Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 — 25000 Posts

With over 25,000 vacancies, this is one of the biggest Indian Army recruitment drives of 2026. The Agniveer scheme under Agnipath offers young Indians a chance to serve in the Army for 4 years across five categories — General Duty, Technical, Clerk/SKT, Tradesman, and Women Military Police. Even if you have only passed 10th class, you can apply for GD and Tradesman posts.

Key Highlights

• 25,000+ Agniveer vacancies across 5 categories — one of the biggest Army drives of 2026
• 10th pass candidates can apply for GD and Tradesman posts
• 4-year engagement under Agnipath Scheme — not a permanent posting
• Rs. 10.04 Lakh Seva Nidhi (exit bonus) after completing 4 years
• Rs. 48 Lakh life insurance cover during the engagement period
• Only unmarried candidates eligible — must stay unmarried for all 4 years

Available Posts

Exact post-wise vacancies are allocated to Army Recruiting Offices (AROs) and announced zone-wise.

Selection Process

Selection happens in two phases. Phase I is an online Common Entrance Examination (CEE) — a computer-based MCQ test with no negative marking, available in 13 languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. If you clear the CEE, you move to Phase II — a recruitment rally where you face a physical fitness test (1.6 km run, pull-ups, zig-zag balance, 7-ft ditch jump), physical measurement, medical exam, and document verification.

Preparation Tips for Indian Army Agniveer CEE

• GD candidates get 50 MCQs in 60 minutes — that is about 72 seconds per question, so practice speed
• Technical/Clerk/Tradesman categories get 100 MCQs in 2 hours — focus on your weakest subject first
• No negative marking — attempt every question, never leave any blank
• Practice the 1.6 km run daily — you need to finish under 7 minutes 30 seconds for full marks
• Download previous year CEE papers from joinindianarmy.nic.in for practice
• Take at least 5-10 mock tests to build exam-day confidence and speed

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• Aadhar Card (mandatory — biometric verification at rally site)
• 20 passport-size colour photos on white background (not older than 3 months)
• Domicile/Nativity Certificate with photo (from Tehsildar/District Magistrate)
• Unmarried Certificate with photo (from Village Sarpanch/Municipal Corporation, within last 6 months)
• Affidavit on Rs. 10 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper (mandatory for rally entry)

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for Indian Army Agniveer 2026?

A. The last date to apply for Indian Army Agniveer 2026 is 01 April 2026. You can apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Q. What is the salary of Agniveer in the Indian Army?

A. Agniveer salary starts at Rs. 30,000 per month (Rs. 21,000 in-hand) in the first year and goes up to Rs. 40,000 per month (Rs. 28,000 in-hand) in the fourth year. You also get a Seva Nidhi of approximately Rs. 10.04 Lakh on completing 4 years.

Q. Is there negative marking in the Indian Army Agniveer CEE exam?

A. No, there is no negative marking in the Agniveer CEE exam. You get full marks for correct answers and zero for wrong or unattempted questions.

Q. What is the qualification needed for Indian Army Agniveer 2026?

A. It depends on the post. Agniveer GD and Tradesman need 10th pass, Technical needs 12th with Science (PCM), and Clerk/SKT needs 12th in any stream with 60% marks.

• Serve in assigned Army units across India as per organizational needs
• Carry out combat duties, area security, and patrolling as directed
• Maintain and operate assigned weapons, vehicles, and military equipment
• Follow military discipline, rules, and standard operating procedures at all times
• Participate in physical training, drills, and skill development programmes
• Support disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and internal security operations when deployed