Agniveer Recruitment 2026: 25,000+ vacancies released. Apply for Indian Army now before this date at joinindianarmy.nic.in

The Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released on the Indian Army’s recruitment portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in. This year’s recruitment drive opens applications for over 25,000 vacancies across various Agniveer categories including General Duty, Technical, Clerk/Storekeeper Technical, and more. Candidates can apply online between 13 February 2026 and 1 April 2026.

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details and Eligibility

The Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 comprises a wide range of posts suitable for candidates with educational qualifications from 8th pass to graduation level, depending on the category applied for. Age eligibility for Agniveer candidates is between 17.5 and 21 years.

Minimum physical standards required under the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 include:

• Height: 170 cm
• Chest: 77 cm (unexpanded) with a minimum expansion of 5 cm

Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed specifications by post.

How to Apply for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026

Interested candidates can submit their applications for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 online via the official website: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Application window:

• Start: 13 February 2026
• End: 01 April 2026

During the application process, candidates are required to pay a processing fee of Rs 250 through the State Bank of India (SBI) Portal using net banking, debit card, or credit card. Please note the fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026: Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 selection comprises three key stages:

• Computer-Based Test (CBT) – also referred to as the Common Entrance Examination (CEE)
• Recruitment Rally – physical and medical assessments
• Document Verification

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

The online test structure under Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 varies by post:

• General Duty (GD): 50 questions, 100 marks
• Technical & Clerk/Storekeeper: 50 questions, 200 marks

Subjects typically include:

• General Knowledge
• General Science
• Mathematics
• Logical Reasoning
• Physics & Chemistry
• Computer Science
• General English
• Recruitment Rally

Candidates who pass the CBT are invited to the recruitment rally which includes:

• 1.6 km run
• Pull-ups
• 9-ft ditch obstacle
• Zig-zag balance test
• Physical measurement examination
• Medical examination

Successful candidates progress to the final stages of verification and medical fitness.

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 – Pay Structure Under Agnipath Scheme

Selected candidates under the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 will serve under the Agnipath scheme for a period of four years.

The salary structure is designed to increase annually:

• 1st Year: Rs 30,000 per month
• 2nd Year: Rs 35,000 per month
• 3rd Year: Rs 40,000 per month
• 4th Year: Rs 40,000 per month

After a 30 % contribution to the Agniveer Corpus Fund (matched equally by the Government of India), the in-hand salary is estimated between Rs 21,000 (1st year) and Rs 28,000 (4th year).

Direct Link to Apply for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026

Apply online here: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in

Check the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria, physical standards, exam syllabus, age relaxations (if applicable), and other important instructions before applying.

Inputs from TOI