Indian Army Agnipath scheme for Female
The application form is open for recruitment of Un Married women candidates for the year 2027. The candidates should be from unmarried female candidates domiciled in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh UT, and Delhi for the Agniveer selection test under the Agnipath Scheme for recruiting year 2027.
Recruitment Process.
The recruitment process has two phases.

Phase-I will be Online Common Entrance Exam at Computer Based Test Centres allotted to the candidate and
Phase-II will be Recruitment Rally by Army Recruiting Offices at Rally Venue.
Key Dates
Online registration opens on 13 February 2026 and closes on 1 April 2026, with any changes announced via ticker on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The online exam is tentatively scheduled from 1 June to 15 June 2026, with firm dates to be confirmed later on the same portal.
Eligibility
This recruitment targets unmarried females from the specified regions only; check the official site for full criteria like age, education, and physical standards, as they align with standard Agnipath Agniveer General Duty requirements. Applications must be submitted online via joinindianarmy.nic.in, and candidates should monitor for rallies post-exam
Eligibility Criteria
The recruitment targets unmarried female candidates for Agniveer General Duty (Women Military Police).
| Category | Age (in years) | Education Requirement |
| Agniveer General Duty (Women Military Police) | 17½ – 22 yrs (upper limit relaxable up to 30 years as on training joining date for widows of Defence personnel who died in harness) | Class 10th / Matric pass with 45% marks in aggregate of five basic subjects and minimum 33% marks in each; boards using grading systems consider equivalent grades. Indian Gorkhas require Class 10th simple pass. |
Additional Information
Candidates need valid documents proving domicile in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh UT, or Delhi, aligning with the ongoing 2027 intake registration open until 1 April 2026. Physical standards and medical fitness apply as per standard Agnipath norms; verify on joinindianarmy.nic.in for rally schedules post-exam.
Marital Status Eligibility
Widowed, divorced, or legally separated women are eligible for Agniveer General Duty (Women Military Police) if they have no children and meet all other criteria. Widows of Defence personnel who died in harness can apply even with children, provided they have not remarried, with age relaxation up to 30 years on training joining date.
Date of Birth Criteria
Eligible candidates must be born between 01 July 2005 and 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive), aligning with the 17½ to 22 years age limit for the 2027 recruiting year.
Additional Notes
Candidates awaiting Class 10th results can apply but must present original marksheets during Phase II of recruitment. Selection is merit-based, fair, and transparent; avoid agents demanding bribes. Verify details on joinindianarmy.nic.in for Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Delhi domiciles, with registration open until 1 April 2026
Physical Standards Relaxations
Eligible candidates for Agniveer General Duty (Women Military Police) can receive relaxations in height and weight measurements.S No Category Height (cm) Weight (kg) 5.1 Widows of Defence personnel who have died in harness 2 2 5.2 Outstanding Sportswomen (International/National/State/District/College/School/State/University/Board Championship as per Para 6(6.3)) 2 5
Application
A candidate qualifying for relaxation can claim it in both height and weight simultaneously, subject to providing valid certificates during verification. Standard height is typically 162 cm (with other regional relaxations like 4 cm for Gorkhas/NE states), and weight proportionate to height/age per Army medical norms. Check joinindianarmy.nic.in for full 2027 intake details specific to Haryana, HP, Chandigarh, and Delhi domiciles.
Bonus Marks Incentives
Certain categories receive bonus marks in the Agniveer GD (Women Military Police) selection process (total max marks: 200), awarded during the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) for merit listing.Ser No Category Marks 6.1 DOS/DOES/DOWW/DOW (incl. adopted daughter, two wards only) 20 6.2 Widows of Def pers who died in harness 20 6.3.1 Sportswomen: Represented India (Intl level) 20 6.3.2 Sportswomen: State at Sr/Jr Natl, medal indiv or 8th in team 15 6.3.3 Sportswomen: College/Uni Inter Uni Championship, medal indiv or 6th team 10 6.3.4 Sportswomen: State at Natl Khelo India Games, medal indiv or 6th team 10 6.3.5 Sportswomen: District at State Level, medal indiv or 4th team 05 6.3.6 Sportswomen: State school team All India School Games Fed, medal indiv or 6th team 05 6.4 NCC ‘A’ Certificate 05 6.5 NCC ‘B’ Certificate 10 6.6 NCC ‘C’ Certificate 20 6.7 NCC ‘C’ Certificate + Republic Day Parade 25
Verification Process
Candidates must provide original certificates during document verification at the rally or Phase II to claim these bonuses; maximum one sports certificate applies. These incentives support fair selection for the 2027 intake targeting specified regions; apply via joinindianarmy.nic.in by 1 April 2026.
