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Indian Army Agnipath Agniveer GD 2026

Indian Army / Agnipath Scheme

Mode

Online + Offline

Level

10th Pass

Vacancies

25,000+

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 10 pass with minimum 45% overall marks and 33% in each subject
  • Age: 17.5 to 23 years at the time of enrollment
  • Physical standards: height 160 cm, weight 50 kg, chest 77-82 cm
  • Medically fit as per Army medical standards
  • Indian/Nepal/Bhutan citizenship as per Army rules

Syllabus

  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • General Science
  • Elementary Mathematics
  • Reasoning and Logical Thinking
  • Basic Computer Knowledge

Exam Pattern

  • Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE): 50 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes
  • Physical Fitness Test: 1.6 km run (5 min 45 sec), pull-ups, balance beam, 9-foot ditch
  • Medical Examination as per Army standards
  • Document Verification as the final stage
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer in CEE

Exam overview

Indian Army Agnipath Agniveer GD 2026 is the General Duty soldier entry under the Agnipath Scheme — the Indian government's transformative short-service defence recruitment programme. With 25,000+ vacancies, it is one of the largest annual defence recruitments in India. Selected Agniveers serve a 4-year tenure and 25% are retained as permanent soldiers in the Regular Cadre based on performance.

Preparation should focus on Class 10-level General Knowledge, Science, and Mathematics. The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is highly competitive — candidates must train consistently for the 1.6 km run (target under 5 minutes 30 seconds), pull-ups, and balance exercises. Upon exit after 4 years, Agniveers receive a Seva Nidhi corpus of Rs. 11.71 lakh and priority in Central Armed Police Force recruitments.

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 GD 2026?▼
Candidates must have passed Class 10 with minimum 45% overall marks and at least 33% in each subject. Age limit is 17.5 to 23 years. Physical standards require height 160 cm, weight 50 kg, and chest 77-82 cm. Candidates must be medically fit as per Indian Army standards.
What is the salary for Indian Army Agniveer GD?▼
Agniveer GD salary starts at Rs. 30,000/month in Year 1 (Rs. 21,000 in-hand + Rs. 9,000 Seva Nidhi contribution) 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 (government and individual contributions combined).
How many Agniveers are retained permanently in the Army?▼
25% of Agniveers in each batch are retained as permanent regular soldiers based on performance, discipline, and merit during the 4-year service period. Retained soldiers continue service with full pension and other regular Army benefits.
What is the Agniveer GD exam pattern?▼
The Common Entrance Exam (CEE) is an online test with 50 questions (100 marks, 60 minutes) covering General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, and Reasoning. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies. Qualified candidates proceed to Physical Fitness Test and Medical Examination.
What happens after 4 years under the Agnipath Scheme?▼
After 4 years, 75% of Agniveers are discharged with the Seva Nidhi corpus of Rs. 11.71 lakh (tax-free). They get priority in CAPF, state police, and private sector recruitments. The remaining 25% are retained as permanent soldiers with full Army service benefits including pension.