The Indian Army has released the official notification for Agniveer Recruitment 2026 under the Agnipath Scheme. This post covers complete eligibility, age criteria with DOB range, physical standards, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, medical rules and application process.

Age Limit with Date of Birth

• Age: 17½ – 22 Years
• Candidate must be born between 01 July 2005 and 01 July 2009.

Post-wise Qualification

Eligibility for Indian Gorkha Candidates

• Indian Gorkha candidates are eligible to apply.
• Indian Gorkha candidates with simple 10th pass qualification can apply as per post eligibility.
• They must fulfil the same age, physical, medical and education criteria as other candidates.

Physical Standards

• Height: 160 cm (varies region/category)
• Chest: 77 cm + 5 cm expansion
• Weight: Proportionate

Physical Fitness Test

• 1.6 KM Run
• Minimum 6 Pull-ups
• Zig-Zag Balance
• 9 Feet Ditch Jump

CEE Exam Pattern

• GD/Tradesman: 50 Questions, 1 Hour
• Technical/Clerk: 100 Questions, 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: 0.25

Syllabus

Maths: Percentage, Ratio, SI/CI, Algebra

Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology

GK: History, Geography, Current Affairs

Reasoning: Series, Coding-Decoding, Direction

Common Medical Rejection Reasons

• Flat Foot
• Knock Knee
• Colour Blindness
• Dental Issues
• Weak Eyesight

Application Fee

• General / OBC / SC / ST / All Categories: ₹250
• Payment must be made online during registration.
• Without successful fee payment, application will not be accepted.

Note: Fee amount may change as per official notification. Always verify during online form filling.

Documents Required for Online Application

• Recent passport size photograph (JPEG format).
• Scanned signature in black/blue ink on white background.
• Class 10th Marksheet & Certificate (proof of date of birth).
• Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate (if applicable).
• Domicile / Residence Certificate.
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC if applicable).
• NCC Certificate (if any).
• Sports Certificate (if any).
• Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN etc.).

All original documents will be verified during recruitment rally and medical stage. Any mismatch in documents may lead to cancellation.

Salary Structure

Seva Nidhi Package: ₹11–12 Lakh approx after 4 years.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Agniveer Recruitment