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

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 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

• 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

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

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.