Agniveer Age Limit 2026 — Service-Wise & Trade-Wise Age Requirements
Agniveer 2026 Overview
The Agniveer Age Limit varies slightly by service and trade. The general range is 17.5–23 years, but specific trades within each service may have tighter windows. Unlike other government exams, Agniveer has no category-wise age relaxation — the same limits apply to all candidates regardless of SC/ST/OBC status.
Agniveer 2026 Age Limit by Service
- Army Agniveer (GD): 17.5–23 years
- Army Agniveer (Technical): 17.5–23 years
- Army Agniveer (Clerk/SKT): 17.5–23 years
- Army Agniveer (Tradesman): 17.5–23 years
- Navy Agniveer (SSR): 17.5–22.5 years
- Navy Agniveer (MR): 17.5–22.5 years
- Air Force Agniveer: 17.5–21 years
No Category-Wise Relaxation
Similar to NDA, Agniveer maintains uniform age standards across all categories. This is a defence forces norm — combat readiness requires young, physically fit recruits regardless of social background.
The 5.5-year window (17.5–23 for Army) allows candidates multiple attempts. Recruitment rallies are held regularly. Use our Age Calculator to verify your eligibility.
Key Points
- Air Force has the tightest window: only 3.5 years (17.5–21)
- Army has the widest window: 5.5 years (17.5–23)
- Must be unmarried at the time of joining
- Age is calculated as per the date specified in the recruitment notification
Agniveer Age Limit — Detailed Breakdown
Age Summary
- Army: 17.5–23 years
- Navy: 17.5–22.5 years
- Air Force: 17.5–21 years
- No relaxation for any category
Check Your Age Eligibility
Check if you meet the age requirement for Agniveer. Our calculator shows your exact age on the cut-off date with category-wise relaxation (OBC, SC/ST, PH, Ex-Servicemen).
- ✓ Enter DOB and cut-off date
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- ✓ Preset cut-off dates for major exams
