Army Agniveer CEE 2026 Exam Date Announced, Tentative Schedule Out

The Indian Army has finalised the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) 2026 schedule for recruitment of Agniveers under the Agnipath Scheme, with the online written test slated to run from 1 June to 16 June 2026 at various centres nationwide This exam is the first stage in the multi-phase selection process that includes physical rallies and medical examinations for aspirants seeking to serve in diverse roles within the Army.

Agniveer Recruitment 2026: Key Dates and Timeline

Here’s the tentative schedule for the Army Agniveer recruitment cycle this year:

• Online Registration Start Date: 14 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 01 April 2026
• Army Agniveer CEE 2026 (Online Written Exam): 01 June – 16 June 2026 (Tentative)
• Physical Recruitment Rallies and Tests: Dates to be notified by zone/office

Candidates are urged to complete their applications before 01 April 2026 to ensure participation in the CEE 2026 and subsequent selection stages.

How to Apply for Army Agniveer 2026?

Applicants must visit the official Army recruitment portal — joinindianarmy.nic.in — and register for the Agniveer intake by filling the online application form within the notified window. During registration, candidates will be required to fill in personal, educational and contact details and verify eligibility criteria for their preferred Agniveer category.

Army Agniveer Selection Process Overview

The multi-stage selection process for Agniveer recruitment 2026 typically includes: (

• Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) — computer-based test
• Physical Recruitment Rally (PFT/PMT) — evaluation of physical fitness and measurements
• Medical Examination — health verification and fitness check
• Documentation and Verification — final eligibility checks

Candidates who qualify the CEE 2026 will be shortlisted for physical rallies, where performance in physical tasks alongside medical fitness will determine further progress in the recruitment cycle

Tips for Aspirants

With the exam date window fixed from 1 June to 16 June 2026, aspirants should:

• Revise general knowledge, mathematics and reasoning topics broadly covered in the Agniveer CEE.
• Familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and syllabus well ahead of the test.
• Prepare physically for the rally stages that follow the written test.

Agniveer recruitment offers a unique opportunity for young candidates to join the Indian Army in uniform through the flagship Agnipath Scheme, making timely application and diligent preparation essential for success.