{"id":2883,"date":"2026-05-19T11:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/blogs\/?p=2883"},"modified":"2026-05-19T11:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:47:29","slug":"agniveer-eligibility-criteria-age-education-physical-standards-explained-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/blogs\/agniveer-eligibility-criteria-age-education-physical-standards-explained-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Agniveer Eligibility Criteria \u2013 Age, Education &amp; Physical Standards Explained (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2883\" class=\"elementor elementor-2883\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24f32515 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"24f32515\" 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975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec24b76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ec24b76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dream of wearing a uniform and serving India? The Agniveer scheme is your gateway. But before you fill out an application form or start your morning runs, you need to know one critical thing \u2014 <\/span><b>are you eligible?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thousands of young aspirants lose their chance every year \u2014 not because they lacked talent or dedication, but because they missed out on a basic eligibility requirement. Don&#8217;t let that happen to you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this complete guide by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/\"> <b>Noval Doon Defence Academy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we break down the <\/span><b>Agniveer eligibility criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covering <\/span><b>age, education, and physical standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the simplest possible language. Whether you are applying for the Army, Navy, or Air Force under the Agnipath scheme, this blog covers everything you need to know before you take the first step.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s dive in.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57e3d5d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57e3d5d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is the Agniveer Scheme? A Quick Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-266dd5ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"266dd5ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launched by the Government of India in June 2022, the <\/span><b>Agnipath scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows young Indians to serve in the Armed Forces \u2014 Army, Navy, and Air Force \u2014 for a period of four years. Soldiers recruited under this programme are officially called <\/span><b>Agniveers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the four-year tenure, 25% of the most meritorious Agniveers are retained as permanent soldiers. The remaining 75% are released with a <\/span><b>Seva Nidhi package<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support their next career chapter \u2014 whether in higher studies, private jobs, or entrepreneurship.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a bold, modern recruitment model, and it offers a golden opportunity to millions of Indian youth. But to grab this opportunity, you must first meet the <\/span><b>Agniveer eligibility criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> related to <\/span><b>age, education, and physical fitness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f324ff2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f324ff2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1: Agniveer Age Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8e1732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d8e1732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>What Is the Agniveer Age Limit in 2026?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age is one of the most important eligibility factors. The <\/span><b>Agniveer age limit 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is as follows:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 17.5 years (17 years and 6 months)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 23 years (as per current guidelines)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Important Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The maximum age was temporarily extended to 23 years due to pandemic-related recruitment gaps. Always check the latest official notification<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before applying, as age limits may be revised with each recruitment cycle.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, <\/span><b>can 17-year-olds apply for Agniveer?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The answer is \u2014 almost. You must have completed at least 17 years and 6 months on the date of enrollment, not just the date of application. This is a common confusion, so double-check your <\/span><b>Agniveer age calculation date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carefully using the official notification.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Is There Any Age Relaxation for Agniveer?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question of <\/span><b>age relaxation for Agniveer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes up frequently. Here is what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scheduled Caste (SC) \/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> May receive relaxation as per government reservation norms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Relaxation as applicable under Central Government rules<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ward of Defence personnel \/ Ex-servicemen families:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Specific relaxation may apply depending on the service category<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always refer to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/agniveer-recruitment-2026-notification\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agniveer Recruitment 2026 Notification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published on our website or the official government portals for the exact relaxation guidelines applicable to your category.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49e42c2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49e42c2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2: Agniveer Educational Qualification Criteria<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dc2e13f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dc2e13f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Education Criteria Varies by Post and Service<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most frequently searched topics is the <\/span><b>Agniveer education criteria by post<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The good news is that even if you have completed only Class 10, you may still be eligible \u2014 depending on which post you are applying for.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s break it down service-wise.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Indian Army \u2013 Education Requirements<\/b><\/h3><p><b>For Agnipath Army General Duty (GD):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>10th pass eligibility for Agniveer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applies here<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 45% marks in aggregate in Class 10<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33% marks in each subject if the board awards grades<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>For Agniveer Technical (Army):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 50% aggregate marks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the standard <\/span><b>12th pass requirement for Agniveer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in technical trades<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>For Agniveer Clerk \/ Store Keeper Technical:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 in any stream<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 60% marks in aggregate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must score at least 50% in English and Mathematics\/Accounts\/Book Keeping<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>For Agniveer Tradesman (10th):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10 pass with 33% marks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for trades like Dhobi, Cook, Gardener, etc.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>For Agniveer Tradesman (8th):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 8 pass is sufficient for some categories<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Official Reference: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/joinindianarmy.