{"id":26851,"date":"2026-03-10T13:59:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trishuldefenceacademy.in\/blog\/?p=26851"},"modified":"2026-03-10T13:59:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:29:12","slug":"agniveer-army-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trishuldefenceacademy.in\/blog\/agniveer-army-recruitment-2026","title":{"rendered":"Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026: Full Notification, Eligibility &#038; Salary Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in serving your country while wearing an olive green colored uniform? A chance is coming in the form of &#8216;<\/span><b>Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026&#8242;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many aspirants at \u2018Trishul Defence Academy\u2019 have been able to crack the Agnipath Scheme through hard work; let us help you along this journey by providing the necessary knowledge to succeed &#8211; eligibility requirements, physical standards, salary information, and the <\/span><b>Agniveer selection process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide is for all defence aspirants, whether a fresh 10th pass or 12th pass candidate, wishing to serve our nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep this guide close by and share it with all your defence aspirant friends and family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Is the Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the Government of India\u2019s plan to take young, energetic and capable young people into the Indian Army and train them to become disciplined, physically fit leaders with pride in their country through four(4) years of temporary service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Agnipath Scheme provides all 4 elements of military service: discipline, physical fitness, leadership, and pride.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Agniveer Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicant must meet all requirements as dictated by the <\/span><b>Agniveer Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Age Limit<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 years 6 months<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum Age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Educational Qualification (Category-Wise)<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agniveer General Duty (GD)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10th with 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agniveer Technical<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths &amp; English \u2014 50% aggregate and 40% in each subject<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agniveer Office Assistant \/ SKT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10+2 in any stream with 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject (English &amp; Maths mandatory)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agniveer Tradesmen (10th Pass)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10th simple pass with 33% in each subject<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agniveer Tradesmen (8th Pass)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 8th simple pass with 33% in each subject<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women \u2014 GD (Military Police)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10th with 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Nationality<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for this program as a candidate, you have to have either Indian citizenship or be a citizen of Nepal; if you don&#8217;t meet these criteria, we cannot accept your application. Domicile certificates (with photographs) issued by Tehsildars or District Magistrates must also be valid before submitting a complete application.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>No Limit on Attempts<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there is no limit on the number of times candidates can attempt to apply, as long as they meet the\u00a0 <\/span><b>Agniveer eligibility criteria 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Army Agniveer Physical Test Details<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become an Agniveer Soldier after being recruited, you should focus on exceeding the minimum standards required for your <\/span><b>Army Agniveer physical test details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To assist you in doing so, here is a brief overview of the physical test requirements for Agniveer Soldiers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Physical Fitness Test \u2014 Male<\/h3>\n<h3>1.6 KM Run<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Group<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Timing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 5 min 30 sec<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 min 31 sec \u2013 5 min 45 sec<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Beam (Pull-Ups)<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pull-Ups<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Physical Measurement Standards \u2014 Male (Region-Wise)<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Region<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>States Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Height<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Chest<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Western Himalayan Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J&amp;K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hills, Uttarakhand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">163 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern Himalayan Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sikkim, North-East States, Hill West Bengal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">160 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Western Plains Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern Plains Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">169 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">168 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southern Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AP, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">166 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Physical Fitness Test &#8211; Female<\/h2>\n<h3>1.6 KM Run<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Group<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Timing<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 7 min 30 sec<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 8 min<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Other Physical Standards<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Test<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long Jump<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 10 feet (Qualifying)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Jump<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 3 feet (Qualifying)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Height<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">162 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Agniveer Selection Process<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Agniveer selection process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is multi-stage and tests you physically, academically, and medically. Here is what every aspirant must prepare for:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Written Exam<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Will assess your familiarity with General Knowledge, Mathematics, logical reasoning, and other subjects particular to your category (General Duty, Technical, Clerical, etc.). Having a solid performance in the written exam is critical to securing a chance of being selected for the next step of the Agniveer process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Physical Fitness Test<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants will undergo a series of fitness tests at the recruiting centre where they initially registered to participate in Agniveers. Male participants will run 1.6 kilometres and complete multiple pull-ups; female participants will run 1.6 kilometres and perform vertical leg jumps and horizontal leg