Indian Army CEE & Agniveer Recruitment 2025-2026
The Indian Army (Bhartiya Sena) is conducting the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) for various posts, including Agniveer. The application process for the Indian Army Agniveer CEE Recruitment 2024 (referring to the 2025-2026 recruitment cycle details provided) was open from March 12, 2025, to April 25, 2025. The written examination is scheduled to be held from June 30, 2025, to July 10, 2025. Candidates who applied for this recruitment will be able to download their Indian Army Agniveer CEE Admit Card 2025 from the official website.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: March 12, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: April 25, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: April 25, 2025
- Exam Date (CEE): June 30, 2025 to July 10, 2025
- Admit Card Availability (Expected): June 16, 2025
- Rally Date: To be Notified Later
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 250/-
- SC, ST: Rs. 250/-
Candidates are required to pay the examination fee through online modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Age Limit
The age limits for various posts as per the Indian Army Agniveer CEE Recruitment Rules are as follows:
- Agniveer GD, Technical, Assistant, Tradesman: 17.5 to 21 Years (Candidates born between October 01, 2004, and April 01, 2008, inclusive)
- Soldier Technical: 17.5 to 23 Years (Candidates born between October 01, 2002, and April 01, 2008, inclusive)
- Sepoy Pharma: 19-25 Years (Candidates born between October 01, 2000, and April 01, 2006, inclusive)
- JCO Religious Teacher: 27-34 Years as on October 01, 2025
Age relaxation is applicable as per the Indian Army Agniveer CEE Recruitment Rules.
To calculate your age for eligibility, you can use an Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: Not Applicable (NA)
- Post Name: Agniveer in General Duty (GD), Technical, Clerk, Store Keeper, Tradesman, and various other posts.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Below are the minimum educational qualifications required for various posts:
- Agniveer General Duty (GD): Class 10th (Matric) pass with minimum 45% marks in aggregate and minimum 33% in each subject. For boards using grading system, minimum D Grade (33% – 40%) in individual subjects or grades with minimum 33% in individual subjects and an overall aggregate of C2 grade or equivalent corresponding to 45% in aggregate.
- Note: Candidates with a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License will be given preference for Driver requirements. Indian Gorkhas require Class 10th simple pass.
- Agniveer Technical: 10+2 (Intermediate) pass in Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject. OR 10+2 (Intermediate) pass from any recognized board with a 1-Year ITI Course.
- Agniveer (Office Asst/ Store Keeper Technical): 10+2 (Intermediate) pass in Any Stream with minimum 60% marks in aggregate and minimum 50% marks in each subject. Securing 50% marks in English and Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping in Class XII is mandatory.
- Agniveer Tradesman 10th Pass: Class 10th (High School) Exam passed from any recognized board in India, with a minimum of 33% in each subject.
- Agniveer Tradesman 8th Pass: Class 8th Exam passed from any recognized board in India, with a minimum of 33% in each subject.
- Agniveer in General Duty GD (Women Military Police): Class 10th (Matric) Pass with minimum 45% marks in aggregate and minimum 33% in each subject. For Boards following grading system; minimum of D Grade (33% – 40%) in individual subjects or grades with minimum 33% in individual subjects and and overall aggregate of C2 grade or equivalent corresponding to 45% in aggregate.
- Sepoy Pharma: 10+2 equivalent exam pass and qualified in D.Pharma with minimum 55% in aggregate and registered with State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India. Individuals qualified in B.Pharma with minimum 50% marks and registered with State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India will also be eligible.
- Soldier Technical Nursing Assistant: 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with Minimum 50% Marks in Aggregate and Minimum 40% Marks in Each Subject. OR 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and English with Minimum 50% Marks in Aggregate and Minimum 40% Marks in Each Subject.
- JCO Religious Teacher (RT): Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University in India.
- Pandit / Pandit Gorkha (Hindu): Sahastri, Acharya in Sanskrit with Karam Kand as a Main/Core Subject OR One Year Diploma in Karam Kand.
- Granthi (Sikh): Must have ‘Gyani’ in Punjabi.
- Padre (Christian): Must have been ordained priesthood by the appropriate ecclesiastical authority and be on the approved list of the local Bishop.
- Maulvi (Shia) (Muslim): Must have Alim in Arabic or Adeeb-e-Mahir, Urdu Mahir in Urdu.
- RT Budhist (Buddhist): Must have been ordained Monk, Buddhist Priest, by the Appropriate Authority (Head Priest of the Monastery where initiated, who should possess Geshe (PhD) of Khanpa or Lopon or Rabjam with a proper certificate).
