The Indian Army Agniveer Bharti is a recruitment process under the Agnipath Scheme, launched by the Indian government to recruit young individuals into the Indian Armed Forces, including the Army, for a short-term period of four years. The recruits under this scheme are known as "Agniveers."
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 17.5 to 21 years of age. There may be some relaxation in age criteria for specific categories as per government rules.
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Educational Qualification:
The educational qualifications vary depending on the role.
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General Duty (GD) Soldier
Candidates must have passed the 10th standard with at least 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject.
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Technical Soldier
Candidates should have passed the 10th/12th/ITI standard or in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English, with at least 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject.
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Clerk/Store Keeper Technical (SKT)
Candidates must have passed the 12th standard with at least 60% marks in aggregate and 50% in each subject. They should have studied English and Maths/Accounts/Bookkeeping in Class 12th or 10th.
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Tradesmen
Candidates must have passed the 10th standard for certain trades or the 8th standard for others.
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Physical Standards
Candidates must meet specific physical standards, including height, chest measurements, and weight, which may vary based on the region and category.