Agniveer Army

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment under the Agnipath Scheme

the recruitment recruitment enrols soldiers into the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme for a four-year term, after which a proportion are retained in regular service. Entries include General Duty, Technical, Clerk or Store Keeper Technical, and Tradesman, each with its own qualification and physical requirements.

Official Indian Army website Last checked against the official source on 5 August 2026

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Agniveer Army at a glance

  • Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment under the Agnipath Scheme, conducted by Indian Army.
  • Open at 10th / 12th / iti level.
  • Selection runs through 3 stages: Common Entrance Examination → Recruitment Rally (Physical Fitness and Measurement) → Medical Examination.

Who is eligible for Agniveer Army?

the recruitment eligibility depends on the entry. General Duty and Tradesman entries are open at class 10 or class 8 level respectively depending on the trade, while Technical and Clerk entries require class 12 with specified subjects. Every entry sets physical standards for height, chest and running that candidates must meet at the rally.

What is the Agniveer Army selection process?

the recruitment selection begins with a common online entrance examination, followed by a recruitment rally comprising a physical fitness test and physical measurement test, then a medical examination. Candidates who clear all stages enter a merit list drawn for their entry and their home recruiting zone.

Selection stages in order

  1. 1 Common Entrance Examination
  2. 2 Recruitment Rally (Physical Fitness and Measurement)
  3. 3 Medical Examination

Frequently asked questions

What happens after the four-year Agniveer Army term?

Under the Agnipath scheme a proportion of each Agniveer batch is selected for enrolment into the regular cadre of the Indian Army on the basis of performance during the four-year term. Those not retained leave with a lump-sum package on completion of their engagement.

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