How many questions in Agniveer exam?

Approximately 80 questions in 60 minutes for Army GD. Distribution varies by category and service branch.

What is the running time for PFT?

1.6 km must be completed within 5:45 minutes. Under 5:30 gets maximum 60 marks.

How many pull-ups are needed?

Minimum 6 pull-ups. Maximum marks (40) for 10 pull-ups on the beam.

Is there negative marking?

Yes, 0.5 marks deducted per wrong answer in the CBT.

What if I fail the medical?

Temporary medical rejection allows review/re-examination. Permanent conditions like flat feet lead to permanent rejection.

Agniveer 2026 Exam Pattern — CBT, Physical Fitness Test & Selection Process

Last updated: 7 March 2026

The Agniveer 2026 Exam Pattern combines written/online tests with physical fitness assessments. The process varies slightly between Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Army Agniveer CBT

GD: 80 questions, 80 marks (some sources say different distributions by rally), 60 minutes. Sections: GK, General Science, Maths, Logical Reasoning. Negative marking of 0.5 per wrong answer.

Technical: 80 questions with added Physics, Chemistry, Maths at 12th level.

Clerk/SKT: Includes English and Computer Science sections in addition to GD subjects.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

1.6 km Run: Group I (≤5:30 min) = 60 marks, Group II (5:31-5:45) = 48 marks. Above 5:45 = fail.
Pull-ups (Beam): 10 = 40 marks, 9 = 33 marks, decreasing per pull-up. Minimum 6.
Balance: On zig-zag beam — qualifying.
9 Feet Ditch: Jump across — qualifying.

Medical Examination

Detailed medical screening at military hospitals. Vision (6/6 for many trades), hearing, general physical fitness, dental check, and no flat feet/knock knees. Temporary rejection allows re-examination within specified period.