Agniveer General Duty, Technical, Clerk/SKT, Tradesmen, JCO, Havildar for Indian Army for 2025-26 recruiting from ARO Charkhi Dadri, Hisar, Hamirpur, Mandi, Rohtak, Palampur, RO(HQ) Ambala and ZRO Ambala

Total Number of Post

The following table summarizes the number of posts available for specific recruitment categories mentioned:

It’s important to note that the provided excerpts from the other recruitment notifications (ARO Hisar, ARO Hamirpur, ARO Mandi, ARO Rohtak, ARO Palampur, Havildar Education, Havildar Surveyor Automated Cartographer, JCO Catering, RO (HQ) Ambala, Nursing Assistant, and Sepoy Pharma) do not specify the total number of posts available for each category within those specific recruitment drives. Therefore, the table above only reflects the information explicitly stated in the provided sources.

Common Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for all the posts mentioned in the sources:

Agniveer (General Duty)

• Educational Qualification: Class 10th /Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate of five basic subjects and a minimum of 33% marks in each of those five subjects. For boards following a grading system, grades commensurate with these percentages will be considered. Candidates with a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License will be given preference for Driver requirements. Simple 8th pass is also an eligibility criterion for Agniveer (General Duty) with no stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored 33% in five basic subjects.
• Age Limit: 17 ½ – 21 Years. Candidates born between 01 Oct 2004 to 01 April 2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. The effective date for determining age eligibility is 01 October 2025.

Agniveer (Technical)

• Educational Qualification: 10+2/Intermediate Exam Pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject.
• OR 10+2 /Intermediate Exam Pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths & English from any recognized State Education Board or Central Education Board (including NIOS) and an ITI course of minimum one year in the required field with NSQF level 4 or above.
• OR 10th/Matric pass with 50% in aggregate and a minimum of 40% in English, Maths, and Science with 02 years of Technical Training from ITI or two/three years Diploma from a recognized educational institution including polytechnics in specific streams.
• Age Limit: 17 ½ – 21 Years. Candidates born between 01 Oct 2004 to 01 April 2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. The effective date for determining age eligibility is 01 October 2025.

Agniveer (Clerk / Store Keeper Technical)

• Educational Qualification: 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with at least 60% marks in aggregate and minimum 50% in each of the following subjects: English, Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping.
• Age Limit: 17 ½ – 21 Years. Candidates born between 01 Oct 2004 to 01 April 2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. The effective date for determining age eligibility is 01 October 2025.

Agniveer (Tradesmen)

• 10th Pass: Simple 10th pass with no stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored 33% in five basic subjects.
• 8th Pass: Simple 8th pass with no stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored 33% in five basic subjects.
• Age Limit: 17 ½ – 21 Years. Candidates born between 01 Oct 2004 to 01 April 2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. The effective date for determining age eligibility is 01 October 2025.

Soldier Technical (NA/NA Vet)

• Educational Qualification: 10+2/Intermediate pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and a minimum of 40% in each subject. OR 10+2/Intermediate pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and a minimum of 40% in each subject.
• Age Limit: 17½ – 23 Years. Candidates born between 01 Oct 2002 to 01 Apr 2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible.

Sepoy Pharma

• Educational Qualification: 10+2 / equivalent exam pass and qualified in D.Pharma with a minimum of 55% in aggregate and registered with the State Pharmacy Council / Pharmacy Council of India. Individuals qualified in B.Pharma with a minimum of 50% marks and registered with the State Pharmacy Council / Pharmacy Council of India will also be eligible.
• Age Limit: 19-25 Years. Candidates born between 01 Oct 2000 to 01 Apr 2006 (both days inclusive) are eligible.

Havildar (Education)

• Age Limit: 20-25 Years (as on 01 October 2025). Candidates born between 01 October 2000 to 01 October 2005 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
• Educational Qualification: Graduation / Post Graduation with minimum 50% marks from a recognized University or equivalent in specific subjects based on the category (IT/Cyber, Information Operations, Linguist).

Havildar (Surveyor Automated Cartographer)

• Age Limit: 20-25 years as on 01 October 2025 (candidates born between 01 October 2000 to 01 October 2005 inclusive of both dates).
• Educational Qualification:
• BA/B.Sc with Mathematics and should have passed 12th Class (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects (minimum 50% marks in each of them).
• OR Bachelor of Engineering (BE) / Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) degree in Civil / Electronic / Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechanical / Computer Technology / Computer Science from any recognized University and should have passed 12th Class (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects (minimum 50% marks in each of them).

