Agniveer Recruitment 2025-26: Eligibility & New Age Relaxations

The Indian Armed Forces have released the updated recruitment guidelines for the 2025-26 intake under the Agnipath scheme. This cycle introduces critical transparency in educational requirements and a notable age relaxation for specific female candidates.

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1. 2025-26 Eligibility Breakdown by Service

Candidates aged 17.5 to 21 years are eligible to apply across all three wings.

A. Indian Army

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B. Indian Navy

• SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit): 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics.

• MR (Matric Recruit): 10th Pass from a recognized board.

• Musician: 10th Pass + Musical proficiency.

C. Indian Air Force

• Science Stream: 10+2 with Physics, Maths, and English (Min 50% marks).

• Non-Science Stream: 10+2 in any subject (Min 50% marks).

2. Major Update: Age Relaxation for Military Police

A significant policy shift for the 2025-26 recruitment cycle provides relief for female candidates:

• Widows of Martyred Soldiers: The maximum age limit for applying to the Women Military Police (Army) has been extended to 30 years.

• Objective: This move is designed to support the families of fallen heroes by providing a direct path to serve in the regular cadre.

3. Important Dates (Tentative for 2026 Batches)

While official notifications for the early 2026 batches are typically released in March, the following timeline is projected based on current 2025 schedules:

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