About Join Indian Army Recruitment 2026
Join Indian Army has officially announced the recruitment process for Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025 Batch Recruitment. Selected candidates will be posted across All India (State/Region-wise rallies).
Candidates can apply online through the official website. According to the notification, applications begin on 12 March 2025.
Key highlights: age requirement is 17.5 years to 21 years years, the application fee varies by category (see fee table below). Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria and other requirements before applying.
Key Highlights
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agniveer (General Duty GD, Technical, Assistant, Store Keeper, Tradesman) | โ | Class 8th, 10th, 12th (Post-wise eligibility) | โ |
| Agniveer (General Duty GD) (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 in IT / Cyber (BCA / MCA / B.Tech / B.SC / M.SC IT / AI / ML / Data Analytics / Data Science Information Security / Equivalent) OR Information Operations (Bachelor Master Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Mass Communication / Journalism / Psychology / Sociology / Public Administration / Political Science / Military Study and Defence Management) | โ |
| Havildar (Surveyor Automated Cartographer) | โ | BA / B.SC with mathematics and 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) | โ | RT Pandit and Pandit Gorkha: 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 |
Important Dates
| Application Start | 12 March 2025 |
| Exam Date | 30 June 2025 to 10 July 2025 |
| Last Date To Apply | 25 April 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 October 2025 |
| Relaxation (SOLDIER TECHNICAL) | Up to 23 years |
| Relaxation (SEPOY PHARMA) | 19-25 years |
| Relaxation (JCO RELIGIOUS TEACHER) | 25-34 years |
| Relaxation (JCO CATERING) | 21-27 years |
| Relaxation (HAVILDAR) | 20-25 years |
* Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.
Selection Process
Physical Eligibility Test
Written Exam
Medical Examination
Document Verification
Documents Required
* Candidates must carry original documents for verification at the time of interview / document verification.
Physical Standards & Medical Requirements
| Minimum Height | Varies by post and region (e.g., Agniveer GD/Technical/Tradesman: 169 cm, Agniveer Office Assistant/Store Keeper: 162 cm, Women Military Police: 162 cm, JCO Religious Teacher: 160 cm, Gorkhas & Ladakhi: 157 cm) |
| Chest Measurement | 77 cm (JCO Religious Teacher) |
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 Batch Recruitment.
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 is the last date to apply for the Join Indian Army Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
The last date to apply online is 25 April 2025.
What is the application fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates?
The application fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates is โน250/-.
What is the application fee for SC/ST candidates?
The application fee for SC/ST candidates is โน250/-.
What is the age limit for Agniveer GD/Technical/Assistant/Tradesman posts?
The age limit for Agniveer GD/Technical/Assistant/Tradesman posts is 17.5 to 21 years as on 01 October 2025.
What is the age limit for Soldier Technical posts?
The age limit for Soldier Technical posts is 17.5 to 23 years as on 01 October 2025.
What is the age limit for Sepoy Pharma posts?
The age limit for Sepoy Pharma posts is 19 to 25 years as on 01 October 2025.
What is the age limit for JCO Religious Teacher posts?
The age limit for JCO Religious Teacher posts is 25 to 34 years as on 01 October 2025.
What is the age limit for JCO Catering posts?
The age limit for JCO Catering posts is 21 to 27 years as on 01 October 2025.
What is the exam date for the Join Indian Army Common Entrance Exam CEE 2025?
The exam date is from 30 June 2025 to 10 July 2025.
What is the minimum height requirement for Agniveer GD/Technical/Tradesman posts?
The minimum height requirement for Agniveer GD/Technical/Tradesman posts is 169 cm.
What is the minimum height requirement for Agniveer Office Assistant/Store Keeper posts?
The minimum height requirement for Agniveer Office Assistant/Store Keeper posts is 162 cm.
What is the minimum height requirement for Women Military Police (Agniveer GD) posts?
The minimum height requirement for Women Military Police (Agniveer GD) posts is 162 cm.
What is the minimum height requirement for JCO Religious Teacher posts?
The minimum height requirement for JCO Religious Teacher posts is 160 cm (157 cm for Gorkhas & Ladakhi Region).
What is the running requirement for Agniveer GD/Technical/Tradesman posts?
The running requirement for Agniveer GD/Technical/Tradesman posts is 1.6 km in 5 minutes 30 seconds.
What is the running requirement for Women Military Police (Agniveer GD) posts?
The running requirement for Women Military Police (Agniveer GD) posts is 1.6 km in 7 minutes 30 seconds.
What is the educational qualification for Havildar (Education) posts?
Candidates need a Bachelor or Master Degree with 50% minimum marks in IT/Cyber or Information Operations.