Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process 2026; Common Entrance Exam, Physical Test and Other Processes

Army Agniveer Selection Process 2026:TheIndian Army selects Agniveer through a two-phase selection process, which includes an online written test called Common Entrance Exam (CEE) in phase 1 and a physical fitness test, physical measurement test, adaptability test, and medical examination in phase 2. Recently, the Indian Army has invited online applications from unmarried Indian male candidates under the Agnipath scheme to join the army as an Agniveer. 

The selected Agniveer will serve in the Indian Army for four years. After completing four years of service, 25% of Agniveers will be enrolled as regular carders in the Indian Army based on organisational requirements.In this article, we will discuss the complete Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process.

Indian Army Agniveer 2026 Selection Process

The Indian Army Agniveer selection process consists of two phases. Phase 1 will be an online written test, and Phase 2 will be a recruitment rally. The details of both Phases are given below:

Indian Army Agniveer Phase 1 Selection: Computer-Based Test

In Phase 1, a computer-based Common Entrance Exam (CEE) will be conducted nationwide. For this, the Indian Army issues the admit card, and each candidate needs to report to the exam centre mentioned in the admit card.

The CEE will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). As per the category of application, the candidates would be required to answer 50 questions in one hour or 100 questions in two hours.

Marks scored by the candidates in CEE will be normalised to take into account variations in difficulty levels of the question paper across different sessions.

Typing Test for Agniveer Office Asst/SKT

Typing test for candidates appearing for Agniveer Office Asst/SKT will be carried out during the online CEE, wherein 30 words per minute (wpm) in English during the test is desirable. Only those candidates who qualify for the typing test will be eligible for call-up for phase II of the recruitment process.

Indian Army Agniveer Phase 2 Selection: Recruitment Rally

Proportionate to the vacancies available, candidates would be shortlisted for the recruitment rally. The shortlisted candidates can download the Phase 2 admit card on the Join Indian Army web portal. They have to report on the stipulated date and time for phase II at the designated Recruitment Rally venue with the following document /certificate in original along with two attested photocopies:-

• Admit Card 

• Photograph

• Education Certificates

• Domicile Certificate

• Caste Certificate

• Religion Certificate

• Character Certificate

• Unmarried Certificate

• Relationship Certificate for SOS/SOEX/SOW/SOWW Candidates

• NCC Certificate

• Sports Certificate

• PAN Card & AADHAR Card

Physical Fitness Test for Army Agniveer

The candidates should be physically fit to join the Indian Army. To ensure this, they conduct a physical fitness test which consists of a running for 1.6 km and 10-6 pull-ups along with a qualifying 9 feet ditch and a zigzag balance. Overall, a candidate's total physical score is determined by how quickly they run and the total number of successful pull-ups they can perform within these specified standards. The details of all parameters are as follows.

Candidates appearing for Agniveer (Technical) and Agniveer (Clerk/Store Keeper Technical) only need to qualify in all tests.

Physical Measurement Test for Army Agniveer

The candidates who clear the PFT will go for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT). Physical measurement will be carried out as per the Physical standards mentioned above. The PMT will be conducted at the rally site.

Adaptability Test for Army Agniveer

All candidates who pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) shall have to undertake the Adaptability Test (objective-type written test), which is to assess the suitability of a candidate for employment in the Indian Army, which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather, and operational conditions.

Medical Examination for Army Agniveer

Medical examination of candidates who qualify in PFT and PMT will be conducted by the Army Medical Team at the Rally site as per Army Medical standards and policy in vogue on the subject issue.

Unfit candidates will be referred to the Military Hospital for specialist review. The candidates have to report to the assigned MH within 5 days from referral and review the medical exam to be completed by the MH within 07 days as per policy.

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