The Indian Army has released the Rally-wise Agniveer Recruitment 2024 Notification to recruit candidates for various ranks. These recruitment rallies are held nationwide, targeting men and women aged 17.5 to 21 years for entry into the Indian Armed Forces. The selection process for the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024 has been updated, and this article provides a detailed overview for those aspiring to join the ranks.
Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process Overview
The Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process 2024 is a multi-step procedure designed to evaluate the candidates comprehensively. The process includes an online examination, recruitment rallies, document verification, a physical fitness test, a medical examination, and the preparation of a merit list. This recruitment drive offers a four-year service period in the Indian Army, with the possibility of 25% of the candidates securing a permanent position after this period.
| Name of Scheme | Agneepath Yojana |
| Launched by | Central Government |
| Name of Post | Rally-wise Various Posts |
| Service Duration | 4 years |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Training Duration | 10 weeks to 6 months |
| Qualification Required | 8th/10th/12th pass |
| Selection Process | Common Entrance Exam, Physical Fitness Test, and Medical Test/Document Verification |
| Official Website | https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/ |
Selection Process
The Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process involves three main stages:
- Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Medical Test and Document Verification
Common Entrance Examination
The CEE is an online test conducted at Computer-Based Test Centres across India. It includes:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Varying number of questions and duration based on the category
- Negative marking for wrong answers (25% deduction)
- Full marks for correct answers
- Evaluation of all attempted questions
Exam Patterns
AGNIVEER General Duty (GD) & Tradesman (TDN)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 15 | 30 | 35 |
| General Science | 15 | 40 | |
| Maths | 15 | 30 | |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 | |
| Total | 50 | 100 |
AGNIVEER Technical (Aviation Trade (Avn) & Ammunition (Amn) Examiner)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Reasoning | 10 | 40 | 80 |
| Maths | 15 | 60 | |
| Physics | 15 | 60 | |
| Chemistry | 10 | 40 | |
| Total | 50 | 200 |
AGNIVEER Clerk & Store Keeper Technical
Part I
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 5 | 20 | 32 |
| General Science | 5 | 20 | |
| Maths | 10 | 40 | |
| Computer | 5 | 20 | |
| Total | 25 | 100 |
Part II
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 25 | 100 | 32 |
Physical Standard Test
Below are the requirements for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
| Post | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveer (GD) and Agniveer (Technical) (All Arms) | 170 cm | 77 cm + 5 cm Expansion |
| Agniveer (Clerk/ Store Keeper/ Technical) | 162 cm | 77 cm + 5 cm Expansion |
| Tradesman (10th/ 8th Pass) | 170 cm | 77 cm + 5 cm Expansion |
Physical Fitness Test
For Males
| Group | Time Limit for 1.6 Km Run | Marks for 1.6 Km Run | Beam (Number of Pull-Ups Required) | Marks for Pull Ups | 9 Feet Ditch | Zig Zag Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Up to 5 min 30 secs | 60 | 10 | 40 | Need to Qualify | Need to Qualify |
| II | 5 min 31 sec to 5 min 45 sec | 48 | 9 | 33 | ||
| 8 | 27 | |||||
| 7 | 21 | |||||
| 6 | 16 |
For Females
- Group I: Complete 1.6 Km Run within 7 minutes 30 seconds
- Group II: Complete 1.6 Km Run within 8 minutes
- Long Jump: 10 feet
- High Jump: 3 feet
Additional time is provided for tests conducted in hilly areas:
- 5000 Ft to 9000 Ft: +30 seconds
- 9000 Ft to 12000 Ft: +120 seconds
Medical Test
Successful candidates from the first two stages undergo a medical test at a Military Hospital, to be completed within 14 days. Tests include:
- Blood Haemogram: Hb, TLC, DLC
- Urine RE/ME
- Biochemistry: Blood Sugar, Serum Cholesterol, Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine
- LFT: Serum Bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT
- X-Ray chest (PA view)
- ECG (R)
- Tests for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Abuse
The final merit list will be compiled and released by the Indian Army, including candidates who have excelled in all phases of the selection process.