The deadline to apply for the Agniveer recruitment for the year 2026 is April 10. Interested candidates should fill out their applications immediately. Let’s look at the details…

The application process for the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Common Entrance Exam (CEE) 2026 is set to close tomorrow, April 10. Young aspirants who have not yet filled out the form have very little time left. Any delay could result in missing out on this opportunity.

Initially, the application deadline was April 1; however, the date was extended in response to requests from the youth. Now, even this extended deadline is drawing to a close. Interested candidates can apply by visiting the ‘Join Indian Army’ website at joinindianarmy.nic.in.

This recruitment drive is open to unmarried male candidates who fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria. Recruitment will be conducted across various categories: Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Agniveer Tradesman (8th Pass), and Agniveer Tradesman (10th Pass). Additionally, applications will also be accepted for posts such as Soldier Technical, Sepoy Pharma, and Religious Teacher, each requiring specific and distinct eligibility qualifications.

Who Can Apply?

For Agniveer General Duty, passing the 10th grade is mandatory, with a requirement of securing a minimum aggregate of 45% marks.
For Agniveer Technical, having Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects in the 12th grade is mandatory.
For Agniveer Clerk/SKT, passing the 12th grade in any stream with a minimum of 60% marks is required.
For Agniveer Tradesman, passing the 8th or 10th grade—depending on the specific trade—is mandatory.
Candidates must be between 17.5 and 21 years of age as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxation will also be provided in accordance with government regulations.

Application Fee and Required Documents

An application fee of ₹250 must be paid at the time of applying. This payment can be made via Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card, or Credit Card. Along with the application, scanned copies of a photograph, signature, and identity proof must be uploaded.

Candidates are advised to fill out the form themselves and avoid engaging with any intermediaries. Before submitting the form, please review it carefully once, and retain a printout of it for your records.

What will the Selection Process be like?

The recruitment process will be completed in several stages:

Online Written Examination (Computer-Based Test)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Trade or Typing Test (where applicable)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

How ​​many Vacancies are there, and what is the Salary?

Under the Agniveer Recruitment 2026, recruitment will be conducted for over 25,000 posts. Selected candidates will receive an initial salary of ₹30,000 per month. Additional benefits and allowances will also be provided.

How ​​to Apply

To apply, candidates must first visit the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Next, candidates should click on the ‘Agniveer Recruitment 2026’ link.
Now, candidates must register by filling in the necessary details.
Subsequently, candidates should fill out the application form.
Now, candidates must upload the required documents.
Then, candidates should submit the application fee.
Finally, submit the form and download/save the confirmation page.