Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
Indian Army · Ministry of Defence
Published 01 Jun 2026 · Updated 25 Jul 2026
25,000 Posts
18 Jul 2026
Closed₹30,000 per month (progressive) under the Agnipath scheme, plus Seva Nidhi package on completion of tenure
10th Pass, 12th Pass
Indian Army invites online applications for Agniveer recruitment (General Duty, Technical, and Clerk categories) under the Agnipath scheme.
Organization
Indian Army
Advt No.
IA/AGNIVEER/2026/02
Post Name
Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical +1 more
Total Vacancies
25,000
Pay Scale
₹30,000 per month (progressive) under the Agnipath scheme, plus Seva Nidhi package on completion of tenure
Age Limit
17–21 years (as on 01 Jul 2026) (Age band applies uniformly; no category-based upper age relaxation for this scheme.)
Apply Window
01 Jun 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
Exam Date
30 Aug 2026
Mode
online
Official Website
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Army |
| Advt No. | IA/AGNIVEER/2026/02 |
| Post Name | Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical +1 more |
| Total Vacancies | 25,000 |
| Pay Scale | ₹30,000 per month (progressive) under the Agnipath scheme, plus Seva Nidhi package on completion of tenure |
| Age Limit | 17–21 years (as on 01 Jul 2026) (Age band applies uniformly; no category-based upper age relaxation for this scheme.) |
| Apply Window | 01 Jun 2026 – 18 Jul 2026 |
| Exam Date | 30 Aug 2026 |
| Mode | online |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Official Notification Document
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Eligibility Snapshot
Candidates with 10th Pass, 12th Pass qualification are eligible to apply.
Selection Process
Selection is through 4 stages.
- Online Common Entrance Examination
- Physical Fitness Test
- Physical Measurement
- Medical Examination
Vacancy Breakdown
This recruitment has 25,000 total vacancies across 3 posts.
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| Post | Total | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveer General Duty | 14,000 | ₹30,000 per month (progressive) under the Agnipath scheme, plus Seva Nidhi package on completion of tenure |
| Agniveer Technical | 6,500 | ₹30,000 per month (progressive) under the Agnipath scheme, plus Seva Nidhi package on completion of tenure |
| Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper Technical | 4,500 | ₹30,000 per month (progressive) under the Agnipath scheme, plus Seva Nidhi package on completion of tenure |
Application Fee
Application fee varies by category — see the table below.
- General / EWSNil
- OBC / EWSNil
- SC / ST / PwDNil
- FemaleNil
No application fee for Agniveer recruitment.
Important Dates
Key dates for this recruitment are listed below.
- Notification Release01 Jun 2026
- Last Date to Apply18 Jul 2026
- Common Entrance Exam30 Aug 2026
How to Apply Step-by-Step for Indian Army Recruitment 2026
Apply online at the official website before 18 Jul 2026 by following the steps below.
- Visit official website: Click Here
- Click on the Registration / Apply Online section.
- Fill in required personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned documents (Photo, Signature).
- Pay application fee and submit form.
- Download and print application copy for future reference.
Full Notification Details
About the Recruitment
The Indian Army has opened Agniveer recruitment under the Agnipath scheme for General Duty, Technical, and Clerk/Store Keeper Technical categories, with 25,000 vacancies nationwide.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification varies by category — General Duty requires Class 10 pass, while Technical and Clerk categories require Class 12 pass with specific subject combinations. Candidates must be aged 17.5 to 21 years.
Selection Process
Selection involves an online Common Entrance Exam, followed by a Physical Fitness Test, physical measurements, and a detailed medical examination at the rally site.
How to Apply
Apply online through the Join Indian Army portal, selecting a preferred recruitment rally location. There is no application fee for this recruitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tenure of an Agniveer?
Agniveers serve a four-year tenure, after which up to 25% may be selected for permanent enrolment in the regular Army cadre based on performance.
Karmosandhan Editorial Desk
Content Editor & Govt Job Expert
Updated 25 Jul 2026
Source: Official Notification published on Indian Army on 01 Jun 2026.
Disclaimer: Karmosandhan is an educational news portal and is not affiliated with any government body. All information provided is for educational and awareness purposes only. Please verify details from the official notification before applying.
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