Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility 2026: Age, Education & Physical Criteria

The Indian Army’s Agniveer recruitment 2026 under the Agnipath Scheme specifies clear eligibility norms that candidates must meet to apply. This includes age limits, educational qualifications and physical standards across various Agniveer categories such as General Duty (GD), Technical, Clerk/Storekeeper Technical and Tradesmen roles.

Age Limit for Agniveer Recruitment 2026

Candidates seeking Agniveer positions in the Indian Army must satisfy the specified age criteria. The minimum age requirement is 17.5 years while the maximum is 21 years at the time of joining training. Applicants are generally expected to be born between 01 July 2005 and 01 July 2009 (both days inclusive) for the 2026 intake. Age relaxation is available for certain reserved categories as per government norms. Women candidates who are widowed, divorced or legally separated may also be eligible under specific conditions.

Educational Qualifications Across Agniveer Categories

The educational qualifications vary depending on the Agniveer role:

• Agniveer General Duty (GD): Class 10th pass with minimum 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject.
• Agniveer Technical: Class 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English, with minimum 50% overall and 40% in each subject.
• Agniveer Clerk/Storekeeper Technical: Class 12th pass with at least 60% overall and 50% in each subject, plus a typing test.
• Agniveer Tradesmen: Class 10th pass with minimum 33% in each subject, or Class 8th pass similarly qualified.
• Women Military Police: Class 10th pass with 45% overall and 33% in each subject.

Candidates are advised to review the official notification for state‑wise variations, especially for technical and specialised posts.

Physical Standards and Fitness Requirements

Physical fitness plays a key role in the Agniveer selection process. Minimum height and body measurements are mandatory:

• Minimum Height: Generally 168–170 cm for most categories, while Clerk/Storekeeper Technical roles may accept 162 cm.
• Chest Measurement: 77 cm with an expansion of 5 cm.
• Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per Army standards.
• Candidates must also be medically fit, with specific requirements for vision, hearing and overall health.

Meeting these criteria is essential before appearing at recruitment rallies, which include physical fitness tests and medical examinations.

Selection Process Overview

Interested candidates must apply online through the official Indian Army recruitment portal and appear for the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) followed by recruitment rallies. The selection stages include: written examination, physical fitness tests, medical assessment and document verification. Applicants are urged to refer to the detailed official notification on joinindianarmy.nic.in and prepare accordingly to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying for the 2026 Agniveer intake.