Army Agniveer 2026: eligibility, syllabus, cut-offs, salary and how to apply
Indian Army Agniveer (under the Agnipath scheme), conducted by the Indian Army. Posts: Agniveer General Duty, Technical, Clerk / Store Keeper Technical and Tradesmen, for a four-year engagement.
| Vacancies | How often | Application fee |
|---|---|---|
| Announced zone-wise (Each recruitment year) | Once a year: online registration, then the common entrance exam, then rallies. | Rs 250 for the online exam, as notified. |
Latest Army Agniveer notices
| Date | Kind | Notice | Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2026 | Notice | Agniveer recruitment rally to be held in Bidar in January · Exam guide | The Hindu |
Army Agniveer eligibility: who can apply
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Age | 17½ to 21 years under the scheme; the upper limit has been relaxed in some intakes, so check the current notification. |
| Education | General Duty: Class 10 with 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject. Technical: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. Clerk / Store Keeper: Class 12 with the marks set in the notification. Tradesmen: Class 8 or 10 as notified. |
| Physical | Height, chest and weight standards by region, as set in the notification (for example 170 cm for General Duty in many regions). |
Army Agniveer selection process
- Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
- Recruitment rally: physical fitness and measurement tests
- Medical examination
- Merit list and enrolment
Army Agniveer exam pattern and marks
Common Entrance Exam
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Online objective test |
| General Duty paper | 50 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour (as notified) |
| Negative marking | As set in the notification |
Army Agniveer syllabus
- General knowledge, general science, mathematics and logical reasoning at the level of the qualification asked for.
How to prepare for Army Agniveer
- Practise the model papers on joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Train for the 1.6 km run, pull-ups, the 9-feet ditch and the zig-zag balance.
- Check the medical standards and the documents list well before the rally.
Army Agniveer previous cut-offs
Merit is prepared by each Army Recruiting Office; there is no published all-India cut-off. Official cut-off notices
Salary and posts after Army Agniveer
Four-year service in the Army as an Agniveer under the Agnipath scheme. Up to 25% of each batch can then be enrolled as regular soldiers, on merit and the Army's needs.
| Post | Pay level and starting basic pay | What the work is |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Clerk / Store Keeper Technical, Tradesman) | Rs 30,000 a month in year 1, rising to Rs 40,000 in year 4 | Soldier's duties in the regiment or corps after about six months of training. |
Example: an Agniveer who joins at 18 serves until 22. Each month 30% of the package goes into the Agniveer Corpus Fund and the government adds an equal amount; at the end the Seva Nidhi of about Rs 10.04 lakh plus interest is paid, free of income tax.
Life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh during the engagement.
Army Agniveer job profile and duties
- Training and duties of a soldier in the unit
- Border and internal security tasks
- Disaster relief
Army Agniveer promotions and promotion cycle
| Stage | Pay | When |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 to 4: Agniveer | Rs 30,000 / 33,000 / 36,500 / 40,000 a month (70% in hand) | Four-year engagement |
| Regular soldier (Sepoy) for those selected | Regular pay scale | After four years, up to 25% of the batch |
| Lance Naik → Naik → Havildar → Naib Subedar (Junior Commissioned Officer) | Higher levels | By service, courses and vacancies |
Those not retained leave with the Seva Nidhi, a skill certificate and preference in some government and police recruitments announced by the Centre and several States. Sources: myScheme: Agnipath scheme
How to apply for Army Agniveer, step by step
- Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in during the registration window.
- Fill the application, choose the category and exam centres, upload documents and pay the exam fee.
- Download the CEE admit card and take the online exam.
- If shortlisted, attend the rally at the place and date given by your Army Recruiting Office.
Sources: Join Indian Army. Rules, vacancies and dates change with each notification: read the official notification before applying.
Army Agniveer: common questions
How many vacancies are there in Army Agniveer?
Announced zone-wise in Each recruitment year. Each Army Recruiting Office announces its own numbers and rally schedule.
What is the age limit for Army Agniveer?
17½ to 21 years under the scheme; the upper limit has been relaxed in some intakes, so check the current notification.
What qualification is needed for Army Agniveer?
General Duty: Class 10 with 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject. Technical: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. Clerk / Store Keeper: Class 12 with the marks set in the notification. Tradesmen: Class 8 or 10 as notified.
What is the selection process of Army Agniveer?
Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE); Recruitment rally: physical fitness and measurement tests; Medical examination; Merit list and enrolment.
What is the salary after Army Agniveer?
Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Clerk / Store Keeper Technical, Tradesman): Rs 30,000 a month in year 1, rising to Rs 40,000 in year 4. Life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh during the engagement..
What was the last cut-off of Army Agniveer?
Merit is prepared by each Army Recruiting Office; there is no published all-India cut-off.
What is the application fee for Army Agniveer?
Rs 250 for the online exam, as notified.
How do I apply for Army Agniveer?
Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in during the registration window. Fill the application, choose the category and exam centres, upload documents and pay the exam fee. Download the CEE admit card and take the online exam. Apply only on the official website: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/