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join Indian Army \u2013 joinindianarmy.nic.in<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3><b>Indian Navy \u2013 Education Qualification<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Agniveer qualification for Navy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on the specific category:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Agnipath Navy Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From any recognised board<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Agnipath Navy Matric Recruit (MR):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10 pass from a recognised board<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applies to trades like Chef, Steward, and Hygienist<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Navy Artificer Apprentice (AA):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum qualifying marks as specified in the official notification<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Official Reference:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinindiannavy.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join Indian Navy \u2013 joinindiannavy.gov.in<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3><b>Indian Air Force \u2013 Education Qualification<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Agniveer qualification for Air Force<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is generally more demanding in terms of academic background:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Agniveer Vayu (Science Subjects \u2013 Group X):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 50% marks in Maths and Physics separately and in aggregate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English is mandatory as a subject<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Agniveer Vayu (Other than Science \u2013 Group Y):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 in any stream with 50% marks in aggregate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English minimum 50%<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some trades may accept 2-year ITI diploma from a recognised institute as <\/span><b>accepted degrees for Agniveer trades<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Official Reference:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/airmenselection.cdac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Air Force \u2013 airmenselection.cdac.in<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span><b>Pro Tip from Noval Doon Defence Academy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are not sure which post suits your qualification, talk to our expert counsellors. We help students identify the right category, prepare accordingly, and avoid costly mistakes.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/contact-us\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1884cc30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1884cc30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3: Physical Standards \u2013 Height, Weight &amp; Chest<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff0f9f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ff0f9f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Agniveer eligibility criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for physical fitness is one area where many candidates fall short \u2014 not because of poor fitness, but because they did not know the standards in advance.<\/span>\n<h3><b>Agniveer Height Requirements by State \/ Region<\/b><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height is not uniform across India. The government provides region-wise relaxation. Here is a general overview of the <\/span><b>Agniveer height requirements by state and category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Region \/ Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum Height<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General (Most States)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garhwali, Kumaoni, Gorkha, Assamese, Dogra etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">165 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribals (Northeast, Scheduled Areas)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">162 to 165 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ST from specified states (Mizoram, Nagaland etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">162 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<b>Height relaxation for hilly areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a well-established policy. Candidates from regions like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and the Northeast have a lower height threshold.\n<\/span>\n<h3><b>Chest Measurement for Agniveer<\/b><\/h3>\n<b>Chest measurement for Agniveer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is primarily relevant for Army candidates:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum chest (unexpanded):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 77 cm<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum expansion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 cm (i.e., expanded chest must be at least 82 cm)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates from hilly and tribal regions may have slightly different benchmarks as per official guidelines.\n<\/span>\n<h3><b>Agniveer Weight Chart<\/b><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your weight must be in proportion to your height and age. Here is an approximate <\/span><b>Agniveer weight chart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Height (cm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approximate Weight (kg)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">152<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">155<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">160<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">165<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">175<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The medical officer makes the final decision on weight proportionality. Candidates who are significantly underweight or overweight may be declared medically unfit even if they clear other benchmarks.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5392c94c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5392c94c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4: Vision and Medical Fitness Standards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb797df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb797df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Vision Standards for Agniveer<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good eyesight is essential for defence service. The <\/span><b>vision standards for Agniveer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vary by service:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Indian Army:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distant vision: 6\/6 in better eye and 6\/9 in the other eye (uncorrected, for GD)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For other trades, corrected vision may be accepted up to prescribed limits<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Indian Navy:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\/6 in both eyes without glasses for certain branches<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For others, 6\/12 correctable to 6\/6<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Indian Air Force:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stricter standards; minimum 6\/6 in each eye without glasses for most Vayu trades<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact lenses are generally not permitted during vision testing. Carry your spectacles if required, but understand that power limits apply.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Medical Fitness Test for Agniveer<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>medical fitness test for Agniveer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is conducted by a qualified medical board and checks the following:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ears, nose, and throat \u2013 no defects or infection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin \u2013 no chronic skin disease<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart \u2013 no murmur or abnormality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hernia, hydrocele, or varicocele \u2013 these are disqualifying conditions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat feet or knock knees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colour blindness (disqualifying for most trades)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental fitness \u2013 minimum 14 dental points required<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure \u2013 must be within normal range<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMI \u2013 should be within acceptable limits<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates with a history of fractures, surgeries, or certain medical conditions are assessed case by case. Being honest during your medical board is critical.