About Join Indian Army Recruitment 2026
Join Indian Army has officially announced a recruitment drive for Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025. There are 10000 vacancies to be filled through this drive. The official notification is available on joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications online at the earliest. Early application helps avoid last-minute rush and potential technical glitches on the website.
Key highlights โ age limit: 17.5 Yearsโ21 Years years; application fee varies by category. Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. Detailed information about the selection process, exam pattern, and syllabus is available in the sections below.
Key Highlights
Vacancy Details โ Total 10000 Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Agniveer Rally | โ | Class 8th, 10th, 12th | โ |
| Army Agniveer General Duty (Women Military Police) | โ | Class 10th Matric Exam Passed with Minimum 45% Marks and 33% in Each Subject | โ |
| Soldier Technical Nursing Assistant | โ | 10+2 Intermediate with Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 50% Marks and 40% in Each Subject OR 10+2 Intermediate in Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and English with 50% Marks and 40% in Each Subjects | โ |
| Sepoy Pharma | โ | 10+2 Exam Passed and Qualified in D.Pharma with Minimum 55% Marks and Pharmacy Council Registration OR B.Pharma with 50% Marks and Registered in State Pharmacy Council | โ |
| Havildar Education | โ | Bachelor / Master Degree with 50% Minimum Marks (BCA / MCA / B.Tech / B.SC / M.SC IT / AI / ML / Data Analytics / Data Science Information Security / Equivalent) | โ |
| Havildar Surveyor Automated Cartographer | โ | BA / B.SC with mathematics and Should Have Passed 10+2 with PCM as Mains Subject with Minimum 50% Marks in Each of them OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering BE / B.Tech in Civil / Electronic / Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechanical / Computer Technology / Computer Science with 10+2 Intermediate Pass in PCM Group of Subjects and 50% Marks in Each Them. Diploma / Certificate in Cookery / Hotel Management and Catering Technology | โ |
| JCO Catering | โ | 10+2 Intermediate Exam in Any Recognized Board in India. Diploma / Certificate in Cookery / Hotel Management and Catering Technology | โ |
| JCO Religious Teacher (Dharm Guru) Pandit, Pandit Gorkha, Granthi, Maulvi, Padre, Bodh Monk | โ | RT Pandit and Pandi Gorakha: Hindu Candidate with Shastri / Acharya in Sanskrit, (Karam Kand) as Main / Core Subject OR one Year Diploma in Karam Kand RT Granthi: Sikh Candidate with Bachelor Degree in Any Stream, Gyani in Punjabi RT Maulvi: Muslim Candidate: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream, Alim in Arabic or Adeeb-e-Mahir/ Urdu Mahir in Urdu RT Padre: Christian Candidate with Bachelor Degree in Any Stream RT Buddhist: Buddhist Candidate with Bachelor Degree in Any Stream | โ |
| Information Operations | โ | Bachelor / Master Degree with 50% Minimum Marks (Bachelor Master Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Mass Communication / Journalism / Psychology / Sociology / Public Administration / Political Science / Military Study and Defence Management) | โ |
| Linguist | โ | Bachelor / Master Degree with 50 marks (BA / MA in Foreign Languages Chinese / Myanmar) | โ |
Important Dates
| Exam Date | 30 June 2025 to 10 July 2025 |
| Application Begin | 12 March 2025 |
| Last Date For Apply Online | 25/04/2025 |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| General | 250 |
| OBC | 250 |
| EWS | 250 |
| SC | 250 |
| ST | 250 |
Age Limit & Relaxation
| Minimum Age | 17.5 Years Years |
| Maximum Age | 21 Years Years |
| Age Cutoff Date | 01/10/2025 |
| Relaxation (HAVILDAR) | 25 |
| Relaxation (JCO CATERING) | 27 |
| Relaxation (SEPOY PHARMA) | 25 |
| Relaxation (SOLDIER TECHNICAL) | 23 |
| Relaxation (JCO RELIGIOUS TEACHER) | 34 |
* Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
Varies by post. Candidates must have passed the required educational qualification from a recognized board / university in India.
