Defence entries | as of 2026-05-31
Agniveer Army eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Indian Army Agniveer recruitment through online CEE and rally-stage physical, document, and medical checks.
Eligibility at a glance
| Age | Typically 17.5 for Agniveer categories to Typically 21 for Agniveer categories Current category and DOB window must be taken from the rally notification. |
|---|---|
| Education | Category-specific. GD, Technical, Clerk, and Tradesman routes vary from 8th, 10th, or 12th as per notice. |
| Relaxations | Rally and category-specific rules apply. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Online Common Entrance Exam
- Recruitment rally
- PFT and PMT
- Document checks
- Medical
Mode: Online CEE plus rally stages. Marks: Category and notice-defined.. Duration: Category and notice-defined.
Syllabus outline and cadence
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agniveer Army | 8th to 12th by category | 17.5-21 typical | No | CEE plus rally |
| Agniveer Navy | Class 10 or 12 by entry | DOB-window based | No | INET plus physical |
| Agniveervayu | Class 12 stream-specific | DOB-window based | No | Online plus physical |
| SSC GD Constable | Class 10 | See notice | No | CBE plus physical |
| AFCAT | Graduate or engineering by branch | Branch-specific | Yes | Online plus AFSB |
| CDS | Graduate | Academy-specific | Yes | Written plus SSB |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Age eligibility | Join Indian Army portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Education | Join Indian Army portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | Join Indian Army portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | Join Indian Army portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | Join Indian Army portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | Join Indian Army portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | Join Indian Army portal | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | Join Indian Army portal | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | Join Indian Army portal | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Are Army Agniveer education rules the same for every category?
No. GD, Technical, Clerk, and Tradesman categories have different education rules in the rally notice.
Does Army Agniveer include a rally?
Yes. The process includes online CEE followed by rally-stage physical, document, and medical checks.