Indian Army Agniveer
Indian Army (Agnipath Scheme)
🎖️ Defence
🇮🇳 National level
● Active
The Indian Army Agniveer recruitment, held under the Agnipath Scheme, enrols Agniveers into the Indian Army through an online Common Entrance Exam (CEE), a physical/medical recruitment rally and a merit list.
Indian Army Agniveer recruitment is conducted by the Indian Army under the Agnipath Scheme to enrol soldiers (Agniveers) for a four-year term of service. Selection is through an online Common Entrance Examination (CEE), followed by a physical and medical Recruitment Rally and a merit list. Recruitment is carried out through the Army Recruiting Offices (ARO) and applications are made on joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Agniveer categories
- Agniveer General Duty (GD)
- Agniveer Technical (and Technical — Aviation & Ammunition Examiner)
- Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical
- Agniveer Tradesman (10th and 8th pass)
- Agniveer Sepoy Pharma, Nursing Assistant, and Women Military Police
Selection at a glance
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Online CEE | Computer-based objective test (category-specific) |
| 2. Recruitment Rally | Physical Fitness Test (PFT) + Physical Measurement Test (PMT) |
| 3. Medical Examination | Detailed medical as per Army standards |
| 4. Merit List | Final merit and enrolment |
Since 2022 the process is CEE first, then the rally (earlier the rally was held first). Candidates must be unmarried and aged about 17½ to 21 years. This page covers the eligibility, exam pattern, application and selection process — checked against the official Army recruitment notification.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Army Agniveer recruitment?
It is the enrolment of Agniveers into the Indian Army under the Agnipath Scheme, done through an online Common Entrance Exam (CEE), a recruitment rally (physical and medical) and a final merit list.
What is the age limit for Army Agniveer?
The age limit under the Agnipath Scheme is 17½ to 21 years; candidates should confirm the exact window for their recruitment cycle in the notification.
What is the selection process for Army Agniveer?
An online Common Entrance Exam (CEE), followed by a Physical Fitness Test and Physical Measurement, a medical examination, and the final merit list.
What are the Agniveer categories in the Army?
Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, and Agniveer Tradesman, each with its own eligibility.
What is the service period of an Agniveer?
Four years under the Agnipath Scheme, after which a portion of Agniveers may be retained in regular service based on merit and available vacancies.