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Indian Army Agniveer Clerk/SKT 2026

Indian Army / Agnipath Scheme

Mode

Online + Offline

Level

12th Pass

Vacancies

5,000+

Fee

₹250

Key dates

Notification

Nov 2025

Application Last Date

Jan 2026

CEE (Online Exam)

Apr 2026

Physical Fitness Test

May–Jun 2026

Enrolment

Oct 2026

Eligibility

  • Class 12 (10+2) in any stream with minimum 60% aggregate marks
  • Minimum 50% marks in each subject in Class 12
  • English and Mathematics/Accounts/Bookkeeping compulsory as Class 12 subjects
  • Age: 17.5 to 23 years
  • Physical standards: height 162 cm, weight 50 kg

Syllabus

  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Computer Knowledge and Applications
  • General English
  • Reasoning and Logical Ability
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Bookkeeping and Accounts Basics

Exam Pattern

  • Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE): 50 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes
  • Physical Fitness Test: 1.6 km run (5 min 45 sec) and other physical tasks
  • Medical Examination as per Army standards
  • Trade Test for Clerk/Store Keeper Technical posts
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer in CEE

Exam overview

Indian Army Agniveer Clerk/SKT 2026 recruits clerks and Store Keeper Technical (SKT) staff for administrative and logistical functions across Army units under the Agnipath Scheme. With 5,000+ vacancies, this is a sought-after entry for Class 12 pass candidates who want an office-based defence career. Clerk/SKT Agniveers handle documentation, inventory management, and unit administration.

Preparation requires strong focus on English grammar, computer fundamentals, basic bookkeeping, and quantitative aptitude at Class 12 level. The CEE is more competitive than GD due to higher eligibility. Candidates should also build physical fitness for the PFT. On completion of 4-year tenure, 25% are retained permanently; others receive Rs. 11.71 lakh Seva Nidhi and priority hiring benefits.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility for Indian Army Agniveer Clerk/SKT 2026?▼
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) in any stream with minimum 60% aggregate marks and at least 50% in each individual subject. English and Mathematics or Accounts/Bookkeeping must be among the Class 12 subjects. Age limit is 17.5 to 23 years.
What is the salary for Army Agniveer Clerk/SKT?▼
Agniveer Clerk/SKT salary starts at Rs. 30,000/month in Year 1 (Rs. 21,000 in-hand + Rs. 9,000 Seva Nidhi) and increases to Rs. 40,000/month in Year 4. On exit after 4 years, Agniveers receive a Seva Nidhi corpus of Rs. 11.71 lakh tax-free.
What is the difference between Agniveer GD and Agniveer Clerk?▼
Agniveer GD (General Duty) requires Class 10 pass and is a combat role with lower academic requirements. Agniveer Clerk/SKT requires Class 12 pass with 60% marks and covers administrative, documentation, and store management duties. Clerk/SKT is an office-based role within Army units.
What is the Army Agniveer Clerk exam pattern?▼
The online CEE has 50 questions (100 marks, 60 minutes) covering General Knowledge, Computer Knowledge, General English, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies. Shortlisted candidates undergo Physical Fitness Test, Medical Exam, and Trade Test.
What are the career prospects after Agniveer Clerk service?▼
After the 4-year tenure, 25% of Agniveer Clerks are retained as permanent Army soldiers. Remaining Agniveers receive Rs. 11.71 lakh Seva Nidhi, an Agniveer certificate recognized by CAPF recruitments, and priority in state police and central government jobs. Many also pursue CAPF AC and other government exams with their enhanced skills.