Height & Relaxations for North East)
Candidates from the
North East region (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,
Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura) enjoy special height relaxations. Below is the
detailed physical standard table:
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Service |
Post / Trade |
General Height |
Height for North East Candidates |
Chest (Male) |
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Indian Army |
Agniveer GD &
Tradesman |
169-170 cm |
160 cm |
77 cm (+5 cm exp) |
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Agniveer Technical |
169-170 cm |
157 cm |
77 cm (+5 cm exp) |
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Agniveer Clerk /
SKT |
162 cm |
160 cm |
77 cm (+5 cm exp) |
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Indian Navy |
Agniveer SSR / MR
(Male) |
157 cm |
152 cm (Usually for
Gorkhas/NE) |
77 cm (+5 cm exp) |
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Agniveer SSR / MR
(Female) |
152 cm |
152 cm |
N/A |
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Indian Air Force |
Agniveervayu
(Male) |
152.5 cm |
152.5 cm |
77 cm (+5 cm exp) |
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Agniveervayu
(Female) |
152 cm |
147 cm |
N/A |
- Note:
For Agniveervayu (Air Force), the ad specifically mentions: "For
candidates belonging to North East/Hilly regions of Uttarakhand, a
lower minimum height of 147 cm will be accepted."
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Application Fees |
Candidates are required to pay an online examination fee
while submitting their application. The fee structure typically varies by
service:
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Service |
Application
Fee |
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Indian Air Force |
₹ 550/- (plus GST) |
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Indian Navy |
₹ 550/- (plus GST) |
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Indian Army |
₹ 250/- (approx., subject to notification) |
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card,
or Internet Banking.
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Salary and Benefits (Seva Nidhi) |
Agniveers will receive a customized monthly package along
with Risk and Hardship allowances. On completion of the 4-year engagement
period, a one-time Seva Nidhi Package of approx Rs 11.71 Lakhs
(including interest) will be paid, which is exempt from Income Tax.
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Year |
Customized
Monthly Package |
In
Hand (70%) |
Contribution
to Corpus Fund (30%) |
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1st Year |
₹ 30,000 |
₹ 21,000 |
₹ 9,000 |
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2nd Year |
₹ 33,000 |
₹ 23,100 |
₹ 9,900 |
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3rd Year |
₹ 36,500 |
₹ 25,580 |
₹ 10,950 |
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4th Year |
₹ 40,000 |
₹ 28,000 |
₹ 12,000 |
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Selection Process |
The selection process for all three services generally
involves:
- Phase
I: Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE / INET / STAR).
- Phase
II: Physical Fitness Test (Running, Push-ups, Squats, etc.) &
Physical Measurement Test.
- Phase
III: Medical Examination.
Selection
Process (Step-by-Step)
The recruitment process for Agniveers in 2026 will be
conducted in three major phases:
Phase I: Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
- Computer-Based
Test (CBT) conducted at allocated exam centers.
- Questions
will be objective type (MCQ).
- Negative
marking applies (usually 0.25 or 0.5 marks deduction for wrong answers).
Phase II: Recruitment Rally (PFT & PMT)
Shortlisted candidates from Phase I will be called for the
Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
- 1.6
Km Run:
- Group
1 (Up to 5 Min 30 Sec) - 60 Marks
- Group
2 (5 Min 31 Sec to 5 Min 45 Sec) - 48 Marks
- Pull
Ups (Beam): 10 Pull-ups (40 Marks) to 6 Pull-ups (16 Marks).
- 9
Feet Ditch: Qualifying only.
- Zig-Zag
Balance: Qualifying only.
- Physical
Measurement Test (PMT): Height, Weight, and Chest measurement.
Phase III: Medical Examination
- Candidates
clearing Phase II will undergo a medical checkup by Military Doctors.
- Fit
candidates will join the merit list; those with temporary issues (TR) may
get a review.
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Job-Wise Exam Syllabus 2026 |
Prepare for the Online CEE with the specific syllabus for
your trade:
1. Army Agniveer General Duty (GD) Syllabus
- Total
Questions: 50 | Total Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 35
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Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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General Knowledge |
15 |
30 |
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General Science |
15 |
30 |
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Maths |
15 |
30 |
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Logical Reasoning |
05 |
10 |
2. Army Agniveer Technical Syllabus
- Total
Questions: 50 | Total Marks: 200 | Pass Marks: 80
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Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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General Knowledge |
10 |
40 |
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Maths |
15 |
60 |
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Physics |
15 |
60 |
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Chemistry |
10 |
40 |
3. Army Agniveer Clerk / SKT Syllabus
- Total
Questions: 50 | Total Marks: 200 | Pass Marks: 80 (32 in
each part)
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Part |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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Part I |
GK, Science, Maths, Computer |
25 |
100 |
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Part II |
General English |
25 |
100 |
4. Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Syllabus
- Science
Subjects: English, Physics, and Mathematics (10+2 CBSE syllabus).
- Other
Than Science: General English, Reasoning & General Awareness
(RAGA).
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How to Apply for Agniveer Recruitment
2026? |
Candidates must apply online through the respective service
portals. Follow these steps:
- For
Army: Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in > Click on
"Agnipath" > "Registration".
- For
Navy: Visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in > Register/Login > Apply
for Agniveer SSR/MR.
- For
Air Force: Visit agnipathvayu.cdac.in > Candidate Login > Fill
Application.
- Enter
your personal details and upload necessary documents (10th/12th Marksheet,
Photo, Signature).
- Pay
the examination fee (if applicable).
- Submit
the form and take a printout for future reference.
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Important Dates |
- Notification
Release Date: December 8, 2025
- Online
Application Start Date: December 2025 / January 2026 (Tentative)
- Last
Date to Apply Online: January / February 2026 (As per official notice)
- Online
Examination Date: March / April 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q1. What is the age limit for Agniveer Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must be between 17.5 years to 21
years of age.
Q2. Can 10th pass candidates apply for Agniveer?
Ans: Yes, 10th pass candidates can apply for Agniveer
General Duty (GD) and Tradesman posts. 8th pass candidates are also
eligible for certain Tradesman roles.
Q3. Is there any height relaxation for North East
candidates?
Ans: Yes, candidates from the North East region
(Assam, Meghalaya, etc.) generally get height relaxation. For example, the Air
Force minimum height for NE candidates is 147 cm (Female).
Q4. Can married candidates apply?
Ans: No, only unmarried male and female
candidates are eligible for enrollment.
Q5. What is the service duration for Agniveers?
Ans: The service duration is 4 years, after
which up to 25% of the batch may be enrolled in the regular cadre based on
merit and organizational requirements.
Disclaimer: This information is based on
the advertisement published in The Assam Tribune dated Dec 8, 2025. Candidates
are advised to check the detailed official notification on the respective
websites before applying.
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