Agniveer Army Exam Age Calculator 2026

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Scheme

Important: This calculator is for informational purposes only. The official age cutoff date, age limits, and eligibility rules are decided solely by the recruiting body (SSC, UPSC, IBPS, RRB, etc.) in their official notification. Always verify age criteria in the latest official advertisement before applying.

Minimum Age
17 years
Maximum Age
21 years
Cutoff Date
1 August 2026
Recruitment Year
2026
Conducting Body
Defence

Age Relaxation

Category-wise age relaxation applicable to Agniveer Army Exam (2026).

Age relaxation for Agniveer Army Exam
Category / ConditionRelaxation (Years)
General (No relaxation)0
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3
SC+5
ST+5
EWS+0
Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)+10
Ex-serviceman+3

Relaxations are cumulative where applicable per official notification. (21 years).

Calculate Your Eligibility

Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for Agniveer Army Exam (2026).

Use the date from the official notification. Leave blank to use each exam's default cutoff.

Agniveer Army Exam — FAQs (2026)

What is the age limit for Indian Army Agniveer 2026?

Indian Army Agniveer posts are generally 17.5–22 years (birth date range in notification, e.g. 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2009). Technical/Pharma trades may have different bands.

Is there age relaxation for SC/ST in Agniveer?

Agniveer recruitment typically has no standard SC/ST/OBC age relaxation; any relaxation appears only if explicitly mentioned in that year's Army/Air Force/Navy notification.

What is the age limit for Agniveer Army Exam?

For Agniveer Army Exam, the notified age band is 17–21 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official Defence notification.

How is age calculated for defence recruitment?

Age for Agniveer Army Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notification—not on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.

Is there age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC in Agniveer Army Exam?

Agniveer recruitment typically has no standard SC/ST/OBC age relaxation; any relaxation appears only if explicitly mentioned in that year's Army/Air Force/Navy notification.

What is the date of birth range for Agniveer Army Exam?

Date of birth as on Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted for Agniveer Army Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.

Can I apply for Agniveer Army Exam if I exceed the age limit by one day?

Generally, no. Agniveer Army Exam enforces age limits strictly as on the cutoff date—even one day beyond the maximum eligible age (after relaxations) usually makes a candidate ineligible.

Which document is accepted for date of birth in Agniveer Army Exam?

Date of birth as on Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted for Agniveer Army Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.

Is marital status considered for Agniveer Army Exam age eligibility?

Marital status rules (e.g. unmarried for NDA, CDS under 25) are separate from age calculation. Check Agniveer Army Exam notification for marriage-related eligibility.

How many attempts are allowed in Agniveer Army Exam?

Most Defence recruitments including Agniveer Army Exam have no fixed attempt cap—you can apply each year until you cross the maximum eligible age (with relaxation if applicable). Banking exams like IBPS PO also have no attempt limit within age. SBI PO limits attempts (e.g. 4 for General, 7 for OBC).

What is the minimum age for Agniveer Army Exam?

The minimum age for Agniveer Army Exam is 17 years as on the cutoff date. Candidates below this age are not eligible.

Can final-year students apply for Agniveer Army Exam?

Final-year students may apply for some exams like ISRO/UPSC if they complete degree by the date in notification—age limits still apply as on cutoff date.