Phase-I: Online CEE Process
Phase-I involves the Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE), a mandatory computer-based test for shortlisting candidates for the recruitment rally.
Candidates must download and bring a colour printout of their Admit Card from www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, along with Aadhaar Card as ID proof; entry gates open 1.5 hours early and close 30 minutes before exam start—no late entry or rescheduling allowed.
Exam Center Procedures
At the venue, candidates undergo frisking, Admit Card/Aadhaar verification (including facial/biometric authentication), auto hall allotment, attendance check, biometric capture (IRIS/retina, photo, thumb), computer login, and exit biometric. No electronic gadgets permitted; unfair means lead to immediate disqualification and candidature cancellation.
Test Format and Marking
The objective MCQ test is available in 13 languages (English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Odiya, Bengali, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Assamese); candidates answer 50 questions in 1 hour or 100 in 2 hours based on category. Scoring gives full marks per correct answer, zero for unattempted (all attempted questions evaluated, even if reviewed), with normalization across sessions for fairness; no negative marking mentioned in core guidelines. For the 2027 Agniveer GD (Women Military Police) intake, CEE is tentatively 1-15 June 2026—check official portal for updates.
Phase-II: Recruitment Rally
Candidates are shortlisted for Phase-II based on a cut-off from Phase-I CEE results, proportionate to vacancies.
Merit-listed roll numbers are published on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, and qualified candidates receive/download a second Admit Card for the rally via their login profile.
Rally Sequence and Schedule
Phase-II follows the standard recruitment rally order detailed on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/recruitment, including physical fitness tests, measurements, medicals, and document verification at venues set by Army Recruiting Offices (e.g., ZRO Ambala for Haryana/HP/Chandigarh regions). For 2027 Agniveer GD (Women Military Police), rally dates post-June CEE will be announced on the portal after CEE results; download Admit Cards 14 days prior and report early with documents.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at Rally Site
The PFT for Agniveer GD (Women Military Police) includes timed running and qualifying obstacle events conducted during Phase-II rally.Test Component Requirement Marks/Notes 1.6 Km Run Group-I: Up to 7 min 30 sec
Group-II: 7 min 31 sec to 8 min 48 secGroup-I: 60 marks
Group-II: 48 marks
(Timings adjustable by Army pre-rally)7 ft Ditch Clear in one attempt Need to qualify (no marks, pass/fail) Zig Zag Balance Complete without falling Need to qualify (no marks, pass/fail) Pull Ups 5 reps
4 reps
3 reps
2 reps
1 rep40 marks
33 marks
27 marks
21 marks
16 marks
Candidates must pass all qualifying tests to proceed; pull-ups contribute to overall merit scoring. Practice consistently, focusing on endurance for the run and strength for pull-ups, as per standard Indian Army norms for female candidates.
Benefits
Agniveers under this entry are assigned duties as per Indian Army needs and undergo mandatory military training upon enrolment.
Leave Entitlements
Annual leave is 30 days per year, with sick leave granted based on medical advice; all subject to service exigencies.
Facilities and Benefits
Agniveers receive medical care at service hospitals and CSD (Canteen Stores Department) facilities during their 4-year term, plus pay allowances including risk/hardship, dress, and travel components with yearly increments.
Seva Nidhi Package
| Year | Customised Package (Monthly) | In Hand (70%) | Agniveer Corpus Contribution (30%) | GOI Corpus 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 |
Total Corpus after 4 years: ₹5.02 Lakh (Agniveer) + ₹5.02 Lakh (GOI) = ~₹10.04 Lakh Seva Nidhi payout (excl. interest). No PF, gratuity, or pension applies.
Insurance Coverage
Non-contributory life insurance of ₹48 lakhs covers the engagement period; disability/death compensation follows Army rules, excluding pension regulations.
FAQs
The application form began on February 13 and will continue till April 2026
You are at least class X pass out from recognized board and age group of 17 to 22 Years
Yes if you meet the eligibility criteria
The selection process has two stages, Stage I and Stage II. Stage I exam is written exam those who qualify will go to Stage II round which is a document checking and PET test





