Recruitment Overview
Indian Army has started the online application process for Agniveer Recruitment Rally 2026–27 for all regions. Eligible unmarried male candidates can apply for Agniveer GD, Technical, Clerk / Store Keeper Technical, and Tradesmen posts through the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) 2026. The online registration is open from 13 February 2026 to 01 April 2026 on the official Join Indian Army website.
Key Information
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 13-02-2026
- Application Last Date: 01-04-2026
- Expected Online Examination Schedule: June 01 to June 15, 2026
Fee Structure
General/EWS/ OBC: Rs.250
SC/ ST/ PwBD: Rs.250
- Pay Fee Through Online Mode.
Age Criteria
Minimum Age: 17½ Years
Maximum Age: 22Years
Applicants whose date of birth falls between 01 July 2005 and 01 July 2009 (inclusive) are eligible.
(For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
Yojana Name
Agnipath Yojana
Eligibility Criteria : Army Bharti 2026 Trade Wise
Agniveer (General Duty – GD)
Candidates must have passed Class 10 / Matriculation with at least 45% marks overall and 33% marks in each subject.
For boards following a grading system, candidates should have secured a minimum ‘D’ grade (33%–40%) in individual subjects and an overall ‘C2’ grade or equivalent, which corresponds to 45% aggregate marks.
Note: Applicants holding a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence will be given preference for Driver posts.
Agniveer (Technical)
Applicants should meet any one of the following qualifications:
Passed 10+2 / Intermediate (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English, securing 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject, OR
Passed 10+2 (Science) with PCM & English from a recognized board (including NIOS) along with a minimum one-year ITI course in the relevant trade with NSQF Level-4 or above, OR
Passed Class 10 with 50% aggregate marks and 40% each in English, Maths and Science, plus two years ITI training or a 2/3-year diploma in notified technical streams.
Agniveer (Clerk / Store Keeper Technical)
Candidates must have passed 10+2 / Intermediate in any stream (Arts, Commerce or Science) with 60% marks overall and at least 50% marks in each subject.
A minimum score of 50% in English and Maths / Accounts / Book Keeping in the 12th examination is required.
Agniveer Tradesmen (10th Pass)
Applicants should have passed Class 10. There is no minimum aggregate requirement, but candidates must score at least 33% marks in each subject.
Agniveer Tradesmen (8th Pass)
Candidates must have passed Class 8 from a recognized school. No aggregate marks are required; however, 33% marks in each subject are compulsory.
Indian Army Physical Test Criteria 2026 – Full Details
| Region | Covered States / Regions | GD & Tradesmen Height (cm) | Technical Height (cm) | Clerk / SKT Height (cm) | Chest Requirement (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan Region | Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hills, Garhwal & Kumaon (Uttarakhand) | 163 cm | 163 cm | 162 cm | 77 cm (with 5 cm expansion) |
| Eastern Himalayan Region | Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, and hill areas of West Bengal (Gangtok, Darjeeling, Kalimpong) | 160 cm | 157 cm | 160 cm | As per Army norms |
| Western Plains Region | Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Western Uttar Pradesh (Meerut & Agra divisions) | 170 cm | 170 cm | 162 cm | As per Army norms |
| Eastern Plains Region | Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha | 169 cm | 169 cm | 162 cm | As per Army norms |
| Central Region | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu | 168 cm | 167 cm | 162 cm | As per Army norms |
| Southern Region | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, and Puducherry | 166 cm | 165 cm | 162 cm | As per Army norms |
Indian Army Agniveer Physical Fitness Requirements 2026
The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for Army Bharti is conducted in different stages. Candidates are assessed on 1.6 Km running, pull-ups (beam), and basic obstacle tests. The marking pattern is given below:
| Run Time (1.6 Km) | Run Group | Run Marks | Pull-Ups (Beam) | Pull-Up Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 min 30 sec | Group I | 60 Marks | 10 | 40 Marks |
| 5 min 31 sec – 5 min 45 sec | Group II | 48 Marks | 9 | 33 Marks |
| 5 min 46 sec – 6 min 00 sec | Group III | 36 Marks | 8 | 27 Marks |
| 6 min 01 sec – 6 min 15 sec | Group IV | 24 Marks | 7 | 21 Marks |
| — | — | — | 6 | 16 Marks |
🧗 Obstacle Tests (Qualifying Nature)
9 Feet Ditch – Qualifying only
Zig-Zag Balance – Qualifying only
🔔 Important Note
Candidates applying for Agniveer Technical and Agniveer Office Assistant / Store Keeper Technical (SKT) are required only to qualify in all Physical Fitness Tests. Marks are not added for these categories.
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