AgnipathScheme - Rightsofemployees.com https://www.rightsofemployees.com Know Your Rights Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:22:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.rightsofemployees.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-emp1-32x32.png AgnipathScheme - Rightsofemployees.com https://www.rightsofemployees.com 32 32 Agniveer Recruitment 2025-26: Eligibility & New Age Relaxations https://www.rightsofemployees.com/agniveer-recruitment-2025-26-eligibility-new-age-relaxations/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:22:19 +0000 https://www.rightsofemployees.com/?p=49853 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. Also Read | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Quote: The Ship & Collective Responsibility 1. 2025-26 Eligibility Breakdown by Service Candidates aged 17.5 […]

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]]> 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.

Also Read | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Quote: The Ship & Collective Responsibility

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

Category Educational Qualification
General Duty (GD) 10th Pass (45% aggregate; 33% in each subject).
Technical 12th Pass (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English) OR 10th Pass with a 2-year ITI/Technical Diploma.
Office Asst / Store Keeper 12th Pass (60% aggregate; 50% in English & Maths/Accounts).
Tradesman 8th or 10th Pass (depending on the specific trade).

Also Read | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Quote: The Ship & Collective Responsibility

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:

Event Tentative Date
Registration Start March 12, 2026
Registration End April 25, 2026
Online Exam (CEE) June – July 2026
Recruitment Rally August – September 2026

 

Also Read | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Quote: The Ship & Collective Responsibility

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