Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
🛑 REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 10, 2026
In a significant update for thousands of defense aspirants across the country, the Indian Army has officially announced an extension for the Agniveer Recruitment 2026 online registration. Originally scheduled to close on April 1, the portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in will now remain open until April 10, 2026.
This extension comes as a relief to many candidates who faced technical difficulties or were awaiting documents during the initial window. The Agniveer scheme, a transformative recruitment model for the Indian Armed Forces, continues to offer a prestigious career path for the youth of India. In this mega-guide, ResultPass.in provides every single detail you need to successfully navigate the recruitment process.
Quick Navigation:
- Important Dates & New Deadline
- Post-wise Eligibility Criteria
- Physical Fitness Standards (PFT)
- Step-by-Step Application Guide
- Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026
📅 Important Dates for Agniveer 2026
Staying updated with the timeline is the first step toward success. Here are the confirmed dates for the 2026 cycle:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Started | February 13, 2026 |
| NEW Last Date to Apply | April 10, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | May 15 - May 25, 2026 |
| Online CEE Exam Dates | June 1 to June 15, 2026 |
👤 Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise)
Before applying, ensure you meet the strict age and educational requirements. Age Limit: Candidates must be between 17.5 to 21 years (Born between Oct 01, 2005, and April 01, 2009).
Agniveer General Duty (GD)
Education: Class 10th/Matric pass with 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject.
Agniveer Technical
Education: 10+2/Intermediate in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths & English (50% aggregate).
Agniveer Office Assistant/SKT
Education: 10+2 pass in any stream (Arts/Comm/Sci) with 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject.
Agniveer Tradesman
Education: 8th pass or 10th simple pass. No aggregate required, but 33% in each subject is a must.
🏃 Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standards
The Physical test is conducted at the Rally site. It is divided into two groups based on performance timing:
1.6 KM Run Criteria:
- Group I (60 Marks): Completed within 5 min 30 sec.
- Group II (48 Marks): Completed between 5 min 31 sec to 5 min 45 sec.
Pull-Ups (Beam):
10 Pull-ups = 40 Marks | 9 Pull-ups = 33 Marks | 8 Pull-ups = 27 Marks | 7 Pull-ups = 21 Marks | 6 Pull-ups = 16 Marks.
Note: 9 Feet Ditch and Zig-Zag Balance are qualifying only (No marks).
📝 How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these instructions to ensure your application is not rejected:
- Visit the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on the 'Agnipath' tab on the homepage.
- Register yourself using Aadhaar Number or Matriculation Certificate.
- Login with your Username and Password.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and communication address accurately.
- Upload a scanned copy of your Passport size photo (10-20 KB) and Signature (5-10 KB).
- Pay the application fee of ₹250 (plus bank charges) via online mode.
- Download and print the final application form for future reference.
📖 CEE Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) will consist of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Total duration is 60 minutes.
- General Knowledge (15 Qs): Current events, Indian History, Geography, and Terminology.
- General Science (15 Qs): Fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Mathematics (15 Qs): Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Mensuration.
- Reasoning (5 Qs): Logical and analytical ability.
Negative Marking: Beware! There is a penalty of 0.5 marks for every wrong answer.
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