Indian Army Recruitment 2026
Agniveer | Officer Entry | Physical Test | Salary
Army Agniveer Eligibility
- Nationality: Indian
- Age: 17.5 – 21 Years
- Educational Qualification:
- GD: 10th Pass (45% aggregate)
- Technical: 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Maths
- Clerk: 12th Pass (60% aggregate)
Physical Standards (General Category – Male)
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm (varies by region) |
| Chest | 77–82 cm |
| 1.6 km Run | 5 min 30 sec |
Selection Process
- Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Salary (Agniveer Scheme)
1st Year: ₹30,000 per month
4th Year: ₹40,000 per month
Seva Nidhi Package after 4 Years: ₹11.71 Lakhs (Approx)
Officer Entry Salary
Lieutenant Salary: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
Plus Military Service Pay & Allowances
Sample Question
1. The Indian Army was officially established in:
A. 1857
B. 1895
C. 1947
D. 1950
Answer: B. 1895