AGNIVEER 2027

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Agniveer Scheme – Be the change, serve the nation with honour and discipline. Eligibility, physical standards, bonus marks & recruitment process simplified.

Check Eligibility Physical Standards

Agniveer Eligibility Criteria

Minimum educational qualification & age criteria for various Agniveer categories

Category	Educational Qualification	Age (Years)
Agniveer (General Duty) All Arms	Class 10th/Matric with 45% marks in aggregate & 33% in each subject. Valid LMV license preferred.	17½ – 21
Agniveer (Technical)	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths & English (50% agg, 40% each) OR 10th + ITI/Diploma in relevant trade.	17½ – 21
Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper	10+2 in any stream with 60% aggregate & min 50% in each subject; English & Maths/Accounts mandatory.	17½ – 21
Agniveer Tradesmen (10th pass)	Class 10th simple pass (33% in each subject).	17½ – 21
Agniveer Tradesmen (8th pass)	Class 8th simple pass (33% in each subject).	17½ – 21
Agniveer (GD) Women in CMP	Class 10th/Matric with 45% aggregate & 33% in each subject.	17½ – 21

Note: Candidates appearing in mandatory exams must produce qualifying result before recruitment rally commencement.

Minimum Physical Standards

Height, Chest & Weight requirements based on region

Region	States / UT covered	Height (cms)	Chest (cms)	Weight
Western Himalayan	J&K, Himachal, Punjab Hills, Uttarakhand	163	77	Proportionate to height & age
Eastern Himalayan	Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam	160	77
Western Plains	Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP	170	77
Eastern Plains	Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha	169	77
Central Region	MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra	168	77*
Southern Region	Andhra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa	166	77

*Dispensation of 1 cm chest for Agniveer Technical in Central Region. Special relaxations available.

Bonus Marks for Agniveers

Additional marks awarded on qualifying written exam

Son of Serving/Ex-Serviceman – 20 Marks
NCC 'C' Certificate + Republic Day Parade – 25 Marks (GD)
Outstanding Sportsmen (International) – 20 Marks
ITI / Diploma Holders (Tech) – Up to 50 Marks

Special Physical Relaxations

Height relaxation: 2 cms for Outstanding Sportsmen
Chest relaxation: 3 cms for Sportsmen
Weight: Up to 5 kgs relaxation
SOS/SOEX, War Widows: Special relaxations

*Valid sports certificates (last 2 years) & NCC certificates recognised.

HQ Recruiting Zones & AROs

Major recruiting zones across India

Ambala Zone

Haryana, HP, Chandigarh

Bangalore Zone

Karnataka, Kerala

Chennai Zone

Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Puducherry

Danapur Zone

Bihar & Jharkhand

Jabalpur Zone

MP & Chhattisgarh

Jaipur Zone

Rajasthan

Jalandhar Zone

Punjab, J&K, Ladakh

Kolkata Zone

WB, Sikkim, Odisha

Do's & Documents to Prepare

Carry original educational certificates + marksheets
Valid NCC / Sports / ITI certificates (if applicable)
Domicile & identity proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID)
10 recent passport size photographs
Character certificate from gazetted officer

Don'ts & Beware of Touts

Never pay money for recruitment – Official process is free
Avoid fake agents promising selection
No physical or written exam shortcuts
Don't submit fake documents – leads to lifetime ban

Indian Army recruitment is transparent. Report touts immediately.

Check Notification – Agniveer Registration 2027

Visit official website for rally notifications, admit cards, and merit list. Online application mandatory before rally.

Official Portal

Registration fee is NIL. Beware of fraudulent websites.

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