The Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 online application window is officially active starting today, February 13, 2026. The Indian Army has released the notification for the 2026-27 intake, inviting unmarried male candidates to apply for General Duty, Technical, Clerk, and Tradesman posts via joinindianarmy.nic.in.
The selection process will commence with the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) scheduled for June 2026. This page provides the direct login link, the revised age limit calculator, and the complete physical fitness test (PFT) requirements.
Scroll down to register before the April 1st deadline.
Key Highlights: Army Agniveer Intake 2026-27
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Indian Army |
| Exam Name | Common Entrance Exam (CEE) |
| Application Status | Active (Started Feb 13) |
| Last Date | April 01, 2026 |
| Exam Date (CEE) | June 01 – June 15, 2026 |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Important Dates & Fee
- Application Begin: 13 February 2026 (Today)
- Last Date to Apply: 01 April 2026
- Admit Card Release: May 2026 (Tentative)
- Application Fee: ₹250/- (Uniform for all categories: Gen/OBC/SC/ST). Payment via UPI, Debit/Credit Card.
Eligibility Criteria: Age & Education
Candidates must strictly adhere to the eligibility rules to avoid rejection.
1. Age Limit (As on 01/10/2026)
- Range: 17.5 Years to 21 Years.
- Date of Birth Block: Born between 01 October 2005 and 01 April 2009.
2. Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
| Post Name | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Agniveer General Duty (GD) | Class 10th (Matric) with 45% Agg. & 33% in each subject. |
| Agniveer Technical | Class 12th (Science – PCM) with 50% Agg. & 40% in each subject. OR 10th + 2 Year ITI. |
| Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper | Class 12th (Any Stream) with 60% Agg. & 50% in each subject. (50% in English & Math/Accts is Mandatory). |
| Agniveer Tradesman | Class 10th or 8th Pass (Simple Pass). No aggregate % needed, but 33% in each subject. |
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Requirements
The physical test is crucial for the final merit list. Marks are awarded based on performance groups.
- 1.6 KM Run:
- Group I (60 Marks): Within 5 Min 30 Sec.
- Group II (48 Marks): 5 Min 31 Sec to 5 Min 45 Sec.
- Pull Ups (Beam):
- 10 Pull Ups: 40 Marks
- 9 Pull Ups: 33 Marks (Decreases for lower counts)
- Qualifying Tests: 9 Feet Ditch & Zig-Zag Balance (No marks, just qualify).
- Physical Measurement:
- Height: Generally 170 cm (GD/Tech/Tradesman) / 162 cm (Clerk). Varies by Region.
- Chest: 77 cm + 5 cm Expansion.
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
- Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in and complete the CAPTCHA verification.
- Click on the “Agnipath” tab and select “Login/Apply Online”.
- Register using your Aadhaar Number or Matriculation Certificate.
- Fill in personal details and upload your Photo (10-20 KB) and Signature (5-10 KB).
- Pay the ₹250 Exam Fee online.
- Print the final confirmation page and save your Roll Number.
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