Indian Army Recruitment: Indian Army has invited application for the recruitment of Agniveer Vacancy 2026 under Agnipath Scheme across the country. A Common Entrance Exam (CEE) will be organized for the recruitment of Agniveer posts. Online registration for Indian Army Agniveer posts will be started on from 13th February 2026 till 10th April 2026.
Different Army Recruiting Offices (AROs) have issued individual notifications. Interested and eligible candidates who want to join Indian Army as a soldier may apply online here.
Indian Army Recruitment 2026
Name of post: Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical and Tradesmen)
No of posts: To be updated later
Name of scheme: Agnipath Scheme
Duration of service: 4 Years
Name of department: Indian Army
Name of ministry: Ministry of Defence, India
Date of launch of the scheme: 14th June 2022
Job location: All India
Mode of application: Online
Eligibility Criteria of Indian Army Recruitment
1. Agniveer (General Duty)
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 10th examination with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject.
Note: Candidates with valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving Licenses will be given preference for Driver requirements.
2. Agniveer (Technical)
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 12th examination in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject.
OR
10+2 /Intermediate Exam Passed in Science with Physics, Maths & English from any recognized State Education Board or Central Education Board to include NIOS and ITI course of one year in any field with NSQF level 4 or above.
OR
Passed two years vocational course with non-vocational subjects viz Physics and Mathematics from Education Board recognized by Central/ State/ UT Government with 50% marks in aggregate. The fields for vocational subjects (NEP 2020) to be related to Science and Tech as mentioned below :
Senior Secondary Level (11-12):
- Web Applications
- Geospatial Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Electronics Technology
Higher Education (Vocational Degrees):
- Software Development
- Renewable Energy Management
OR
10th/ Matric pass with 50% in aggregate and minimum 40% in English, Maths and Science with two years of Technical Training from ITI or two/three years Diploma in certain streams i.e. :-
(i) Mechanic Motor Vehicle
(ii) Mechanic Diesel
(iii) Electronic Mechanic
(iv) Technician Power Electronic Systems
(v) Electrician
(vi) Fitter
(vii) Instrumental Mechanic
(viii) Draughtsman (All types)
(ix) Surveyor
(x) Geo Informatics Assistant
(xi) Information and Communication Tech System Maintenance
(xii) Information Technology
(xiii) Mechanic Cum Operator Electric Communication System
(xiv) Vessel Navigator
(xv) Mechanical Engineering
(xvi) Electrical Engineering
(xvii) Electronics Engineering
(xviii) Automobile Engineering
(xix) Computer Science/Computer Engineering
(xx) Instrumental Technology
3. Agniveer Clerk/ Store Keeper (Technical)
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have 10+2/ Intermediate Exam Pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with 60% marks in aggregate and minimum 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in English and Maths/ Accounts/Book Keeping in Class XII is mandatory.
4. Agniveer Tradesmen 10th Pass
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 10th examination with having 33% marks in each subject.
5. Agniveer Tradesmen 8th Pass
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 8th examination with having 33% marks in each subject.
Age Limit: The age of the candidate should not be less than 17 years 6 months and not more than 22 years. Candidates born between 01 Jul 2005 to 01 Jul 2009 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply under Agnipath Scheme.
Pay Scale of Army Agniveer Vacancy
How to Apply for Indian Army Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy through online mode by visiting official Indian Army Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for Indian Army recruitment.
Step 01: Scroll down, go to "Important Web-Links" section.
Step 02: Click on the "Online Application" and complete the registration process.
Step 03: In the next stage, click on "Online Application" Link and Login.
Step 04: Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
Step 05: At the end, take a print out of the application form.
Imp Dates of Indian Army Vacancy
- Starting date of submission of online application: 13th February 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 10th April 2026
- Date of online exam: 1st to 15th June 2026 (Tentative)
- Date of CEE Results: To be updated
Imp Web-Links of Indian Army Posts
Official Website: Click Here
CEE Practice Test: Click Here
Official Notification: Rest of India
Official Notification: Upper Assam | Lower Assam | Central Assam
Agniveer CEE Guide Book: Click Here
Online Application Form: Click Here