Army Agniveer eligibility by entry
Education and age requirements vary with the entry you choose:
- Agniveer General Duty (GD): Class 10 with required aggregate/pass marks.
- Agniveer Technical: 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English.
- Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper Technical: 12th in any stream with required marks.
- Agniveer Tradesman: 10th or 8th depending on the trade.
Age and physical standards
Army Agniveer eligibility includes a defined age band for the recruitment year and physical standards — height, chest and a running/fitness test — that vary by region and category.
A medical examination confirms fitness; meeting the physical standards is as important as the written stage.
Selection process
Selection typically involves an online common entrance test, a physical fitness and measurement test, and a medical examination, followed by a merit list.
Preparation must therefore cover both the written test and genuine physical readiness.
What the Agniveer term involves
Agniveers serve a fixed term under the Agnipath scheme, with a defined package and a Seva Nidhi benefit at the end, after which a portion may be retained in regular service.
Understanding these terms alongside Army Agniveer eligibility helps you decide if the path suits your goals.
Prepare for both the test and the ground
The candidates who clear Agniveer recruitment are those who prepare for the written exam and the physical test together, well in advance. Confirm your Army Agniveer eligibility for the specific entry you want, then build fitness — running, endurance and the measured standards — into a daily routine months before the recruitment, because the ground test eliminates many otherwise-eligible applicants.
Keep your education certificates, identity and category documents ready, track the recruitment dates for your region, and apply the moment the notification opens. Treated seriously, the Agniveer route is one of the most respected ways to serve straight after 10th or 12th.
- Confirm eligibility for your chosen entry.
- Train for the physical test months ahead.
- Keep certificates and documents ready.
- Track your region's recruitment dates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Agniveer eligibility after 12th?
After 12th, Army Agniveer eligibility covers the Technical entry (with PCM and English) and Clerk/Store Keeper Technical (any stream with required marks), alongside age and physical standards.
Is there a physical test for Agniveer?
Yes. Army Agniveer eligibility includes physical standards and a fitness/running test plus a medical examination, so physical preparation is essential alongside the written test.
Can girls apply under Army Agniveer eligibility?
Women candidates can apply for the entries open to them in a given recruitment year, subject to the same Army Agniveer eligibility framework of education, age and physical standards specified in that notification.
Official source: Join Indian Army. Always verify exact details on the official notification.