Indian Army Agniveer CEE Recruitment 2026

Religious Teacher eligibility: specific qualifications for Pandit, Granthi, Padre, Maulvi, and Buddhist Monk.

Post Summary

Join Indian Army has released an official notification on its website for the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) for Agnipath Agniveer posts. The application process began on 13 February 2026 and will continue until 01 April 2026. The minimum age required is 17.5 years, while the maximum age ranges from 21 to 34 years (post-wise) as on 01 July 2026.

Age Limits

Agniveer GD / Technical / Assistant / Tradesman : 17.5 to 21 Years (01/10/2005 to 01/04/2009) Soldier Technical : 17.5 to 23 Years (01/10/2004 to 01/04/2009) Sepoy Pharma : 19-25 Years (01/10/2002 to 01/04/2008) JCO Religious Teacher : 27-34 Years as on 01 July 2026 Indian Army provides age relaxation for the Agniveer CCE Exam position as per their regulations.

Important Dates

Online Apply Start Date :13 February 2026

Online Apply Last Date :01 April 2026

Last Date For Fee Payment :02 April 2026

Exam Date :01 June 2026

Exam Date End :16 June 2026

Application Fees

General/ OBC/ EWS :₹ 250 /-

SC/ ST :₹ 250 /-

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Eligibility Criteria
Agniveer General Duty (GD)	For Agniveer Technical, candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matric) with at least 45% aggregate marks and a minimum of 33% in each subject. As per Physical Eligibility (Group I), the required height is 169 cm and chest is 77 cm with 5 cm expansion. Candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 5 minutes 45 seconds (60 marks) and perform 10 pull-ups (40 marks). Additionally, qualifying the 9 feet ditch and zigzag balance tests is mandatory.
Agniveer Technical	Candidates must have passed the 10+2 Intermediate examination in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English, securing at least 50% aggregate marks and 40% in each subject, or have passed 10+2 from a recognized board along with a 1-year ITI course. As per Physical Eligibility (Group I), the required height is 162 cm and chest is 77 cm with 5 cm expansion. Candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 5 minutes 45 seconds (60 marks) and perform 10 pull-ups (40 marks), while qualifying the 9 feet ditch and zigzag balance tests is mandatory.
Agniveer (Office Asst/ Store Keeper Technical)	Candidates must have passed 10+2 Intermediate in any stream with at least 60% aggregate marks and a minimum of 50% in each subject. Additionally, securing 50% marks in English and Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping in Class 12 is mandatory. As per Physical Eligibility (Group I), the required height is 162 cm and chest is 77 cm with 5 cm expansion. Candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 5 minutes 45 seconds (60 marks) and perform 10 pull-ups (40 marks), while qualifying the 9 feet ditch and zigzag balance tests is compulsory.
Agniveer Tradesman 10th Pass	Candidates must have passed the Class 10th High School examination from any recognized board in India with a minimum of 33% marks in each subject. As per Physical Eligibility (Group I), the required height is 169 cm and chest is 77 cm with 5 cm expansion. Candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 5 minutes 45 seconds (60 marks) and perform 10 pull-ups (40 marks), while qualifying the 9 feet ditch and zigzag balance tests is mandatory.
Agniveer Tradesman 8th Pass	Candidates must have passed the Class 8th examination from any recognized board in India with at least 33% marks in each subject. As per Physical Eligibility (Group I), the required height is 169 cm and chest is 77 cm with 5 cm expansion. Candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 5 minutes 45 seconds (60 marks) and perform 10 pull-ups (40 marks), while qualifying the 9 feet ditch and zigzag balance tests is mandatory.
Agniveer in General Duty GD (Women Military Police)	Candidates must have passed Class 10th/Matric with at least 45% aggregate marks and a minimum of 33% in each subject. For boards following a grading system, a minimum ‘D’ grade (33%–40%) in individual subjects and an overall ‘C2’ grade or equivalent corresponding to 45% aggregate is required. Preference will be given to candidates holding a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license for driver roles, while Indian Gorkhas require only a simple Class 10th pass. As per Physical Eligibility (Group I), the required height is 162 cm, with standards including a 10 feet long jump, 3 feet high jump, and completion of a 1.6 km run in 7 minutes 30 seconds.
Sepoy Pharma	Candidates must have passed the 10+2 equivalent examination and qualified in D.Pharma with at least 55% aggregate marks, along with registration in the State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India. Candidates holding a B.Pharma degree with a minimum of 50% marks and valid registration with the State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India are also eligible. As per Physical Eligibility, the required height is 169 cm and chest is 77 cm with 5 cm expansion. Candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 5 minutes 45 seconds, while pull-ups, 9 feet ditch, and zigzag balance tests are qualifying in nature.
Soldier Technical Nursing Assistant	Candidates must have passed 10+2 Intermediate in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with at least 50% aggregate marks and a minimum of 40% in each subject, or 10+2 in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and English with the same minimum marks requirement. As per Physical Eligibility, the required height is 169 cm and chest is 77 cm with 5 cm expansion. Candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 5 minutes 45 seconds, while pull-ups, 9 feet ditch, and zigzag balance tests are qualifying in nature.
JCO Religious Teacher RT	For Religious Teacher posts, the eligibility varies by faith: Pandit/Pandit Gorkha (Hindu) candidates must possess Sahastri/Acharya in Sanskrit with Karam Kand as the main subject or a one-year Diploma in Karam Kand. Granthi (Sikh) candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university and must hold ‘Gyani’ in Punjabi. Padre (Christian) candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be ordained to priesthood by the appropriate ecclesiastical authority and listed by the local Bishop. Maulvi (Shia) (Muslim) candidates require a Bachelor’s degree along with Alim in Arabic or Adeeb-e-Mahir/Urdu Mahir in Urdu. RT Buddhist candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and be ordained as a Monk/Buddhist Priest by the appropriate authority, meaning the Head Priest of the monastery who holds Geshe (PhD), Khanpa, Lopon, or Rabjam certification. As per Physical Eligibility (Group I), the required height is 160 cm for General candidates and 157 cm for Gorkhas & Ladakhi region, with chest 77 cm plus 5 cm expansion, and candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 8 minutes.

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