Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2025: Eligibility, Salary, and Complete Selection Process

The Indian Army has officially released the Agniveer Recruitment 2025 notification, inviting eligible candidates from across the country to join the Armed Forces under the Agnipath Scheme. This recruitment aims to bring young and enthusiastic individuals into the military to serve the nation for a period of four years.

The Agnipath Yojana was introduced in 2022 to transform the Indian defense system and offer an opportunity for Indian youth to become Agniveers—temporary soldiers with potential long-term benefits.

This blog covers all important aspects of the Indian Army Agniveer Vacancy 2025, including eligibility, age limit, selection process, physical test, salary, important dates, and how to apply online.

📌 Overview of Indian Army Agniveer Vacancy 2025

📋 Agniveer Post Categories

The following categories are generally released under Agniveer recruitment:

• Agniveer General Duty (GD)
• Agniveer Technical
• Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper (SKT)
• Agniveer Tradesman (10th & 8th Pass)

Each post has its own educational qualification, physical standard, and eligibility criteria.

✅ Eligibility Criteria for Agniveer Recruitment 2025

📚 Educational Qualification:

1. Agniveer GD (General Duty):
   • Passed Class 10 with minimum 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject.
2. Agniveer Technical:
   • 12th Pass with PCM group and 50% aggregate with 40% in each subject.
3. Agniveer Clerk/SKT:
   • 12th Pass in any stream with minimum 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject.
4. Agniveer Tradesman (10th/8th):
   • Passed Class 10 or 8 with minimum 33% in each subject.

🎂 Age Limit (as of recruitment year):

• Minimum Age: 17.5 years
• Maximum Age: 21 years

Note: Age relaxation is not applicable as per the Agnipath scheme.

💪 Physical Fitness Requirements

These standards may vary slightly by region and category.

📝 Selection Process for Agniveer 2025

The Indian Army selection process is divided into the following stages:

1. Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE)

From 2023 onwards, a Computer Based Exam (CEE) is conducted as the first stage. It includes:

• General Knowledge
• General Science
• Maths
• Logical Reasoning

2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Candidates who qualify in the online exam are called for PFT at the rally ground.

3. Medical Examination

Medical fitness is mandatory and conducted as per Army standards.

4. Merit List & Final Selection

Based on CEE score + physical + medical, the final merit list is released for each zone.

💸 Agniveer Salary Structure

Agniveers receive a fixed monthly salary along with additional benefits.

After completion of 4 years, up to 25% Agniveers may be retained in the regular army based on performance and requirement.

📅 Important Dates (Tentative for 2025)

🖥️ How to Apply for Indian Army Agniveer 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official site: [joinindianarmy.nic.in]
2. Click on ‘Agnipath Recruitment’ section.
3. Register with your email and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form with all necessary details.
5. Upload photo, signature, and documents.
6. Submit the form and save the acknowledgment.
7. Pay the examination fee (if applicable).

📎 Required Documents

• 10th / 12th Marksheet
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhar Card
• Passport size photo
• Signature
• NCC Certificate (if available)

🎯 Benefits of Becoming an Agniveer

• Respectable job in the defense sector
• Monthly salary with allowances
• Free food, clothing, accommodation
• Insurance cover of ₹48 lakhs
• ₹11.7 lakh Seva Nidhi package after 4 years
• Priority in recruitment to police, paramilitary & other govt jobs