Agniveer Exam Guide
Selection and Eligibility
Agniveers serve in the Army, Navy or Air Force for four years. Army selection starts with an online exam, then a recruitment rally.
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What an Agniveer Is
Under the Agnipath scheme, young people join the Army, Navy or Air Force as Agniveers for four years. At the end, up to 25% of each batch are kept on as regular soldiers. The rest leave with a lump sum.
For the Army, selection has two phases. Phase I is an online exam, called the CEE. Those who clear it are called to a recruitment rally for fitness, measurement and medical tests. The Navy and the Air Force issue their own notices.
We last checked this page in October 2026. Exam rules can change. Read the official notice on joinindianarmy.nic.in before you apply.
Exam pattern
Army Agniveer (General Duty) at a glance
| Stage | What it is |
|---|---|
| Online exam (CEE) | Objective questions on a computer. 50 questions in 1 hour, or 100 questions in 2 hours, by category |
| Subjects for General Duty | General knowledge, general science, maths and reasoning |
| Marking | Full marks for a right answer. No marks for a question you leave |
| Fitness test at the rally | 1.6 km run and pull-ups for marks. A 9 feet ditch and a zig-zag balance must be cleared |
| After the fitness test | Body measurement, medical exam and documents |
| Age | 17½ to 22 years in the 2026-27 notice |
| Education for General Duty | Class 10 pass with 45% in total and 33% in each subject |
| Other categories | Technical and Clerk need Class 12. Tradesman needs Class 10 or Class 8 |
In the 2026-27 notice, a 1.6 km run within 5 minutes 30 seconds earned the full 60 marks, and the slowest time allowed was 6 minutes 15 seconds. Ten pull-ups earned the full 40 marks, and six was the least counted. Earlier notices took away 25% of the marks for a wrong answer. The 2026-27 notice we read does not list this, so check the notice for your recruiting office.
How to prepare
Four Steps for Agniveer
The online exam comes first, but the run and the pull-ups carry marks too. Prepare for both from the start.
Check your age and category
The notice gives the dates of birth that are allowed. Read it, and choose the category your education fits.
Make school basics solid
The exam is at school level: general knowledge, science, maths and reasoning.
Train every day
Run, and build strength, from the first day. Fitness takes months.
Practise on a computer
The exam is online. The Army website has a practice test for each category. Take it at least once.
Agniveer questions
Questions Candidates Ask About Agniveer
What is the Agniveer selection process for the Army?
There are two phases. Phase I is an online exam, the CEE. Those who clear it are called to a recruitment rally. The rally has a fitness test, body measurement, a medical exam and document checks.
What is the age limit for Agniveer?
The 2026-27 Army notice gives 17 and a half to 22 years. Earlier notices gave 17 and a half to 21 years. The notice also gives the exact dates of birth that are allowed, so check it for the year you apply.
What education is needed for Agniveer General Duty?
General Duty needs a Class 10 pass with 45% marks in total and at least 33% in each subject. Technical needs Class 12 in science with Physics, Maths and English. Clerk and Store Keeper needs Class 12 with 60% in total. Tradesman needs Class 10 or Class 8.
Is there negative marking in the Agniveer exam?
Published patterns for the 2026 exam say a wrong answer costs a quarter of the marks for that question. That is half a mark on a 2-mark question. A question you leave costs nothing. Confirm it in the notice for your recruiting office on joinindianarmy.nic.in.
How fast must I run in the Agniveer fitness test?
In the 2026-27 notice, a 1.6 km run within 5 minutes 30 seconds earned the full 60 marks. The slowest time allowed was 6 minutes 15 seconds, for 24 marks. Pull-ups carried 40 marks. The Army can change these timings before a rally.
What happens after four years as an Agniveer?
Under the scheme, up to 25% of each batch are kept on as regular soldiers. The others leave with a lump sum, called Seva Nidhi, of about 10 lakh rupees before interest. They also get a skill certificate. There is no pension.
Admissions Open 2026–27
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