The Indian Army has issued the Agniveer Recruitment 2024 Notification for 25,000+ vacancies. Candidates interested in applying must understand the eligibility criteria, which cover age, educational qualifications, and physical standards. This article provides detailed information about the eligibility criteria for various posts under the Agniveer Recruitment.
Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility Criteria Overview
Candidates meeting all the eligibility criteria set by the Indian Army will be considered suitable for the role. The recruitment process will include rallies conducted nationwide for roles such as Agniveer General Duty (GD), Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, and Agniveer Tradesman. The required age range for recruitment under this scheme is between 17.5 and 21 years for both men and women.
| Scheme Name | Agnipath Yojana |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Central Government |
| Post Name | Agniveers |
| Service Duration | 4 years |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Training Duration | 10 weeks to 6 months |
| Qualification Required | 8th/10th/12th pass |
| Age Limit | 17.5 to 21 years |
| Nationality | Citizens of India and Nepal |
| Number of Attempts | No limit |
| Experience | No prescribed work experience required |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
The age limit for the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment is 17.5 to 21 years.
| Particular | Age |
|---|---|
| Age limit (Min to Max) | 17.5 to 21 |
Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications
The educational qualifications required for various posts in the Indian Army Agniveer Exam 2024 are as follows:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Agniveer (General Duty) (All Arms) | Class 10th/Matric with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. Candidates with valid LMV Driving License will be given preference. |
| Agniveer (Technical) (All Arms) | 10+2/Intermediate in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject or equivalent. |
| Agniveer Office Assistant / Store Keeper Technical | 10+2/Intermediate in any stream with 60% marks in aggregate and 50% in each subject. 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Bookkeeping in Class XII. |
| Agniveer Tradesmen (10th pass) | Class 10th simple pass with 33% in each subject. |
| Agniveer Tradesmen (8th pass) | Class 8th simple pass with 33% in each subject. |
| Agniveer (General Duty) Women in Corps of Military Police | Class 10th/Matric with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. Candidates with valid LMV Driving License will be given preference. |
Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility Criteria: Domicile Requirements
Candidates must fulfill the specified domicile requirements to apply for the Indian Army Agniveer:
- Must be citizens of India or Nepal.
- Must submit a domicile certificate with a photograph issued by the Tehsildar or District Magistrate.
Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility Criteria: Physical Standards
Candidates must meet the height, weight, and chest requirements to be eligible for the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024:
| Criteria | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Height | Varies based on the post (162 cm to 170 cm) |
| Chest | 77 cm with a 5 cm expansion |
| Weight | Proportional to height |
Region-wise Physical Standards
| Region | States | Height (GD, Tech) | Height (Clerk/Storekeeper) | Chest | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan Region | Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hills, Garhwal, Kumaon | 163 cm | 162 cm | 77 cm | 48 kg |
| Eastern Himalayan Region | Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Hill Region of West Bengal | 160 cm | 157 cm | 77 cm | 48 kg |
| Western Plains Region | Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western Uttar Pradesh | 170 cm | 162 cm | 77 cm | 50 kg |
| Eastern Plains Region | Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa | 169 cm | 162 cm | 77 cm | 50 kg |
| Central Region | Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadar, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu | 168 cm | 162 cm | 77 cm | 50 kg |
| Southern Region | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Puducherry | 166 cm | 162 cm | 77 cm | 50 kg |
Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility Criteria: Documents Required
Candidates should possess the following documents, which need to be presented at the respective rally venue:
- Domicile certificate
- 10th and 12th class mark sheets
- Transfer certificate
- Category certificate
- Relationship certificate
- Character certificate
- NCC certificate
- Sports certificate
Indian Army Agniveer Eligibility Criteria: Maximum Attempts
There is no specified limit on the maximum attempts for the Indian Army Agniveer examination. Candidates can attempt the examination multiple times as long as they meet the eligibility criteria and achieve marks exceeding the Indian Army Agniveer cut-off.