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d8dc0a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d8dc0a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5: Physical Fitness Test (PFT) \u2013 Timings and Standards\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11dd5477 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11dd5477\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you meet all the measurements, you must pass the <\/span><b>Physical Fitness Test (PFT)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the day of the rally or selection event. This is where preparation makes or breaks your selection.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Agniveer Physical Test Syllabus<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Agniveer PFT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> typically includes:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1.6 km run (1600 metre race)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pull-ups \/ Beam<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balance (9 feet ditch jump)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zig-zag balance test<\/b><\/li><\/ol><h3><b>Agniveer 1.6 km Run Timing<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Agniveer 1.6 km run timing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is scored as follows (Army GD example):<\/span><\/p><div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Time<\/b><\/td><td><b>Group \/ Marks<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under 5 min 30 sec<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group I \u2013 60 marks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 min 31 sec to 5 min 45 sec<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group II \u2013 48 marks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above 5 min 45 sec<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disqualified<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navy and Air Force have their own run standards, but the general benchmark remains under 6 minutes for most candidates.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Beam (Pull-ups) Count for Agniveer<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the scoring for <\/span><b>beam push-ups count for Agniveer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (pull-ups on beam):<\/span><\/p><div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Pull-ups<\/b><\/td><td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 or more<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 marks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33 marks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 marks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 marks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 marks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 6<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disqualified<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3><b>How to Pass the Agniveer Physical Test<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are expert tips from our coaches at Noval Doon Defence Academy on <\/span><b>how to pass the Agniveer physical test:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your running practice at least 6 months before the exam<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build up gradually \u2014 begin with 3 km daily and increase to 5\u20136 km<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on pull-up strength with daily practice, starting from whatever count you can manage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on core strength, not just running \u2014 balance and coordination tests catch many off guard<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice the 9-feet ditch jump and zig-zag balance in a marked training ground<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest and nutrition are equally important \u2014 don&#8217;t overtrain<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use these <\/span><b>Agniveer running tips for beginners:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start slow, breathe rhythmically, build stamina with interval training, and always warm up before your run.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Want structured physical training? Visit us at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noval Doon Defence Academy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 we offer dedicated PFT coaching for Agniveer aspirants.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30476a93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30476a93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6: Who Is NOT Eligible for Agniveer?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4057f2fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4057f2fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is just as important to know who is disqualified. Here is a quick list:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who do not meet the <\/span><b>minimum age for Agniveer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (below 17.5 years at time of enrollment)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who exceed the <\/span><b>maximum age for Agniveer recruitment<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates with criminal records or pending criminal cases<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who have been dishonourably discharged from any government service<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals with tattoos on face, neck, or inner arms (some tattoo policies may differ by state)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates with permanent medical disqualifications (colour blindness, flat feet for GD, etc.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who do not meet the required educational qualification for their chosen post<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a477f7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a477f7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7: Agniveer Eligibility Checklist \u2013 Documents You Need\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fd59717 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fd59717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before applying, use this <\/span><b>Agniveer eligibility checklist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make sure everything is in order. Here are the key <\/span><b>documents needed for Agniveer application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate (if applicable for the post)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Date of Birth Proof (10th certificate preferred)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Domicile \/ Residence Certificate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Caste Certificate (if applicable \u2013 SC\/ST\/OBC)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Aadhar Card \/ PAN Card (identity proof)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Passport-size photographs (recent, in specified format)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Character Certificate from school or local authority<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 NCC Certificate (if available \u2013 gives bonus marks)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Sports Certificate (if applicable for bonus marks)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Ex-serviceman \/ Ward of Defence Personnel Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Bank Account details (for Seva Nidhi, if selected)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep both original documents and attested photocopies ready before the rally or online registration opens.