Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2025-26 | Women Military Police Full Details

 Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2025-26 for Women: Everything You Need to Know

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The Zonal Recruiting Office, Shillong, has released a notification inviting online applications from unmarried female candidates for the selection test under the Agniveer Intake 2025-26. The recruitment is part of the Agnipath Scheme, providing young women with an opportunity to serve in the Women Military Police.

Important Dates

• Online Registration: 12 March 2025 – 10 April 2025
• Online Exam Date: June 2025 (Tentative)
• Website for Updates: Join Indian Army

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit:

• Candidates must be between 17 ½ - 21 years.
• For widows of Defense personnel who died in harness, the upper age limit is 30 years.

2. Educational Qualification:

• Class 10th/Matric Pass with at least 45% aggregate marks and a minimum of 33% in each subject.
• Indian Gorkhas: Simple pass in Class 10th.
• Candidates with a valid LMV Driving License will get preference for driver posts.

3. Special Eligibility:

• Widowed, divorced, or legally separated women without children can apply.
• Widows of Defense Personnel who died in harness can apply even if they have children (provided they have not remarried).

Physical Standards

• Height: 162 cm
• Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per Army Medical Standards.
• Chest Expansion: Minimum 5 cm expansion capability.

Relaxation in Height:

• Candidates from Northeast Region (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya), Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Ladakhis, and Tribals get a 4 cm height relaxation.

Selection Process

The recruitment process is divided into two phases:

Phase I: Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE)

• Conducted at designated test centers.
• Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Available in 13 languages, including Assamese, Hindi, English, and more.
• Marking Scheme:
  • Full marks for each correct answer.
  • No negative marking for unattempted questions.
  • All attempted questions are considered for evaluation.

Phase II: Recruitment Rally

Candidates shortlisted based on CEE scores will proceed to the Recruitment Rally, which includes:

1. Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

   • 1.6 km Run – Must complete within 7 min 30 sec to 8 min.
   • 10 Feet Long Jump
   • 3 Feet High Jump

2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

   • Height and weight verification.

3. Adaptability Test

   • Conducted on a Tablet/Mobile Phone.
   • No fixed syllabus.
   • Determines candidates' ability to adapt to military life.

4. Medical Examination

   • Conducted by Army Medical Teams.
   • Special conditions for Gender and Pregnancy:
     • Candidates must not be pregnant.
     • Women who become pregnant during training/service may be disqualified.

Incentives & Bonus Marks

Candidates from special categories receive bonus marks:

• Daughters of Service/Ex-Servicemen/War Widows: 20 marks
• Outstanding Sportswomen: Up to 20 marks
• NCC Certificate Holders:
  • NCC ‘A’ – 5 marks
  • NCC ‘B’ – 10 marks
  • NCC ‘C’ – 20 marks
  • NCC ‘C’ with Republic Day Parade – 25 marks

Salary & Benefits

Agniveers will serve for 4 years with the following pay structure:

Year	Monthly Salary	In-Hand Salary (70%)	Corpus Fund Contribution (30%)	Government Contribution
1st	₹30,000	₹21,000	₹9,000	₹9,000
2nd	₹33,000	₹23,100	₹9,900	₹9,900
3rd	₹36,500	₹25,550	₹10,950	₹10,950
4th	₹40,000	₹28,000	₹12,000	₹12,000

• Seva Nidhi Package: ₹10.04 lakh after 4 years (excluding interest).
• Insurance Coverage: ₹48 lakh.
• Medical Facilities: Available in Service Hospitals.
• Leave:
  • Annual Leave: 30 days per year.
  • Sick Leave: As per medical advice.

How to Apply?

1. Online Registration: Visit Join Indian Army.
2. Application Dates: 12 March – 10 April 2025.
3. Exam Fee: ₹250/- (Payable via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking).
4. Required Documents:
   • Aadhaar Card
   • 20 passport-size photos
   • Education Certificates
   • Domicile & Caste Certificate
   • Police & Character Certificates
   • NCC & Sports Certificates (if applicable)

Key Warnings & Advice

• Recruitment is Free & Fair: Do not pay bribes or fall for agents.
• Avoid Fake Documents: Strict verification will be done.
• Stay Updated: Visit Join Indian Army for real-time updates.

Final Thoughts

This is an excellent opportunity for young women from Northeast India to serve the nation as Agniveers in the Indian Army. With good pay, benefits, and future prospects, this scheme provides valuable military training and career advancement opportunities.

For more updates, visit Join Indian Army regularly. Stay motivated and prepare well!