Agniveer Age Limit 2026: Education Qualifications, Selection Process, and How Age Is Calculated

Age Details

• Age band for most Agniveer posts in 2026: 17½ to 21 years.
• Special one-year upper age relaxation for 2026 recruitment: up to 22 years.
• Minimum age: 17 years 6 months; Maximum age (relaxed): 22 years.
• Age is calculated as on the reference date specified in the official rally notification.

Educational Qualifications

• Agniveer General Duty (GD - All Arms): 10th pass with required aggregate and per-subject marks.
• Agniveer Technical (All Arms): 10+2 / Intermediate in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English; ITI/Diploma options may be allowed as per notification.
• Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical (All Arms): 10+2 / Intermediate in any stream with higher aggregate and subject-wise marks per official criteria.
• Agniveer Tradesmen (10th Pass - All Arms): 10th pass with prescribed per-subject marks.
• Agniveer Tradesmen (8th Pass - All Arms): 8th pass with prescribed per-subject marks.

Note: Specific minimum marks and eligibility details are as per the 2026 official notification. Always verify with the latest official PDF for 2026.

Important Dates

• The document references general timing and reference dates in the 2026 notification. Specific begin and end dates are not provided here. For exact dates, consult the official Agniveer 2026 notification.

Application Fees

• The official notification does not specify any payment details in the available information. Candidates should refer to the official notification for exact fee structure and exemptions, if any.

Selection and Documentation

• Online registration and application on the official portal.
• Online Computer Based Common Entrance Exam (CEE).
• Physical Fitness Test & Physical Measurement during rally.
• Medical examination as per Army standards.
• Publication of results and final merit list based on performance and vacancies.

Proof of Age and Eligibility

• Matric/10th certificate as primary date of birth proof.
• 12th/ITI/Diploma certificates for relevant posts.
• Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.).
• Caste/Category certificate if applicable for reservations.

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• For more recruitment updates and official notifications, always refer to the official Army portal and the official notification PDF to confirm the latest requirements.