Agniveer Exam Pattern 2026 – Marking Scheme, Written Exam Pattern & Selection Process
The Agniveer Exam Pattern 2026 describes the structure of the Computer-Based Written Test (CEE — Common Entrance Exam) conducted for recruitment under the Agnipath Scheme across the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. The pattern differs by service and trade.
Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates plan their time, know which subjects to focus on, and develop the right answering strategy given the negative marking scheme.
Agniveer 2026 Exam Pattern – Quick Comparison by Service
|
Parameter |
Indian Army |
Indian Navy |
Indian Air Force (Vayu) |
|
Exam Name |
CEE (Common Entrance Exam) |
SSR / MR Written Test |
Agniveer Vayu CBT |
|
Mode |
Online (CBT) |
Online (CBT) |
Online (CBT) |
|
Language |
English & Hindi |
English & Hindi |
English |
|
Negative Marking |
Yes (varies by post) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Selection Stages |
CEE → Rally (Physical/Medical) |
Written → Physical → Medical |
CBT → Physical → Medical |
Indian Army Agniveer Exam Pattern 2026
Agniveer GD (General Duty)
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
|
General Knowledge |
15 |
30 |
— |
|
General Science |
15 |
30 |
— |
|
Mathematics |
15 |
30 |
— |
|
Reasoning (Cognitive Ability) |
5 |
10 |
— |
|
Total |
50 |
100 |
60 minutes |
Marking Scheme (GD): +2 per correct answer | –0.5 per wrong answer
Agniveer Technical (Army)
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
|
Physics |
15 |
30 |
— |
|
Chemistry |
10 |
20 |
— |
|
Mathematics |
15 |
30 |
— |
|
English |
10 |
20 |
— |
|
Total |
50 |
100 |
60 minutes |
Marking Scheme (Technical): +2 per correct answer | –0.5 per wrong answer
Agniveer Clerk / SKT (Army)
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
|
General Knowledge |
05 |
20 |
— |
|
General Science |
05 |
20 |
— |
|
Mathematics |
10 |
40 |
— |
|
Computer Science |
05 |
20 |
— |
|
English |
25 |
100 |
— |
|
Total |
50 |
200 |
60 minutes |
Clerk/SKT has a higher English weightage as it is an office-based trade.
Indian Navy Agniveer Exam Pattern 2026
Agniveer SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit)
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
|
English |
25 |
25 |
— |
|
Science (Physics + Chemistry) |
25 |
25 |
— |
|
Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
— |
|
General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
— |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
60 minutes |
Marking Scheme (Navy SSR): +1 per correct answer | –0.25 per wrong answer
Agniveer MR (Matric Recruit)
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
|
Science |
25 |
25 |
— |
|
Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
— |
|
General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
— |
|
English |
25 |
25 |
— |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
60 minutes |
Marking Scheme (Navy MR): +1 per correct answer | –0.25 per wrong answer
Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Exam Pattern 2026
Agniveer Vayu X Group (Science Subjects)
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
|
English |
20 |
20 |
— |
|
Physics |
25 |
25 |
— |
|
Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
— |
|
Total |
70 |
70 |
60 minutes |
Marking Scheme (X Group): +1 per correct answer | –0.25 per wrong answer
Agniveer Vayu Y Group (Non-Science / RAGA)
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
|
English |
20 |
20 |
— |
|
Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) |
30 |
30 |
— |
|
Total |
50 |
50 |
45 minutes |
Marking Scheme (Y Group): +1 per correct answer | –0.25 per wrong answer
Candidates applying for both X and Y groups appear for a combined 85-question paper in 85 minutes.
Agniveer 2026 Complete Selection Process
|
Stage |
Army |
Navy |
Air Force (Vayu) |
|
Stage 1 |
Online CEE (Written Test) |
Online Written Test |
Online CBT |
|
Stage 2 |
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) |
Physical Fitness Test |
Physical Fitness Test |
|
Stage 3 |
Physical Measurement Test |
Physical Measurement |
Physical Measurement |
|
Stage 4 |
Medical Examination |
Medical Examination |
Medical Examination |
|
Stage 5 |
Document Verification |
Document Verification |
Document Verification |
|
Stage 6 |
Merit List & Final Selection |
Merit List |
Merit List |
Physical Fitness Test Parameters (Army – Standard)
|
Test |
Requirement (General) |
|
1.6 km Run |
Under 5 minutes 45 seconds |
|
Pull-Ups (Beam) |
Minimum 6 pull-ups |
|
Zig-Zag Balance |
Pass |
|
9-Foot Ditch |
Pass |
Marking Scheme Summary Across Services
|
Service / Post |
Correct Answer |
Wrong Answer |
|
Army GD / Technical |
+2 |
–0.5 |
|
Army Clerk/SKT |
+4 (for English), +2 others |
–1 / –0.5 |
|
Navy SSR / MR |
+1 |
–0.25 |
|
IAF Vayu X Group |
+1 |
–0.25 |
|
IAF Vayu Y Group |
+1 |
–0.25 |
Time Management Strategy
|
Service |
Questions |
Time |
Seconds Per Question |
|
Army GD |
50 |
60 min |
~72 sec |
|
Navy SSR/MR |
100 |
60 min |
~36 sec |
|
IAF Vayu X |
70 |
60 min |
~51 sec |
|
IAF Vayu Y |
50 |
45 min |
~54 sec |
Navy and Air Force papers require faster answering per question. Regular timed mock tests are essential.
Key Facts About Agniveer Written Exam 2026
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All papers are objective type MCQs conducted online
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Questions are in English and Hindi (Army); English only for IAF Vayu
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Normalisation may be applied if multiple shifts are conducted
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Physical fitness test follows the written test — both must be cleared for selection
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The final merit is based on the overall score across written and physical stages
Prepare systematically using the Agniveer syllabus, previous year papers, and full-length timed mock tests to maximise your score.
Check Out More Agniveer Books for 2026 Exam:
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Agniveer Army Previous Year Question Papers | For 2026 Exam |
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Agniveer Airforce Previous Year Question Papers | For 2026 Exam |
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Agniveer Navy SSR Previous Year Question Papers | For 2026 Exam |
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