Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026: notification released by ARO Ambala. Apply online from 13 February 2026 to 01 April 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, exam date & full details.
Recruiting Office (Headquarters) Ambala has released the official notification for Agniveer Intake for Recruiting Year 2027 under the Agnipath Scheme. Online applications are invited from unmarried male candidates belonging to specified districts of Haryana and UT Chandigarh.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of the Indian Army. The recruitment process will be conducted in two phases — Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) and Recruitment Rally.
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Army |
| Scheme | Agnipath Scheme |
| Post Name | Agniveer |
| Recruiting Office | ARO Ambala |
| Recruiting Year | 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Post Details
The recruitment is being conducted for the following categories:
- Agniveer (General Duty)
- Agniveer (Technical)
- Agniveer (Clerk / Store Keeper Technical)
- Agniveer Tradesman (10th Pass)
- Agniveer Tradesman (8th Pass)
Eligibility Criteria
1️⃣ Agniveer (General Duty)
- Class 10th / Matric pass
- 45% aggregate & 33% in each subject
- Indian Gorkhas – Simple 10th Pass
2️⃣ Agniveer (Technical)
- 10+2 with Physics, Maths & English (50% aggregate)
OR - 10th with ITI / Diploma in specified technical trades
3️⃣ Agniveer (Clerk / Store Keeper Technical)
- 10+2 in any stream
- 60% aggregate & 50% in each subject
- 50% in English & Maths/Accounts compulsory
4️⃣ Agniveer Tradesman
- 10th Pass (33% in 5 subjects)
OR - 8th Pass (33% in 5 subjects)
Age Limit
- 17½ years to 22 years
- Born between 01 July 2005 to 01 July 2009 (both days inclusive)
Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Chest | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| GD / Technical / Tradesman | 170 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm expansion) | As per Army BMI Chart |
| Clerk / SKT | 162 cm | 77 cm (+5 cm expansion) | As per Army BMI Chart |
Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- 1.6 Km Run
- Pull Ups
- 9 Ft Ditch
- Zig-Zag Balance
Salary & Benefits
💵 Agniveer Package (Monthly)
| Year | In Hand | Contribution (Corpus) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹21,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹23,100 | ₹9,900 |
| 3rd Year | ₹25,550 | ₹10,950 |
| 4th Year | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 |
Seva Nidhi Package
- Approx ₹10.04 Lakhs after 4 years (excluding interest)
🛡 Other Benefits
- ₹48 Lakhs Life Insurance Cover
- Medical & CSD Facilities
- Skill Certificate after completion
- Up to 25% may be enrolled in regular cadre
Application Fees
- ₹250 per category
- Payment via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 13 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 April 2026 |
| Online Exam (Tentative) | 01 June to 15 June 2026 |
Selection Process
Recruitment will be conducted in Two Phases:
Phase I
- Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
- Objective Type (MCQ)
- 50 or 100 Questions
- Typing Test (For Clerk Category)
Phase II
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Final selection will be based on merit and category-wise cut-off.
Eligible Districts
Applications invited from candidates belonging to:
- Ambala
- Kaithal
- Karnal
- Kurukshetra
- Yamunanagar
- Panchkula
- UT Chandigarh
How to Apply
- Visit official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Register with valid email & mobile number
- Fill online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit & download confirmation
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
Only unmarried male candidates eligible
Aadhaar Card mandatory
No bribe or agent required – Selection is fully merit-based
Carry original documents at rally
