Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification, Height & Medical Standards

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Overview

Explore the eligibility criteria for Indian Army Agniveer 2026, including age limits, educational qualifications, height and medical standards. This guide summarizes the official requirements, age ranges, and post-specific qualifications for the Agniveer recruitment cycle under the Agnipath scheme.

Total Vacancies

TBA

Age Limit

TBA - 22y

Age Details

Age Details

  • General age range for most Agniveer posts: 17.5 to 22 years.
  • Some technical posts may allow up to 23 or 25 years (as notified for specific roles). Verify exact cut-offs in the official notification.

Eligibility

Eligibility Details

Age and Nationality

  • Age: 17.5 to 22 years for most posts (specific variations for some technical posts).
  • Born between 01 July 2005 and 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) for most posts.
  • Nationality: Indian citizen or eligible Nepalese/Gorkha subjects as per Indian Army rules.

Education (Post-wise)

  • General Duty: 10th pass with required aggregate and subject marks.
  • Clerk/Store Keeper Technical: 12th pass with appropriate aggregate and subject marks.
  • Technical: 12th pass with PCM/required subjects or equivalent.
  • Tradesman: 10th pass (with minimum trade-specific marks).

Physical & Medical Standards

  • Height, chest measurements, weight, and running performance vary by region, category, and trade.
  • Medical fitness as per defence medical guidelines; no major deformities or disqualifying conditions.

Marital Status

  • Candidates must be unmarried at enrolment. Both men and women may apply for eligible posts, with post-specific provisions for women.

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

TBA

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Updated: 18 February 2026. The exact birth-date cut-offs and post-specific dates are provided in the official notification. If a precise date is not available, the original text is retained here.

Application Fees

Application Fees

  • Fees: Refer to the official notification for category-wise fee details. Ensure payment is completed as per the instructions in the online portal.

How to Apply

Additional Instructions

  • Always refer to the latest PDF/notification on joinindianarmy.nic.in for official and current requirements.
  • Regional variations in physical standards may apply; consult the official region-specific charts.
  • Ensure all documents (marksheets, domicile, caste, NCC/sports certificates) are ready for the rally/medical board verification.
  • This summary is for reference; the official notification governs eligibility and selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The "Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification, Height & Medical Standards" is conducted by the Indian Army (IA).

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