Documents Required
* Candidates must carry original documents for verification at the time of interview / document verification.
Physical Standards & Medical Requirements
| Minimum Height | Region-wise |
| Chest Measurement | 77 CM |
How To Apply
Visit the official website of Join Indian Army โ https://joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Read the official notification carefully and check your eligibility.
Click on the "Apply Online" / "Registration" link for Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025.
Complete the registration by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in all required details: personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if applicable), and address.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph (passport size), signature, and required documents as per the specifications.
Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway (if applicable).
Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
Submit the application form and take a printout / save a PDF copy for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the important dates for Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
Exam Date: 30 June 2025 to 10 July 2025
What is the minimum educational qualification for Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
Varies by post. Candidates must have passed the required educational qualification from a recognized board / university in India.
What is the age limit for Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
Minimum Age: 17.5 Years years.
Maximum Age: 21 Years years.
Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
What is the application fee for Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
General: 250
OBC: 250
EWS: 250
SC: 250
ST: 250
What is the application fee for the Join Indian Army Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
The application fee is โน250/- for General/OBC/EWS and โน250/- for SC/ST candidates. Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
What is the last date to apply online for the Join Indian Army Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
The last date to apply online is 25/04/2025.
When will the Join Indian Army Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025 be conducted?
The exam will be conducted from 30 June 2025 to 10 July 2025.
What is the age limit for applying to the Army Agniveer GD / Technical / Assistant / Tradesman posts?
The age limit is 17.5 to 21 years as on 01/10/2025.
What is the age relaxation for Soldier Technical post?
The maximum age limit for Soldier Technical post is relaxed to 23 years as on 01/10/2025.
What is the educational qualification required for the Havildar Education post?
Candidates must have a Bachelor or Master Degree with 50% minimum marks in BCA, MCA, B.Tech, B.Sc, M.Sc IT, AI, ML, Data Analytics, Data Science, Information Security, or equivalent.
What is the physical eligibility criteria for Agniveer General Duty (Women Military Police)?
The height requirement is 162 cm. The 1.6 km running must be completed in 7 minutes 30 seconds. Candidates must also clear a 10 feet long jump and 3 feet high jump.
What is the educational qualification for the Sepoy Pharma post?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 and qualified in D.Pharma with minimum 55% marks and Pharmacy Council Registration, or B.Pharma with 50% marks and registered in State Pharmacy Council.
What is the physical eligibility criteria for Agniveer General Duty (Men)?
The height requirement is 169 cm for most posts. The 1.6 km running must be completed in 5 minutes 30 seconds to 6 minutes. Candidates must also perform 10 pull-ups and clear a 9 feet ditch and zigzag balance test.
What is the educational qualification for the JCO Religious Teacher post?
RT Pandit and Pandi Gorakha: Hindu Candidate with Shastri / Acharya in Sanskrit or one year diploma in Karam Kand. RT Granthi: Sikh Candidate with Bachelor Degree in Any Stream and Gyani in Punjabi. RT Maulvi: Muslim Candidate with Bachelor Degree in Any Stream and Alim in Arabic or Adeeb-e-Mahir/Urdu Mahir in Urdu. RT Padre: Christian Candidate with Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. RT Buddhist: Buddhist Candidate with Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.
What is the application mode for the Join Indian Army Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
The application mode is online.
What is the physical eligibility criteria for the Havildar Surveyor Automated Cartographer post?
The height requirement is region-wise. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with PCM as main subjects with minimum 50% marks in each, or a Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Civil, Electronic, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Technology, or Computer Science with 50% marks. Diploma or Certificate in Cookery / Hotel Management and Catering Technology is also required.
What is the educational qualification for the JCO Catering post?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 Intermediate Exam in any recognized board in India and possess a Diploma or Certificate in Cookery / Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
What is the cutoff date for age calculation in the Join Indian Army Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
The cutoff date for age calculation is 01/10/2025.
What is the hidden condition for applying to the Join Indian Army Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
Candidates must be a resident of the district or state from where the rally is going to apply for recruitment.