Junior Commissioned Officer (Catering)

• Age Limit: 21-27 Years (as on 01 October 2025). Candidate born between 01 October 1998 to 01 October 2004 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
• Educational Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent and Diploma / Certificate in Catering trade of a duration of one year or more from a recognized / reputed Institute. OR BSc (Hotel Management & Catering Technology) or equivalent from a recognized University.

General Notes on Eligibility:

• Candidates who have appeared in class 10th and 12th Board Exams and are awaiting declaration of results are also eligible to apply for Agniveer positions, provided they fulfill all other required qualifications. However, they will only be selected upon producing the original marksheet during Phase II of the recruitment process.
• Candidates are advised to check their age and education criteria before participating in the rally. Those found underage/overage or not meeting the education criteria will be disqualified.
• Only unmarried candidates are eligible for enrolment as Agniveers, and they must undertake not to marry during the four-year engagement period.
• Candidates discharged from the Indian Armed Forces for any reason are generally not eligible to appear in the selection test.
• The effective date for determining age eligibility is consistently mentioned as 01 October 2025 for most of the recruitments.

Please note that this is a summary of the eligibility criteria based on the provided excerpts. Candidates should refer to the complete official notifications on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in  for detailed and specific eligibility requirements for each post.

General Selection Process

The selection process for the Agniveer Intake for Recruiting Year 2025-26 consists of two phases:

Phase I: Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE)

• Candidates must first log in to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, check their eligibility, and create a profile.
• Online registration and submission of applications will take place from 12 March 2025 to 10 April 2025.
• An examination fee of Rs 250/- per category of application is to be paid online.
• Candidates will be required to appear for an Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) at Computer Based Test Centres.
• They need to download their Admit Card from www.joinindianarmy.nic.in (JIA).
• Candidates must report to the exam center with a colour printout of the Admit Card and their Aadhaar Card as proof of identity.
• Frisking, document checking, biometric capture, and other procedures will be conducted at the exam center.
• The CEE will be an objective Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) based test, conducted in 13 languages.
• The duration and number of questions will vary based on the category of application (50 questions in one hour or 100 questions in two hours).
• There will be full marks for every correct answer and nil marks for unattempted questions.
• For Agniveer Clerk /Store Keeper Technical, a typing test with a desirable speed of 30 words per minute in English will be conducted during the online CEE. Only those who qualify will be eligible for Phase II.
• The marks scored in the Online CEE will be normalized to account for variations in difficulty levels across different sessions.
• Candidates found using unfair means will be disqualified.

Phase II: Recruitment Rally

• Candidates will be shortlisted for Phase II proportionate to the vacancies available based on a cut-off applied to the written exam results.
• The Roll Numbers of shortlisted candidates will be published on the Join Indian Army website.
• These candidates will receive a second Admit Card for the Recruitment Rally, which can also be downloaded from their profile on the Join Indian Army web portal.
• Shortlisted candidates must report on the stipulated date and time at the designated Recruitment Rally venue with original documents and two attested photocopies. These documents include Admit Card, photographs, education certificates, domicile/nativity certificate, caste certificate, religion certificate, police character certificate, school character certificate, general character certificate, unmarried certificate, relationship certificate (if applicable), NCC certificate (if applicable), sports certificate (if applicable), affidavit, PAN Card, and Aadhaar Card.
• Phase II will consist of the following tests:
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT): This includes a 1.6 km run, Beam (Pull Ups), 9 Ft Ditch, and Zig-Zag Balance. Marks are awarded for the 1.6 km run and pull-ups, while the ditch and balance are qualifying tests. The timings and marks for the 1.6 km run may be subject to change. Candidates for Agniveer Tech and Agniveer Clerk /Store Keeper Technical only need to qualify in all tests.
• Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Physical measurements (height, weight, chest) will be taken as per region-based and category-wise standards. Relaxations are applicable with authorized supporting documents.
• Adaptability Test: All candidates who qualify in the PFT and PMT will undergo an Adaptability Test to assess their suitability for the environment and challenges of the Indian Army. This test will be conducted on a Tablet / Mobile phone and will consist of question answers with no fixed syllabus. Candidates who do not qualify will not be allowed to participate further.
• Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify in the PFT, PMT, and Adaptability Test will undergo a medical examination by an Army Medical Team at the Rally site as per Army Medical standards. Unfit candidates can be given an opportunity for a review by a specialist at a Military Hospital. The decision of the recruitment medical officer and specialist doctors is final. Passing the medical examination is not a guarantee of employment.
• Final selection is based on merit depending on the available vacancies. Candidates do not have a right to claim recruitment merely by passing the recruitment process.
• Final results will be declared on the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

How to Apply for Application

The process to apply for the Agniveer Intake for Recruiting Year 2025-26 is primarily online. Here are the steps on how to apply:

Online Registration and Profile Creation:

• All candidates need to log in to the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
• First, check your eligibility status based on the criteria for the desired Agniveer category.
• Then, create your profile on the website.
• During registration, you should fill in your Highest Educational Qualification and then, at the Application stage, the specific Education Qualification mandated for the category you are applying for.

