Post Name
Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, Tradesmen)
Exam Name
Common Entrance Examination (CEE), 2026
Engagement Period
4 Years under Agnipath Scheme
Apply Mode
Online
Application Fee
₹250/- per candidate
Payment Mode: Net Banking / Visa / MasterCard / RuPay Debit/Credit Card / UPI
Age Limit
Candidates aged between 17½ to 22 years are eligible.
Candidates born between 1 July 2005 and 1 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) can apply.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Date | 13 February 2026 |
Apply Start Date | 13 February 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 01 April 2026 |
Online CEE Exam | 1 June to 15 June 2026 (Tentative) |
Phase II (Rally) | To be notified |
District-wise Recruiting Offices
The following Army Recruiting Offices have issued notifications for candidates domiciled in specific districts of Assam:
Recruiting Office | Districts Covered |
|---|---|
ARO Narangi | Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Goalpara, Kamrup, Kamrup Metropolitan, Baksa, Nalbari, Udalguri, Darrang, Bajali, Tamulpur & South Salmara Mancachar |
RO (HQ) Shillong | Morigaon, Nagaon, Sonitpur and Bishwanath |
ARO Jorhat | Jorhat, Majuli, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dhemaji & Lakhimpur |
Educational Qualification
Agniveer (General Duty)
Class 10th/Matric with 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject
Indian Gorkhas: Simple 10th pass
LMV/HMV License holders preferred for Driver requirements
Agniveer (Technical)
10+2/Intermediate in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & English with 50% aggregate and 40% in each subject
OR
10+2 Science + 1-year ITI (NSQF Level 4 or above)
OR
10th pass with 50% aggregate + 2-year ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in specified streams
Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical
10+2 in any stream with 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject
50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping mandatory
Agniveer Tradesmen (10th Pass)
10th pass with minimum 33% in each of five basic subjects
Agniveer Tradesmen (8th Pass)
8th pass with minimum 33% in each of five basic subjects
Note:
Candidates can apply for up to two Agniveer categories over and above Regular Entry categories based on eligibility. Candidates awaiting results of Class 10th, 12th, NIOS, or ITI may also apply.
Required Physical Standards
Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
Agniveer (General Duty) | 160 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm) |
Agniveer (General Duty) – Gorkha | 157 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm) |
Agniveer (Technical) | 157 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm) |
Agniveer (Clerk/SKT) | 160 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm) |
Agniveer (Tradesmen) | 160 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm) |
Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per policy.
Relaxation for Outstanding Sportsmen:
Height – 2 cm | Chest – 3 cm | Weight – 5 kg
Pay Scale
Year | Customised Package | In Hand | Corpus Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
1st | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹9,000 |
2nd | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 | ₹9,900 |
3rd | ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 | ₹10,950 |
4th | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 |
Exit After 4 Years: Approx. ₹10.04 Lakhs (Seva Nidhi Package, excluding interest)
Insurance Cover: ₹48 Lakhs
Permanent Enrollment: Up to 25% may be enrolled in regular cadre based on merit and requirement.
Bonus Marks (Incentives)
Category | Bonus Marks |
|---|---|
SOS/SOEX/SOWW/SOW (Including Adopted Son) | 20 Marks |
Sportsmen (International Level) | 20 Marks |
Sportsmen (State/Junior National) | 15 Marks |
Sportsmen (Inter-University) | 10 Marks |
Sportsmen (District/State School) | 05 Marks |
NCC ‘A’ Certificate | 05 Marks |
NCC ‘B’ Certificate | 10 Marks |
NCC ‘C’ Certificate (GD) | 20 Marks |
NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Clerk/Tech/Tradesman) | 15 Marks |
NCC ‘C’ + Republic Day Parade (GD) | 25 Marks |
‘O’ Level IT Certificate (Clerk/SKT only) | 15 Marks |
Recruitment Process
The recruitment will be conducted in two phases.
Phase I – Online CEE
Mode: Computer-Based Test
Question Type: MCQ
Negative Marking: 25%
Normalization applicable
Typing Test (30 WPM desirable) for Clerk/SKT category
Phase II – Recruitment Rally
Shortlisted candidates will undergo Physical Fitness Test, PMT, Medical Examination and Document Verification.
Physical Fitness Test
Test | Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|---|
1.6 Km Run (Group I) | Up to 5 min 30 sec | 60 Marks |
1.6 Km Run (Group II) | 5:31 to 5:45 | 48 Marks |
Pull Ups – 10 | 10 | 40 Marks |
Pull Ups – 9 | 9 | 33 Marks |
Pull Ups – 8 | 8 | 27 Marks |
Pull Ups – 7 | 7 | 21 Marks |
Pull Ups – 6 | 6 | 16 Marks |
9 Ft Ditch & Zig-Zag | Qualifying | Qualifying |
Documents Required at Rally
Candidates must carry original documents along with two photocopies:
Admit Card
20 recent photographs
Educational Certificates
Domicile/Nativity Certificate
Caste & Religion Certificate
School Character Certificate
Police Character Certificate (within 6 months)
Unmarried Certificate (within 6 months)
Relationship Certificate (if applicable)
NCC & Sports Certificates
PAN Card
Aadhaar Card
Affidavit on ₹10 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper
How to Apply
Visit the official portal: https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Register or log in to your profile.
Check eligibility and enter highest educational qualification.
Enter required qualification as per Agniveer category.
Enter height (in millimetres) accurately as per standards.
Choose up to five preferred exam centres.
Upload recent photograph matching current appearance.
Pay ₹250 examination fee via approved modes.
Submit application and take printout for reference.
Note:
Any false height/weight details or bogus/unverified certificates for relaxation in physical standards may lead to cancellation of candidature during Phase II (Recruitment Rally). Selection in the Indian Army is fair, transparent and based on merit only. Candidates should not fall prey to unscrupulous persons posing as recruiting agents.