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c69888 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14c69888\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Agniveer Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Key Guidelines Summary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c632ce4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c632ce4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the <\/span><b>Agniveer recruitment 2026 guidelines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here is a quick entry requirements summary:<\/span>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\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;\">Age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17.5 to 23 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education (Army GD)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10 minimum, 45% marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education (Technical)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 (PCM) with 50% marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education (Navy SSR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 (PCM + English)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education (Air Force X)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 (Physics + Maths)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height (General)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170 cm minimum<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proportional to height<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77 cm (unexpanded), 5 cm expansion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\/6 (GD), relaxation for other trades<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run (1.6 km)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under 5 min 30 sec for Group I<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull-ups<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 6 (disqualified below 6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23ee989c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23ee989c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Noval Doon Defence Academy Can Help You<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b4137d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b4137d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><b>Noval Doon Defence Academy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we have helped thousands of students from across Uttarakhand and India clear their Agniveer exams and physical tests. Located in the heart of the defence training hub of India \u2014 Dehradun \u2014 we understand what it takes to clear both the written exam and the physical selection process.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our programme includes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expert coaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Agniveer written exam (GD, Technical, Clerk)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dedicated physical training ground<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for 1.6 km run and PFT<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical guidance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 knowing your standards before the test<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Document verification support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 no last-minute surprises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular mock tests and current affairs sessions<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personalised mentoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from ex-defence faculty<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are just starting your preparation or need that final push before the rally, we are here for you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/learnonline\"><b>Explore our online courses\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/agniveer-recruitment-2026-notification\"> <b>Check the latest Agniveer 2026 Notification<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.razorpay.com\/ndda-online-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Contact our online admission counsellors today<\/b><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6ecd04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6ecd04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Words<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-173433b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"173433b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Agniveer eligibility criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>age, education, and physical standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may seem like a long checklist \u2014 but every single point is there for a reason. The Indian Armed Forces need the best, fittest, and most qualified young Indians.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news? If you start preparing early and understand the requirements clearly, you can absolutely meet every standard. Thousands of young men and women from India&#8217;s towns, villages, and cities join as Agniveers every year. You can be one of them.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><b>Noval Doon Defence Academy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our mission is simple: to turn your defence dream into a reality, one step at a time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So take that first step today. Check your eligibility, gather your documents, start your runs, and let us handle the rest.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Jai Hind. \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-301283e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"301283e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a80676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"33a80676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8661\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8661\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q1. What is the minimum age to apply for Agniveer in 2026? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8661\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8661\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum age is 17 years and 6 months at the time of enrollment.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8662\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8662\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q2. Can a student with only Class 8 pass apply for Agniveer? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8662\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8662\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, for some Tradesman posts in the Army (like Cook, Washerman), Class 8 pass is accepted.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8663\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8663\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q3. Is there height relaxation for candidates from Uttarakhand? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8663\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8663\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Candidates from Garhwali and Kumaoni regions qualify under the hill area category, with a minimum height of 165 cm.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8664\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8664\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q4. What is the maximum power allowed for spectacles in Agniveer?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8664\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8664\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the post and service. For Army GD, uncorrected vision must be 6\/6 in the better eye. For technical trades, corrected vision up to certain limits is accepted.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8665\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8665\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q5. Are NCC and sports certificates helpful in Agniveer selection? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8665\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8665\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. NCC A, B, and C certificate holders get bonus marks in the written test. Sports certificate holders may also receive marks or direct benefits depending on the level of achievement.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8666\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8666\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q6. Where can I check the official Agniveer 2026 notification? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8666\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8666\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can visit the official Indian Army website at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinindianarmy.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">joinindianarmy.nic.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Indian Navy portal at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinindiannavy.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">joinindiannavy.gov.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or the Air Force selection portal at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/airmenselection.cdac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">airmenselection.cdac.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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