The Indian Army has officially extended the last date for the Agniveer Recruitment 2026 under the Agnipath Scheme. This is a great opportunity for candidates, especially from Jammu & Kashmir, who missed the earlier deadline to apply for one of the most prestigious defense jobs in India.
As per the latest update, the new last date to apply online is 10 April 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
📢 Important Update – Last Date Extended
Earlier, the last date for submission of online applications was 1 April 2026, but the Indian Army has now extended it to 10 April 2026. This extension gives additional time to thousands of aspirants preparing to join the armed forces.
📊 Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill 25,000+ vacancies (approx.) across various categories under the Agnipath scheme. The available posts include:
- Agniveer General Duty (GD)
- Agniveer Technical
- Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper
- Agniveer Tradesman
- Nursing Assistant / Pharma
This recruitment is open for candidates across India, including rural and urban regions.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 17.5 Years
- Maximum Age: 21 Years
Educational Qualification
- 8th Pass (Tradesman)
- 10th Pass (GD)
- 12th Pass (Technical / Clerk)
Candidates must meet the educational and physical standards as defined by the Indian Army.
📝 Selection Process
The selection process for Agniveer Recruitment 2026 includes multiple stages:
- Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Candidates must clear each stage to be selected for training.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 13 February 2026
- Last Date (Extended): 10 April 2026 ✅
- Exam Mode: Online
💻 How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of the Indian Army by following these steps:
- Visit the official website
- Register using your email ID and mobile number
- Fill out the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Submit the form before the deadline
🔗 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
- Notification Source: Click Here