For more detailed educational qualification requirements, candidates are advised to read the official notification.
Physical Eligibility (Group I Standards unless specified)
The physical standards and test requirements vary by post:
- Agniveer General Duty (GD), Tradesman 10th Pass, Tradesman 8th Pass, Sepoy Pharma, Soldier Technical Nursing Assistant:
- Height: 169 CM (Minimum, may vary by region/category as per rules)
- Chest: 77 CM (+ 5 CM Expansion)
- Running: 1.6 KM in 5 Min 45 Seconds (60 Marks)
- Pull Ups: 10 Times (40 Marks)
- 9 Feet Ditch: Needed to Qualify
- Zigzag Balance: Needed to Qualify
- Agniveer Technical, Agniveer (Office Asst/ Store Keeper Technical):
- Height: 162 CM (Minimum, may vary by region/category as per rules)
- Chest: 77 CM (+ 5 CM Expansion)
- Running: 1.6 KM in 5 Min 45 Seconds (60 Marks)
- Pull Ups: 10 Times (40 Marks)
- 9 Feet Ditch: Needed to Qualify
- Zigzag Balance: Needed to Qualify
- Agniveer in General Duty GD (Women Military Police):
- Height: 162 CM (Minimum, may vary by region/category as per rules)
- Running: 1.6 Km in 7 Min, 30 Sec
- Long Jump: 10 Feet (Needed to Qualify)
- High Jump: 3 Feet (Needed to Qualify)
- JCO Religious Teacher RT:
- Height: General: 160 CM, Gorkhas & Ladakhi Region: 157 CM (Minimum, may vary by region/category as per rules)
- Chest: 77 CM (+ 5 CM Expansion)
- Running: 1.6 Km in 8 Minutes
Mode of Selection
The selection process for Indian Army recruitment generally involves the following stages:
- Written Examination (Common Entrance Exam – CEE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Download Admit Card
Once released, candidates can download their Indian Army CEE Admit Card 2025 by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of Join Indian Army (Bhartiya Sena).
- Look for the link related to “Admit Card” or “Download CEE Admit Card”.
- Click on the relevant admit card download link.
- A new page will open where you will likely need to enter your credentials, such as Roll Number / Application Number and Date of Birth (DOB).
- Enter the required information and submit.
- Your admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and save the PDF file for future reference. It is also advisable to take a printout.
Important Links
- Download Admit Card (CEE – Expected Activation June 16, 2025): [Link will be available here]
- Download Other Admit Cards (Expected Activation June 18, 2025): [Link will be available here]
- Apply Online: Registration | Login
- Download ARO / ZRO All Zone Notification: [Link will be available here]
- Download JCO Religious Teacher Notification: [Link will be available here]
- Download Havildar Education Notification: [Link will be available here]
- Download JCO Catering Notification: [Link will be available here]
- Download Havildar Surveyor Automated Cartographer Notification: [Link will be available here]
- Official Website: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/
Important Questions (FAQ)
Q. When did the online application link start for Indian Army Agniveer CEE Recruitment 2025?
A. Online applications started on March 12, 2025.
Q. What is the last date to apply for Indian Army Agniveer CEE Recruitment 2025?
A. The last date to apply online was April 25, 2025.
Q. What is the age limit for Indian Army Agniveer CEE Vacancy 2025?
A. The age criteria vary by post, generally ranging from 17.5 years to 25 or 34 years for specific roles like JCO RT. Refer to the detailed “Age Limit” section above and the official notification for post-wise age information. You can use the Age Calculator tool.
Q. What is the qualification required for Indian Army Agniveer CEE Online Form 2025?
A. The required qualifications vary significantly by post, ranging from 8th pass to 10th pass, 10+2 (Intermediate) with specific subjects and percentages, ITI, D.Pharma, B.Pharma, or Bachelor’s Degree depending on the role. Please refer to the detailed “Educational Qualification” section above and the official notification for complete details before applying.
Q. How to apply for Indian Army Agniveer CEE Bharti 2025?
A. To apply, candidates need to visit the official website of the Indian Army (joinindianarmy.nic.in) and follow the online application process available during the application period.
Q. How to download the result of Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2025?
A. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check and download their results from the official Indian Army website once they are announced. This typically involves entering credentials like registration number/roll number and Date of Birth. The official download link will be made available on the website.
Q. What is the official website of the Indian Army?
A. The official website is https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/.