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Indian Army Agniveer 2026: Notification, Exam Date & Application

Agniveer is the entry scheme for Indian Army recruitment under Agnipath — a 4-year engagement combining a written Common Entrance Exam (CEE), physical fitness test and medical exam, with a partial pathway to permanent enrolment afterward. Also searched: indian army day 2026 wishes, join indian army mns, agniveer vayu intake 02/2026 exam date, agniveer reservation after 4 years.

Facts last verified 4 July 2026

Agniveer (latest recruitment cycle)

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Eligibility summary

Qualification: Varies by category — General Duty (10th pass), Technical (12th with Science), Clerk/Store Keeper (12th, any stream with marks criteria)
Age limit: Typically 17.5-21 years, check the current notification for the exact window

Process

Selection process

Online registration on the Agnipath/Indian Army recruitment portal.
Common Entrance Exam (CEE) — objective written test.
Physical Fitness Test and Physical Measurement Test for CEE-qualified candidates.
Medical examination, followed by the final merit list and enrolment as Agniveer.

Exam pattern

CEE: Objective test, syllabus varies by category (GD/Technical/Clerk/Tradesman)

Source

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Is Agniveer a permanent Army job?

Agniveers are enrolled for a 4-year tenure; a notified percentage may be selected for permanent enrolment afterward based on performance, while others exit with the Seva Nidhi package — confirm current retention percentages on the official notification.