Agniveer (Indian Army)
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Indian Army Agniveer Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 — notification released 12 Feb 2026 for 25,000+ vacancies across Agniveer General Duty (GD), Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, Tradesman, and specialist categories (Pharma, Nursing Assistant, Women Military Police); application window closed, CEE conducted 01–15 Jun 2026, zone/ARO-wise merit lists declared 12 Jul 2026 — candidates are now moving through document verification, physical/medical stages
Important Dates
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Vacancies & Posts
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Total Vacancies25,000+Reported pay Not confirmed
Not taken from an official pay circular — treat as approximate.
| Pay Level | Pay Band | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹30,000/month gross — ₹9,000/month to Seva Nidhi contribution, ~₹21,000/month in-hand | Agniveer General Duty, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, Tradesman, and specialist categories — same package structure across categories |
| Year 2 | ₹33,000/month gross — ₹9,900/month to Seva Nidhi contribution | same as above |
| Year 3 | ₹36,500/month gross — ₹10,950/month to Seva Nidhi contribution | same as above |
| Year 4 | ₹40,000/month gross — ₹12,000/month to Seva Nidhi contribution, ~₹28,000/month in-hand | same as above |
Figures (₹30,000→40,000 gross progression, 30% individual contribution matched by an equal Government contribution into the Seva Nidhi corpus) match the original 2022 Agnipath scheme announcement and are consistently repeated across sources; risk/hardship, dress, and travel allowances are paid on top.On exit after 4 years, the Seva Nidhi lump sum is commonly cited at ~₹11.71 lakh (tax-exempt) — this includes interest; could not independently verify the exact current interest rate this session, so treat the ₹11.71 lakh figure as approximate/commonly-cited rather than freshly confirmed against a primary PIB release.
Who Can Apply
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Application fee
What You Need
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- 📷 Photo~413×531 px (unconfirmed against the live portal — this figure comes from third-party exam-photo-resizing tool sites, not a fetched official instruction page; verify on joinindianarmy.nic.in before applying) · 20–50 KB · JPG/JPEG — Reported requirement: recent colour photo with candidate's name and photo-capture date overlaid in a white band at the bottom.UNCONFIRMED spec — could not independently verify against the live official portal this session. Not confirmed
- ✍️ Signature~413×177 px (same caveat as photo — third-party sourced, not confirmed against the live portal) · 5–20 KB · JPG/JPEG — No evidence found of a TRIPLE-signature requirement like UPSC's NDA/CDS — every source describes a single signature scan.This is the opposite of NDA's unusual requirement, but not independently confirmed against the live joinindianarmy.nic.in form this session — verify before applying. Not confirmed
- 💳 Application FeeRs 250 (flat, plus bank charges) for all applicants — no category-wise differentiation found in sources.This differs from Navy Agniveer (reported Rs 550) — figures are exam-specific, do not assume parity across the three Agnipath services. Not confirmed
How to Apply
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View Official Notification ↗- Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in and complete the online CEE application form (choose category — GD/Technical/Clerk-SKT/Tradesman/etc.)
- Upload photo and signature to the portal's current specifications (verify live — see notes above)
- Pay the application/exam fee via the online payment gateway
- Download the CEE admit card when released (typically ~2 weeks before the exam) Not confirmed
- Appear for the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) — computer-based test at designated centres
- Wait for the zone/ARO-wise CEE merit list to be declared
- Report to the Army Recruiting Office (ARO) rally venue per your merit-list category/zone for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) — running, beam, and other events
- Clear the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — height, weight, chest measurements against category-specific standards
- Undergo document verification at the rally site
- Undergo the detailed Medical Examination at Military Hospital/designated medical facility
- Await the final merit list combining CEE score + PFT/PMT/medical clearance
- Receive enrollment/joining instructions for Agniveer training at the allotted Regimental Training Centre
Exam Pattern
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1 hour for the 50-question format (typically General Duty/Tradesman-type entries); 2 hours for the 100-question format (typically Technical/Clerk entries requiring more subjects, e.g. Science stream). · Negative Marking: +2 marks per correct answer, -0.5 mark per wrong answer (i.e., -1/4 of the marks awarded per question) — this figure is the most consistently reported, though some sources cite -0.25 flatly; treat the -0.5-per-wrong-answer figure (against +2 correct) as the better-supported one. · Passing Marks: N/A — merit-based ranking; CEE score plus PFT/PMT (qualifying stages) determine final merit, with no single fixed passing percentage published for the written CEE.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| CEE (shorter format) | 50 questions/100 marks, 60 minutes — General Knowledge, Mathematics, General Science, Logical Reasoning (mix and question count depends on entry category) |
| CEE (longer format) | 100 questions/200 marks, 120 minutes — same broad subjects plus additional Physics/Chemistry-heavy content for Technical entries |
| Physical Fitness Test (PFT) | Qualifying — 1.6 km run (timed), pull-ups, 9-ft ditch jump, zig-zag balance (varies by category/group) |
| Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | Qualifying — height, weight, chest measurement per regional/category norms |
| Medical Examination | Qualifying — per Army medical standards |
Syllabus
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Online CEE (Common Entrance Examination, CBT/MCQ) — one written test for all Agniveer entry streams (General Duty, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper, Tradesman) but the number of questions/duration differs by the entry stream's education requirement — followed by Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Medical Exam, and Document Verification (Rally/Screening phase).
Career
Official Agnipath policy.
- After the 4-year engagement, up to 25% of each batch of Agniveers may apply for the permanent/regular cadre (based on performance, discipline and organisational requirement)
- Those selected continue under regular Army terms — about a 15-year engagement, with further promotion eligibility
- The remaining ~75% exit with the Seva Nidhi lump sum, a skill certificate, and priority consideration for some government/paramilitary jobs — this is priority only, not a guaranteed job
Source & Verification
FAQs
Is the Agniveer CEE the same test for every trade (General Duty, Technical, Clerk)?
No — while all use the same CEE format broadly, the number of questions (50 vs 100), duration, and subject emphasis differ depending on the entry category and its educational requirement (e.g., Technical entries lean more on Physics/Chemistry/Maths).
Does clearing the CEE guarantee selection?
No, CEE clearance only qualifies you for the Physical Fitness Test, Physical Measurement Test, and Medical Exam — final merit combines CEE marks with clearing these qualifying stages, and you can still be rejected at PFT/PMT/Medical even after a good CEE score.
Is there a document screening/rally before the CEE, or after?
The process generally begins with an online CEE, and only candidates who clear it are called for the Rally-based Physical Fitness Test, Physical Measurement Test, and Document Verification — it is not rally-first for the current CEE-based system introduced under Agnipath.
Do all four years of Agniveer service guarantee a permanent Army job afterward?
No — under the Agnipath scheme, only a fixed percentage (commonly cited as up to 25%) of each batch is selected for permanent enrolment after the 4-year term, based on performance; the rest exit with the Seva Nidhi package. (This percentage figure was not independently re-verified — confirm against the current joinindianarmy.nic.in policy if quoting it as fact.)
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