Indian Army Agniveer CEE Recruitment 2026
📢 Indian Army Agniveer CEE Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Organization: Indian Army
- Recruitment: Agniveer (under Agnipath Scheme)
- Exam: Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
- Total Vacancies: 25,000+ (approx.)
📅 Important Dates (2026)
- Application Start: 13 February 2026
- Last Date: 1 April 2026
- CEE Exam: After application (date announced region-wise)
📌 Posts Available
- Agniveer (General Duty – GD)
- Agniveer Technical
- Clerk / Store Keeper
- Tradesman (8th / 10th pass)
- Nursing Assistant / Pharma
- Women Military Police
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Age Limit
- Minimum: 17.5 years
- Maximum: 21 years (for most posts)
👉 Some posts have higher limits:
- Technical / NA: up to 23 years
- Pharma: up to 25 years
- JCO Religious Teacher: up to 34 years
🎓 Educational Qualification
- GD: 10th pass
- Clerk: 12th pass
- Technical: 12th (Science)
- Tradesman: 8th / 10th pass
👉 Qualification varies post-wise
🏃 Physical Standards (Example – GD)
- Height: ~170 cm (male, varies by region)
- Running: 1.6 km in ~5–7 min
- Other tests: Push-ups, long jump, etc.
📝 Selection Process
- CEE Written Exam (Online CBT)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
📚 CEE Exam Pattern (Important)
Subjects include:
- General Knowledge
- Maths
- Reasoning
- English
- Computer Knowledge
👉 Negative marking applies in some posts.
💰 Salary (Agniveer Scheme)
- 1st Year: ₹30,000/month
- 4th Year: ₹40,000/month
- Plus: Seva Nidhi package after 4 years (approx. ₹11–12 lakh)
⚠️ Important Notes
- Only 25% candidates are retained in Army after 4 years
- Others get financial package + benefits
- Recruitment is completely merit-based
👉 How to Apply
- Visit official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Register → Fill form → Upload documents → Pay fee → Submit
🔥 Quick Summary
- Age: 17.5–21 years
- Qualification: 8th / 10th / 12th (post-wise)
- Selection: CEE + Physical + Medical
- Last Date: 1 April 2026
