Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility
Agniveer eligibility depends on the category. Common conditions are Indian nationality, an unmarried status, and an age of about 17½ to 21 years (the exact birth-date window is fixed in each notification). Physical standards (height, chest and weight) vary by region and category.
Educational qualification by category
| Category | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|
| Agniveer General Duty (GD) | Class 10 / Matric with at least 45% marks (33% in each subject) |
| Agniveer Technical | Class 12 / Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English (about 50% aggregate) |
| Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical | Class 12 in any stream with about 60% aggregate (50% in each subject) |
| Agniveer Tradesman (10th) | Class 10 pass (33% each subject) |
| Agniveer Tradesman (8th) | Class 8 pass |
| Nursing Assistant / Sepoy Pharma | Class 12 in science / relevant diploma as specified |
Exact marks, physical standards and relaxations are set in the official notification for each recruitment cycle — always confirm against it before applying.