Agniveer Army Age Calculator (2026)

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment (GD / Tech / Clerk) • Conducted by Indian Army

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Category-wise Age Limits Table

Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for Agniveer Army.

CategoryMin AgeMax Age
General / UR17.5 Yrs21 Yrs

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Agniveer GD: Class 10 (45% aggregate, 33% per subject). Agniveer Tech: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths & English (50% aggregate). Agniveer Clerk: 10+2 in Arts/Commerce/Science (60% aggregate).

Category-wise Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxationMax AgeAttempts
All CandidatesNo relaxation21 YrsMultiple (within age window)

All Candidates: Strictly 17.5 to 21 years of age.

Special / Additional Relaxations

  • No caste-based age relaxations apply under the Agnipath scheme.
  • Relaxation in physical standards (height/chest/weight) is granted to sons of servicemen/ex-servicemen and sports personnel.

Important Notes

  • Agniveers get a consolidated salary package starting at Rs. 30,000/- in the 1st year, rising to Rs. 40,000/- in the 4th year.
  • Upon completion of 4 years, Agniveers receive a one-time Seva Nidhi package of approximately Rs. 11.71 Lakh (tax-free).

Eligibility data above is based on standard official rules. Rules can change — always verify the latest official Indian Army notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries regarding Agniveer Army age limits, cutoff date, and attempts.

The age limit is strictly 17.5 to 21 years for all candidates. The birth date window is specified in the official notification, usually requiring candidates to be born between October 1st of the starting year and April 1st of the closing year.
No. There is no age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST, or other categories. The upper age limit is strictly 21 years for all applicants.
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matric) with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject.
Agniveers are recruited for a period of 4 years. After 4 years, based on organizational requirements and performance, up to 25% of Agniveers will be enrolled in the regular cadre of the Indian Army.
The selection involves a Common Entrance Examination (CEE) online written test, followed by a Recruitment Rally (Physical Fitness Test: 1.6 km run, pull ups, 9 feet ditch, zig-zag balance), Physical Measurement Test, and Medical Examination.
Group I (Max Marks: 60): 1.6 km run in 5 min 30 sec, 10 pull-ups (40 marks). Group II: 1.6 km run in 5 min 31 sec to 5 min 45 sec, 6 to 9 pull-ups (21 to 33 marks).