Agniveer Eligibility Criteria 2026 – Army, Navy & Air Force Qualification Requirements
The Agniveer Eligibility Criteria 2026 are defined separately for the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force under the Agnipath Scheme, launched by the Government of India in June 2022. The scheme recruits young Indians for a 4-year service tenure, after which 25% are permanently retained, and the remaining 75% receive a tax-free Seva Nidhi package of approximately ₹11.71 lakh.
Eligibility conditions cover age, educational qualification, nationality, physical standards, and medical fitness. Candidates must meet all criteria before applying.
Agniveer 2026 Eligibility – Quick Overview
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Parameter |
Indian Army |
Indian Navy |
Indian Air Force (Vayu) |
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Age Range |
17.5 – 21 years |
17.5 – 21 years |
17.5 – 21 years |
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Minimum Education |
Class 8 to Class 12 (varies by trade) |
Class 12 (Science/Other) |
Class 12 |
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Nationality |
Indian |
Indian |
Indian |
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Gender |
Male & Female |
Male & Female |
Male & Female |
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Marital Status |
Unmarried |
Unmarried |
Unmarried |
Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility 2026
Education Qualification by Post
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Post |
Minimum Education |
Minimum Marks |
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Agniveer GD (General Duty) |
Class 10 (Matriculation) |
45% in aggregate; 33% in each subject |
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Agniveer Women Military Police (WMP) |
Class 10 |
45% aggregate |
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Agniveer Technical |
Class 12 (Science: Physics, Chemistry, Maths) |
50% aggregate; 40% in each subject |
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Agniveer Clerk / SKT |
Class 12 (any stream) |
60% aggregate; 50% in English; 50% in each subject |
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Agniveer Tradesman (10th pass trades) |
Class 10 |
33% each subject |
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Agniveer Tradesman (8th pass trades) |
Class 8 |
Pass certificate |
Trades eligible with Class 8: Cook, Washerman, Safai Karamchari, and a few others.
Army Agniveer Physical Standards
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Parameter |
Male (GD) |
Female (WMP) |
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Minimum Height |
170 cm |
152 cm |
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Minimum Weight |
50 kg |
48 kg |
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Chest Expansion |
5 cm |
— |
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Vision (uncorrected) |
6/6 (better eye), 6/18 (worse eye) |
Similar standards |
Special height relaxation applies for candidates from hill states (Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, etc.) and northeastern states — minimum height may be 165 cm.
Indian Navy Agniveer Eligibility 2026
Education Qualification by Category
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Category |
Education |
Minimum Marks |
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Agniveer SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit) |
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Electronics |
50% aggregate |
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Agniveer MR (Matric Recruit) – Chef |
Class 10 |
Pass |
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Agniveer MR – Steward |
Class 10 |
Pass |
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Agniveer MR – Hygienist |
Class 10 |
Pass |
Navy Agniveer Physical Standards
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Parameter |
Requirement |
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Minimum Height |
157 cm (Male), 152 cm (Female) |
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Weight |
Proportionate to height and age |
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Vision |
Correctable to 6/6 (glasses allowed up to specified limits for SSR) |
|
Hearing |
Normal in both ears |
|
Chest |
Well-developed |
Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Eligibility 2026
Education Qualification
|
Group |
Education |
Minimum Marks |
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Agniveer Vayu X Group |
Class 12 with Physics, Maths (Science stream) |
50% aggregate in Physics & Maths; 50% in English at 10th or 12th |
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Agniveer Vayu Y Group |
Class 12 in any stream |
50% aggregate; 50% in English at 10th or 12th |
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Agniveer Vayu Y Group (Diploma) |
2/3-year Diploma in Engineering (relevant trade) |
50% aggregate |
Air Force Vayu Physical Standards
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Parameter |
Requirement |
|
Minimum Height |
152.5 cm |
|
Weight |
Proportionate to height |
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Chest Expansion |
5 cm |
|
Vision |
Correctable; specific standards per trade |
|
Hearing |
Normal |
Nationality Criteria (All Services)
|
Condition |
Status |
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Indian Citizen |
Eligible |
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Subject of Nepal or Bhutan |
Eligible |
|
Tibetan refugee (came before 1 January 1962) |
Eligible |
|
Person of Indian Origin (PIO) from specific countries |
Eligible |
|
Foreign National |
Not eligible |
Marital Status
|
Service |
Requirement |
|
All Services (Army, Navy, IAF) |
Must be unmarried at the time of enrolment |
|
Re-marriage during 4-year tenure |
Not permitted |
Age Criteria Summary (Agniveer 2026)
|
Service |
Min Age |
Max Age |
Note |
|
Indian Army |
17.5 years |
21 years |
Age on enrollment date |
|
Indian Navy |
17.5 years |
21 years |
As per notification |
|
Indian Air Force |
17.5 years |
21 years |
At enrolment |
Documents Required at the Time of Application
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Document |
Purpose |
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Class 8 / 10 / 12 Marksheet |
Educational qualification proof |
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Date of Birth Certificate |
Class 10 certificate or equivalent |
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Domicile / Residence Certificate |
State domicile for rally venue |
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Caste Certificate |
For SC/ST/OBC reservation consideration |
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NCC Certificate |
If applying under NCC quota |
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Character Certificate |
From school or local authority |
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Passport-size Photographs |
4–6 recent photos |
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Aadhaar Card |
Identity proof |
Permanent Retention After 4 Years
On completion of the 4-year Agniveer tenure, candidates are evaluated for permanent induction:
|
Outcome |
Details |
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Retained (25%) |
Selected for permanent service based on merit |
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Discharged (75%) |
Receive Seva Nidhi (~₹11.71 lakh, tax-free) + skill certificate |
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Priority in CAPFs |
CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSBI recruitment |
|
State Government Jobs |
Several states offer priority in police/other roles |
Always verify the specific eligibility conditions from the latest official recruitment notification released on joinindianarmy.nic.in, joinindiannavy.gov.in, and agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
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