Indian Army Agniveer CEE Recruitment 2026

The Indian Army has opened online applications for Agniveer recruitment under the Agnipath Scheme. The Common Entrance Exam (CEE) is tentatively scheduled for 1st to 16th June 2026. Applications are open from 13th February 2026, and the last date to apply is 1st April 2026. An estimated 25,000+ vacancies are available across General Duty, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper, and Tradesman categories.

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Application Fee

Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

Age Limit

• Minimum: 17.5 years | Maximum: 21 years (as on 01/07/2026)
• Date of Birth Range: Between 01 July 2005 and 01 July 2009

Vacancy Details — Total: 25,000+ (Estimated)

Physical Eligibility Standards

Physical standards are strictly enforced. Candidates who fail to meet these at any stage will be disqualified.

Height Standards by Region (GD / Technical / Tradesman)

Post-specific height: Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper and Women Military Police (GD) — 162 cm (all regions).

Chest Standards (All Male Posts)

• Unexpanded: Minimum 77 cm
• Expansion: Minimum 5 cm (must reach at least 82 cm)

Relaxations

• ST Candidates: 162 cm (Height), 77 cm (Chest)
• Sons of Servicemen/Ex-Servicemen: 2 cm height relaxation, 1 cm chest relaxation
• Outstanding Sportsmen: 2 cm height relaxation, 3 cm chest relaxation
• Gorkhas & Ladakhis: 157 cm height for specific hill-based cycles

Weight

Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per the Army Medical Standard chart. For reference, a candidate who is 170 cm tall and aged 17–20 should weigh approximately 52–64 kg.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standards

1.6 KM Run (Male)

Pull-Ups (Male)

Women Military Police (GD)

• 1.6 KM Run: Up to 7:30 min (Group I) | 7:31–8:00 min (Group II)
• Long Jump: 10 feet | High Jump: 3 feet (qualifying only)

Selection Process

The selection follows three stages:

1. Stage 1 — Common Entrance Exam (CEE): Online Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates are shortlisted based on CEE scores.
2. Stage 2 — Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement: 1.6 km run, pull-ups, and body measurements at designated rally/CEE centres.
3. Stage 3 — Medical Examination & Document Verification: Detailed medical check-up as per Army standards and verification of all original documents.

CEE Exam Pattern

All posts follow a 50-question, 60-minute CBT with negative marking (25% deducted per wrong answer).

Agniveer GD & Tradesman

Marking: +2 per correct, −0.5 per wrong | Passing Marks: 35

Agniveer Technical

Marking: +4 per correct, −1.0 per wrong | Passing Marks: 80

Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper

Marking: +4 per correct, −1.0 per wrong | Passing Marks: 80 (min 32 in each part)

Women Military Police (GD)

Same pattern as Agniveer GD — 50 questions, 100 marks.

Salary & Benefits

In-hand salary is lower after the Seva Nidhi Corpus Fund deduction (approximately ₹21,000 in Year 1 to ₹28,000 in Year 4). The government contributes a matching amount to your corpus fund.

Additional Benefits: Risk & Hardship allowance, free ration, clothing, medical facilities, skill certification, and Seva Nidhi corpus payout on completion.

After 4 Years: 25% of Agniveers are eligible for permanent enrolment in the Armed Forces. Others receive resettlement training, skill certificates, and preference in CAPF/State Police recruitment.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Register with your email ID and mobile number.
3. Log in and fill in your personal, educational, and physical details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
5. Select your preferred post category (GD / Technical / Clerk / Tradesman).
6. Pay the application fee of ₹250/- via online mode.
7. Review all details and submit your application.
8. Print the confirmation page for your records.

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