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How to Apply for Army Agniveer 2026

Apply for Army Agniveer - 4-year tenure scheme. CEE + Physical fitness test.

📁 Jobs ⏱️ 30-45 mins 💰 ₹250

About This Guide

Agniveer scheme launched 2022 for short-tenure (4 year) recruitment in Indian Army, Navy, Air Force. ~46,000 vacancies annually. Stages: Online CEE + Physical Fitness Test (PFT) + Medical. Pay first year ₹30,000, increases yearly. After 4 years, 25% retained for 15 more years.

Eligibility Criteria

Indian male/female citizen
Age 17.5-21 years
Educational: 10th/12th (varies by trade)
Physical fitness standards
Medical category SHAPE-1
Good character

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

10th certificate
12th certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar
Domicile certificate
Caste certificate
Character certificate
Photos
Sports certificates

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Portal

joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Personal details, mobile, email.

Choose Trade

GD, Tradesman, Clerk, Technical, Nursing Asst.

Fill Application

Educational, address, fitness self-declaration.

Upload Documents

PDF/JPG.

Pay Fee

₹250.

Online CEE

NCRP based. 100 questions, 1 hour. Trade-specific.

Physical Fitness Test

1.6 km run, pull-ups, jumping. Critical stage.

Medical

Detailed medical exam at MH (Military Hospital).

Final Selection

Merit list + medical fit. Joining at training center.

Key Benefits

Indian Army career
First year pay ₹30,000
Yearly increment
After 4 years: Seva Nidhi ₹11.71L tax-free corpus
25% retained permanent
Skill development
Discipline & training
National service

What Happens After Application?

CEE result → PFT → Medical → Merit list. Joining 1-3 months. 24-week training. After 4 years, 25% retained as regulars; 75% exit with corpus + skills + 30 days insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Permanent Army?

25% of Agniveers retained after 4 years for 15 years (regular Army). 75% exit with Seva Nidhi.

Female Agniveer?

Yes, women can apply. Same trades as male. Special women battalions.