The Indian Army has officially released the Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification, opening doors for thousands of young aspirants to serve the nation under the innovative Agnipath Scheme. This major recruitment drive announces over 25,000 vacancies across various categories. The official notification is available on the dedicated recruitment portal. Interested candidates can now submit their online applications starting from February 13, 2026, with the window remaining open until April 1, 2026. This national-level recruitment is conducted under the Agnipath Scheme, where selected Agniveers serve for a period of four years, gaining valuable experience, skills, and a chance to transition into permanent roles or civilian careers afterward.

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026

Agniveer Eligibility Criteria

To apply for Indian Army Agniveer 2026, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Age Limit: 17.5 to 21 years (as per the notification; birth date calculations apply from specific cutoff dates mentioned).
• Educational Qualification: Varies by post — typically 10th/12th pass with minimum marks (e.g., 45% aggregate for GD in some cases), or higher for technical roles.
• Physical Standards: Minimum height around 170 cm (relaxations for certain regions/categories), chest 77 cm (unexpanded) with 5 cm expansion, and meeting weight/medical fitness norms.
• Nationality: Indian citizens (including subjects of Nepal/Bhutan in some cases).

Selection Process

The recruitment follows a multi-stage, merit-based process:

1. Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE): Computer-based test covering subjects like General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematics, and English/General Science (depending on category).
2. Recruitment Rally (Phase-II): Physical fitness tests (running, pull-ups, etc.), physical measurements, medical examination, and adaptability tests.
3. Document Verification and Final Merit List: Original certificates checked; final selection based on overall performance.

Important Dates

How to Apply Online for Agniveer 2026

1. Visit the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Register using Aadhaar details and basic information.
3. Fill the application form carefully, selecting category and exam center preferences (up to five choices).
4. Upload recent photograph and scanned documents.
5. Pay the ₹250 fee online.
6. Submit and download the confirmation for reference.

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