Indian Army Agniveer Rally Recruitment 2026: Candidates aiming to serve the nation by joining the Indian Army under the Agnipath Scheme have a major opportunity in 2026. The Indian Army has officially started the Agniveer Rally Recruitment 2026 process, inviting online applications for Agniveer GD, Technical, Clerk/SKT, Tradesman, and other JCO/OR posts.
The online application window opened on 13 February 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until 01 April 2026 through the official portal joinindianarmy.nic.in. More than 25,000 vacancies (expected) will be filled through this recruitment cycle.
The Indian Army released rally-wise notifications on 12 February 2026 for Agniveer recruitment under the 2026 intake. This recruitment is open for 8th, 10th, and 12th pass candidates, depending on the post applied for.
Selected Agniveers will serve for 4 years, after which 25% of candidates may be absorbed into the regular cadre based on performance and organizational requirements. Training will be conducted at designated Army training centers across India.
Important Dates Indian Army Agniveer 2026
Event
Date
Notification Release
12 February 2026
Online Application Start
13 February 2026
Last Date to Apply
01 April 2026
Online CEE Exam
01–15 June 2026 (Tentative)
Rally Dates
To be announced
Final Merit List
To be announced
Training Start
To be announced
Vacancy Details (Expected)
Post Name
Vacancies
Agniveer General Duty (GD)
As per requirement
Agniveer Technical
As per requirement
Agniveer Clerk / SKT
As per requirement
Agniveer Store Keeper (Tech)
As per requirement
Agniveer Tradesman (8th Pass)
As per requirement
Agniveer Tradesman (10th Pass)
As per requirement
JCO / OR Posts
As per requirement
Total
25,000+
Application Fee
Category
Fee
All Candidates
₹250/-
Payment Mode
Online
Eligibility Criteria for Agniveer Rally 2026
Educational Qualification
Post
Required Qualification
Agniveer GD
10th pass with 45% aggregate and 33% per subject
Tradesman (10th)
10th simple pass (33% each subject)
Tradesman (8th)
8th simple pass
Technical
10+2 (PCM + English) with 50% OR Diploma/ITI
Clerk / SKT
10+2 any stream with 60% aggregate
Age Limit
Criteria
Age
Minimum Age
17.5 Years
Maximum Age
21 Years
DOB Range
01 July 2005 – 01 July 2009
Marital Status
Only unmarried male/female candidates
Selection Process Indian Army Agniveer 2026
The selection process will be conducted in four structured phases:
Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) Objective test covering GK, Mathematics, Reasoning, and Science.
Recruitment Rally (Phase-II)
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Physical Measurements
Adaptability Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination As per Indian Army medical standards.
Final Merit List & Enrolment Based on overall performance.
Physical Standards (Minimum Height)
Region
GD / Tradesman
Technical
Clerk
Western Himalayan
163 cm
163 cm
162 cm
Eastern Himalayan
160 cm
157 cm
160 cm
Western Plains
170 cm
170 cm
162 cm
Eastern Plains
169 cm
169 cm
162 cm
Central Region
168 cm
167 cm
162 cm
Southern Region
166 cm
165 cm
162 cm
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Test
Requirement
1.6 Km Run
Up to 5 min 30 sec (60 Marks)
Pull Ups
10 (40 Marks)
Long Jump
10 Feet (Qualifying)
High Jump
3 Feet (Qualifying)
Zig-Zag Balance
Qualifying
9 Feet Ditch
Qualifying
Agniveer Salary Structure 2026
Year
Monthly Package
In-Hand (70%)
Corpus (30%)
1st
₹30,000
₹21,000
₹9,000
2nd
₹33,000
₹23,100
₹9,900
3rd
₹36,500
₹25,550
₹10,950
4th
₹40,000
₹28,000
₹12,000
Seva Nidhi (Total)
₹5.02 Lakh
Documents Required
Educational certificates (8th / 10th / 12th)
Date of Birth proof
Domicile certificate
Caste certificate (if applicable)
NCC / Sports certificates (if any)
Aadhaar Card & PAN Card
Unmarried certificate
Affidavit (₹10 stamp paper)
Police verification form
Passport-size photographs
How to Apply Online for Indian Army Agniveer Rally 2026
Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in
Select Agnipath (Agniveer) or Regular Cadre (JCO/OR)
Click on Login / Apply Online
Complete new registration using Aadhaar or Matric certificate
The Indian Army Agniveer Rally Recruitment 2026 is a golden chance for young aspirants who wish to serve the nation while building a disciplined and rewarding career. With transparent selection, structured training, and a future opportunity for permanent induction, this recruitment cycle should not be missed. Candidates are strongly advised to apply early, prepare consistently for the CEE exam, and maintain physical fitness well in advance.
