INDIAN ARMY : General Duty (GD), Technical, Clerk, Store Keeper and Tradesman
Join Indian Army (Bhartiya Sena) has released the official notification for the Agniveer Common Entrance Exam (CEE) 2026. Interested and eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online for posts including General Duty (GD), Technical, Clerk, Store Keeper, and Tradesman under the Agnipath Scheme.
🚀 Job Overview
- Organization: Indian Army (Bhartiya Sena)
- Recruitment: Agniveer CEE 2026
- Total Vacancies: 25,000+ (Expected)
- Application Mode: Online
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 13 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 01 April 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 02 April 2026
- Exam Date: 01 June to 16 June 2026
- Admit Card Release: May 2026 (Tentative)
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹250/-
- SC / ST: ₹250/-
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As on 01/07/2026)
Age Limit: 17.5 Years to 21 Years (Born between 01 Oct 2005 to 01 April 2009)
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Agniveer GD (General Duty) | Class 10th Pass with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. |
| Agniveer Technical | 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass in Science (PCM) with 50% marks aggregate and 40% in each subject. |
| Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper | 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass in any stream with 60% marks aggregate and 50% in each subject. |
| Agniveer Tradesman (10th) | Class 10th Simple Pass (33% in each subject). |
| Agniveer Tradesman (8th) | Class 8th Simple Pass (33% in each subject). |
🏃 Physical Standards
- Height (GD/Tech): 169 cm (varies by region)
- Height (Clerk/Store Keeper): 162 cm
- Chest: 77 cm + 5 cm Expansion
- Running: 1.6 KM in 5 Min 30 Sec (Group I)
- Pull Ups: Minimum 6 required (Max 10 for full marks)
💸 Salary & Benefits (Agnipath Scheme)
| Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand Salary | Corpus Fund (30%) |
| 1st Year | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 | ₹9,900 |
| 3rd Year | ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 | ₹10,950 |
| 4th Year | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 |
*After 4 years, candidates receive a Seva Nidhi Package of approx. ₹11.71 Lakh (Tax-Free).
📝 How to Apply Online?
- Visit the official Indian Army website at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on "Agniveer Entry" and register yourself.
- Fill in the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned Passport Size Photo and Signature.
- Pay the application fee of ₹250.
- Submit the form and take a printout.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is for reference purposes only. Candidates are advised to verify details from the official Indian Army website before applying.