The Indian Army has officially released the examination schedule for the Agniveer Common Entrance Exam (CEE) 2025 under the Agnipath recruitment scheme. The online examination will be conducted from June 30 to July 10, 2025, across multiple shifts for various categories, including Agniveer General Duty, Tradesman, Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper, Women Military Police, and Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) entries.
Candidates can check the detailed exam schedule and download the official date PDF on the Indian Army’s recruitment portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Agniveer CEE 2025 Exam Schedule (Category-wise)
| S. No. | Entry Category | Exam Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Agniveer (General Duty) | 30 Jun – 03 Jul 25 | 60 min |
| 2. | Agniveer Tradesmen (10th Pass) | 03 Jul – 04 Jul 25 | 60 min |
| 3. | Agniveer (Technical) | 04 Jul 25 | 60 min |
| 4. | Agniveer Tradesmen (8th Pass) | 07 Jul 25 | 60 min |
| 5. | Agniveer GD (Women Military Police) | 07 Jul 25 | 60 min |
| 6. | Soldier Technical (Nursing Assistant) | 08 Jul 25 | 60 min |
| 7. | Havildar Education (IT/Cyber, Info Ops, Linguist) | 08 Jul 25 | 180 min |
| 8. | Sepoy (Pharma) | 09 Jul 25 | 120 min |
| 9. | JCO RT (Religious Teacher – All Categories) | 09 Jul 25 | 120 min |
| 10. | JCO (Catering) | 09 Jul 25 | 120 min |
| 11. | Havildar Survey Automated Cartographer | 09 Jul 25 | 120 min |
| 12. | Agniveer (Clerk/Store Keeper Technical) | 10 Jul 25 | 60 min |
Admit Card Release Timeline
Admit cards will be issued 14 days before the respective exam date for each category. Candidates must download their admit card from the official portal and report to the center as per the instructions mentioned.
| Category | Admit Card Release Date |
|---|---|
| Agniveer (General Duty) | 16 Jun 25 |
| Agniveer Tradesmen (10th) | 18 Jun 25 |
| Agniveer (Technical) | 19 Jun 25 |
| Agniveer Tradesmen (8th) | 23 Jun 25 |
| Agniveer GD (Women Military Police) | 23 Jun 25 |
| Soldier Technical (NA) | 24 Jun 25 |
| Havildar Education | 24 Jun 25 |
| Sepoy (Pharma) | 25 Jun 25 |
| JCO (RT, Catering) | 25 Jun 25 |
| Havildar (Svy Auto Carto) | 25 Jun 25 |
| Agniveer (Clerk/SKT) | 26 Jun 25 |
Exam Pattern
The Common Entrance Exam will be computer-based and consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). It will be bilingual (Hindi & English) and conducted in secure exam centers across India.
| Category | No. of Questions | Duration | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Duty / Technical / Tradesman / Nursing Asst. | 50 | 1 hour | 50 |
| Sepoy (Pharma) / JCO / Havildar (Survey) | 100 | 2 hours | 100 |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Normalization: Scores will be normalized to adjust for difficulty level variations across sessions.
Selection Process
The Agniveer recruitment involves four stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CEE)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Medical Examination
Salary and Service Details
Recruits will receive a starting in-hand salary of Rs 21,000 in the first year, increasing incrementally each year. At the end of the four-year term, each Agniveer will receive a Seva Nidhi package of Rs 10.04 lakh. Based on organizational requirements, 25% of Agniveers will be selected for permanent service in the Indian Army.
| Scheme | Agnipath |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Indian Army |
| Tenure | 4 Years |
| Starting Salary | Rs 21,000/month (in-hand) |
| Exit Package | Rs 10,04,000 (Seva Nidhi) |
| Permanent Absorption | Up to 25% based on merit and vacancies |
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for further updates and download their admit cards well in advance.
