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Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme)
Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.
4-year Armed Forces service entry for 10th/12th-pass youth — online CEE + rally + medicals, 25% retention.
Conducted by
Indian Army / Indian Navy / Indian Air Force
Age Limit
17.5–21 years (unmarried). Check the rally notice for the exact cut-off dates.
Education
GD: 10th pass with overall percentage criteria. Technical: 12th PCM 50%+. Clerk/SKT: 12th 60%+. Percentages vary by category — check notice.
Physical Standards
1.6km run in timed groups, pull-ups (min 6+ for top group marks), 9-ft ditch, zig-zag balance. Height/chest per region and category norms in the rally notice.
Application Fee
Nominal (roughly Rs. 250 + GST for Army CEE — check the rally notice; Navy/Air Force similar).
Documents Needed
- 10th/12th marksheets
- Domicile/PRC
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Character certificate
- Unmarried certificate
- Aadhaar + photos
- NCC certificate (bonus marks where applicable)
How to Apply
- Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in (Army) or the Navy/Air Force Agniveer portal
- Fill category + rally preference, pay fee, download CEE admit card
- Clear CEE → attend rally with originals → medicals → merit
Selection Process
- Online CEE (computer exam)
- Physical rally (run groups, pull-ups, ditch, zig-zag)
- Medicals
- Merit list + enrolment
Exam Pattern
CEE: objective questions on GK, Maths, Reasoning + service-specific subjects (varies by category). Qualifying nature with merit cut-offs.
Correction Window
Limited edit options per rally notice — verify details before final submit.
Admit Card
CEE admit cards on the portal ~1–2 weeks before. Rally admit cards after CEE merit. Never by post.
Download admit card — candidate loginResult
CEE results + final merit PDFs on the service portals; rally-wise cut-offs announced stage by stage.
Check result — candidate loginWho can apply
Unmarried, 17.5–21 yrs; 10th/12th per category.
How the yearly cycle usually works
- Rally notices roll out through the year per recruiting office (pattern only).
- CEE → rally → medicals → merit, typically over 3–6 months per cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Agniveer 2026?▾
Unmarried youth aged 17.5–21 years. GD: 10th pass; Technical: 12th PCM 50%+; Clerk/SKT: 12th 60%+. Exact percentages vary by category — check the rally notice.
What is the Agniveer selection process?▾
Online CEE (computer exam) → physical rally (1.6km run groups, pull-ups, ditch, zig-zag) → medicals → merit list. Army, Navy and Air Force run separate rallies.
What salary and Seva Nidhi does an Agniveer get?▾
Monthly package rises yearly (~Rs. 30k–40k by year 4) with 30% Seva Nidhi deduction matched by the government — roughly Rs. 10–12 lakh tax-free lump sum on exit after 4 years.
Do 25% really get retained?▾
Yes — up to 25% of each batch can opt for regular enrolment based on performance and vacancies. The rest exit with Seva Nidhi + skill certificates.
Where do I apply — Army, Navy or Air Force?▾
Army: joinindianarmy.nic.in. Navy and Air Force run their own Agniveer portals and rally schedules — apply separately on each service portal.