Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 - 190 Posts

The recruitment is for 190 posts.

Educational Qualification (varies by category): - Agniveer (General Duty): Class 10 / Matric pass with minimum 45% aggregate and minimum 33% in each subject; Indian Gorkhas can apply with simple Class 10 pass - Agniveer (Technical): Class 12 / Intermediate pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English, minimum 50% aggregate and 40% in each subject - Agniveer (Clerk / Store Keeper Technical): Class 12 in any stream with minimum 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject; English and Maths / Accounts / Book Keeping in Class 10 or 12 with at least 50% - Agniveer (Tradesman): Class 10 pass for most trades; Class 8 pass for certain specific trades (Syce, Housekeeper, Mess Keeper, etc.) - Agniveer (Women Military Police): Class 10 / Matric pass with minimum 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject - Floor across all trades: Class 8 pass (Tradesman specific trades); the practical floor for the majority of openings is Class 10

Age Limit: - 17.5 to 21 years (born between specified date windows per recruiting year) - For Women Military Police 2027 intake: born between 01 Jul 2005 and 01 Jul 2009 - Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness: upper age relaxable up to 30 years - No category-based age relaxation (Agnipath is an open-to-all entry scheme)

Physical Standards (vary by region and category): - Minimum height: 162 cm for Women Military Police; varies for other trades and regions - Weight proportionate to height and age - Chest expansion: minimum 5 cm - 4 cm height relaxation for candidates from North East, Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Ladakhis and recognised tribal areas

Other: - Only unmarried candidates are eligible; must not marry during the four-year engagement period - Engagement is for four years under the Agnipath Scheme; up to 25% may be considered for permanent enrolment thereafter - Bonus marks available for NCC certificate holders, sportspersons and wards of Service / Ex-Servicemen / War Widows - Candidate must be a citizen of India (or fall under categories specified by the Government)

1. Visit the official website at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Fill out the application form online.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. Download and print the admit card.

1. Written Exam
2. Physical Fitness Test
3. Medical Examination