Online Application Submission:

• The online registration (submission of application) will commence from 12 March 2025 and will continue until 10 April 2025. Please note that these dates are subject to change, and any updates will be posted on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
• Ensure that you fill the application form completely and accurately. Duplicate, incomplete, or erroneously filled applications will be rejected.

Payment of Examination Fee:

• There is a non-refundable examination fee of Rs 250/- per category of application.
• After successfully filling the application, you will be directed to the HDFC portal through a link on the website to make the payment.
• You can pay the fee plus applicable bank charges through various online payment options available on the HDFC portal, including:
• Payment Gateway Facility using Maestro, Master Card, VISA, Rupay Cards (both Credit & Debit) of all major Banks.
• Internet banking of HDFC and other Banks.
• UPI.

Important Instructions During Application:

• You are required to have an active email address and mobile number, as these will be used for all future communication.
• You must fill in your correct height (up to millimeter) as per the category you are applying for and the region-based physical measurement standards. You also need to indicate any special relaxations in height and weight as mentioned on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Providing wrong information or bogus certificates for relaxation can lead to cancellation of your candidature.
• You need to indicate five choices of exam centers. While efforts will be made to allot a center based on your preference, it may be allotted elsewhere due to administrative reasons.
• Requests for a change of exam center or date will not be entertained.
• It is mandatory to enter your AADHAAR number in the online application.
• Category-wise practice links for the online Common Entrance Exam are available on the JIA website. Candidates are advised to practice at least once.
• Animated videos on ‘How to Register’ and ‘How to Appear for online Common Entrance Exam’ are available on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in (JIA).
• You should upload only a recent photograph on the JIA website. If the photo does not match your face, you will not be allowed to appear for any test.
• Details about required educational qualifications and physical/medical standards are available on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in (JIA) under the ‘Candidates login’ section and can be accessed without signing in.
• Candidates who do not report for the test on the scheduled date and time will not be accommodated on other dates.

It is crucial to visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for the latest updates and detailed instructions throughout the application process. The data you enter during registration will be final, and no changes will be permitted after the closure of the online application date. Entering wrong data will lead to disqualification.

Application Fee

• There is an examination fee of Rs 250/- per category of application.
• This fee is to be paid by the candidate for the online examination.
• Upon successfully filling the application, the candidate will be directed to the HDFC portal via a link on the website to make the payment.
• The payment of Rs 250/- plus applicable bank charges can be made through the following online payment options:
• Payment Gateway Facility through Maestro, Master Card, VISA, Rupay Cards (both Credit & Debit) of all major Banks.
• Internet banking of HDFC and other Banks.
• UPI.

Age Criteria:

The age criteria vary depending on the category of recruitment and are often linked to a specific date of birth range or a reference date for age calculation, which is typically 01 October 2025 for the recruitments mentioned in these sources.

Here are the age limits for different categories:

• Agniveer (General Duty), Agniveer (Technical), Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical, Agniveer Tradesmen (10th pass), and Agniveer Tradesmen (8th pass): The age limit is 17 ½ – 21 Years. Candidates born between 01 Oct 2004 to 01 April 2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
• Soldier Technical (NA/NA Vet): The age limit is 17½- 23 Years. Candidates born between 01 Oct 2002 to 01 Apr 2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible.
• Sepoy Pharma: The age limit is 19-25 Years. Candidates born between 01 Oct 2000 to 01 Apr 2006 (both days inclusive) are eligible.
• Havildar (IT/Cyber), Havildar (Information Operations), Havildar (Linguist) (under Havildar Education): The age limit is 20-25 Years (as on 01 October 2025). Candidates born between 01 October 2000 to 01 October 2005 (both days inclusive) are eligible.
• Havildar (Surveyor Automated Cartographer) – Civilian Candidates: The age limit is 20-25 years as on 01 October 2025. Candidates born between 01 October 2000 to 01 October 2005 (inclusive of both dates) are eligible [98(i)].
• Havildar (Surveyor Automated Cartographer) – In-Service Candidates: The upper age limit for remustering is 28 years (candidates should not be born before 01 October 1997) [99(ii)].
• Junior Commission Officer (Catering): The age limit is 21-27 Years (as on 01 October 2025). Candidates born between 01 October 1998 to 01 October 2004 (both days inclusive) are eligible.

Candidates are advised to check their age criteria carefully before participating in the rally, as those found under age or overage will be disqualified. They will need to produce their Birth Certificate or 10th Class marksheet for age verification during preliminary document check.