jumps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Measurement Assessments<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring height\/weight\/chest for each region before testing is important, and representatives from the Indian Army will determine whether your measurements meet the standards in place on that particular day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Medical Examination<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye exams, hearing tests, and general health will be assessed in accordance with Indian Army Medical Rules. Issues that can lead to disqualification include lack of vision or flat feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Trishul Defence Academy, our methodical coaching system encompasses all four stages of preparation, including any unexpected circumstances; as such, you can feel confident knowing that all four stages have been accounted for prior to your approach to test readiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Indian Army Agniveer Salary 2026<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most frequently asked question that we receive at Trishul Defence Academy is regarding the Indian Army Agniveer salary. We would like to clarify this matter for you below: Please find the full details regarding your Agniveer salary here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Year-Wise Gross Salary and In-Hand Pay<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gross Salary (\u20b9)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>In-Hand Salary (\u20b9)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Seva Nidhi Deduction (\u20b9)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Government Match (\u20b9)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st Year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd Year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23,100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,900<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,900<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3rd Year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25,550<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10,950<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10,950<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4th Year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Allowances and Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk\/Hazard Allowance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing\/Uniform Allowance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food\/Family Allowance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel Allowance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No cost to you in respect of your insurance policy (\u20b948 lakh)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Seva Nidhi Package (After 4 Years)<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Component<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Amount (Approx.)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agniveer&#8217;s Contribution<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95.02 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government Contribution<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95.02 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91\u20131.5 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Tax-Free Payout<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b911.71 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Documents Required for Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10th Marksheet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12th Marksheet (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhaar Card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domicile Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport-size photographs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Character Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caste Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School Character Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unmarried Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCC Certificates (if applicable)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the required documents are not available, you may be disqualified from the selection process of <\/span><b>Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p><b>Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is much more than just a recruitment process; it is a structured path to serving your nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have a significantly improved chance of being successful if you comprehend the\u00a0 <\/span><b>Agniveer eligibility criteria 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, understand the <\/span><b>Army Agniveer physical test details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prepare thoroughly for the <\/span><b>Agniveer Selection Process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and are familiar with how the <\/span><b>Indian Army Agniveer salary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train smartly, prepare regularly and execute with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Jai Hind! Jai Bharat! \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<h3>Q1. What is the age limit for Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum and maximum age requirements to apply for the Indian Army as an Agniveer are from 17 years and 6 months to 21 years. Candidates applying must be within this age range when formally enrolling in the program. No additional age relaxation has been given for any Agnipath candidates as of now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Q2. What is the minimum educational qualification for Agniveer GD?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum educational qualification for an Agniveer GD is to have completed Grade 10 and have achieved at least 45% overall marks and 33% in each subject. Boards that use grades will have to have grades that qualify as equivalent to this level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Q3. How much is the Indian Army Agniveer&#8217;s salary in hand per month?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic salary for the Indian Army on Agniveer is about 21,000 rupees per month in the first year and will increase to approximately 28,000 rupees per month by the 4th year. The total compensation paid to Agniveers is 30% deducted every month to the Seva Nidhi corpus (the total amount of money that Agniveers will receive after completing 4 years of service).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Q4. What happens after 4 years of Agniveer service?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once an Agniveer completes his\/her four years of service, he\/she will receive an amount of about 11.71 lakh rupees (tax exempt), which is a total payout (in Seva Nidhi) for completion of duty. In addition, based on their performance and merit, up to approximately 25% of Agniveers will be allowed to join the Indian Army full-time. The remaining Agniveers will receive their payout and possibly will also be given a priority in government and PSU recruiting activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Q5. How many attempts are allowed in the Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can attempt to join any\/all Agniveer Army Recruitment for an unlimited number of attempts providing you meet the age and educational eligibility criteria to take part in the Recruitment Process, allowing you to continue providing yourself an equal opportunity to improve and ultimately achieve your goal to become a part of the Agniveer Army!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in serving your country while wearing an olive green colored uniform? A chance is coming in the form of &#8216;Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026&#8242;. Many aspirants at \u2018Trishul Defence Academy\u2019 have been able to crack the Agnipath Scheme through hard work; let us help you along this journey by providing the necessary knowledge to succeed &#8211; eligibility requirements, physical standards, salary information, and the Agniveer selection process. This guide is for all defence aspirants, whether a fresh 10th pass or 12th pass candidate, wishing to serve our nation. 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