Agniveer 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
Agniveer 2026 Overview
Agniveer recruitment under the Agnipath Scheme fills short-service positions (4 years) in Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. After 4 years, up to 25% are retained as regular soldiers.
Agniveer 2026 rallies are expected to fill 25,000+ vacancies across all three services. Selection includes online registration, Physical Fitness Test, Medical, and written/online test (service-specific).
Agniveers receive ₹30,000/month (in-hand ~₹21,000) with Seva Nidhi package of ₹11.71 lakh after 4 years. 25% absorption as regular personnel is the key career pathway.
Agniveer 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Agniveer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
10th/12th Pass (post and service-specific)
Age Limit
17–21 years (as on 1st January 2026)
As per service notification
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Agniveer Selection Process
Online Registration & Rally/allocation
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Medical Examination
Written/Online Test (if applicable)
Merit List & Enrollment
Agniveer Exam Pattern 2026
Written / Online Test
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 100 |
| Mathematics (if applicable) | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
Agniveer Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Download the complete Agniveer topic-wise syllabus PDF →Premium (₹199/yr)
Agniveer Posts — Which is Best?
Agniveer offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Air Force As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
Agniveer Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
Agniveer Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →Agniveer 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
Agniveer Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management