The Indian Army Agniveer syllabus 2026 covers General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, Reasoning, English and Computer Science, with the exact combination depending on which post you are applying for — General Duty (GD), Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper, or Tradesman. Every Agniveer aspirant must clear the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) as part of the Agnipath recruitment scheme, and knowing the post-wise breakdown before you start preparing saves months of unfocused study.

This guide breaks down the CEE syllabus by post, explains the exam pattern and marking scheme, and outlines how the written test fits into the overall Agniveer selection process.

What Is the Agniveer CEE?

The Common Entrance Examination is the written stage of Agniveer recruitment, conducted online in objective (MCQ) format. Depending on the recruitment cycle, the CEE may be held before the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT), or after — candidates should always check the sequence mentioned in their specific notification, since the Army has adjusted this order in recent cycles. Only candidates who clear the CEE go on to the Medical Examination and final merit preparation.

Post-Wise Syllabus Breakdown

General Duty (GD): The GD paper is 100 marks across 50 objective questions, split roughly as General Knowledge (30%), General Science (40%) and Mathematics (30%). Topics stay close to a Class 8th–10th level and include current affairs, general science concepts, and basic arithmetic and algebra.

Technical: The Technical CEE tests Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at a Class 11th–12th level in addition to General Knowledge, since this role feeds into technical trades within the Army. Aspirants applying for either "All Arms" or "Aviation & Ammunition Examiner" technical streams prepare the same core syllabus.

Clerk/Store Keeper Technical: This paper leans toward General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, Computer Science and English, reflecting the administrative and computer-literacy demands of the role.

Tradesman: The Tradesman syllabus is comparatively lighter, drawing from General Knowledge, General Science and simple Mathematics at around a Class 8th level, matching the 10th-pass or 8th-pass eligibility for most trades.

Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The CEE is conducted online and is bilingual (Hindi and English) for most sections. Marking schemes have varied slightly by recruitment cycle and post — some cycles apply a small negative marking penalty per wrong answer, while GD papers in certain cycles have run with zero negative marking. Always confirm the exact marking scheme from your specific post's official notification before the exam, since this directly affects whether you should attempt borderline questions or leave them blank.

How to Prepare

Start with NCERT textbooks from Class 8th to 12th depending on your post, since most Agniveer questions are adapted from this level rather than being unusually difficult. Build a daily current affairs habit for the General Knowledge section, practice previous-year Agniveer papers to get used to question phrasing, and keep basic arithmetic and mensuration formulas revision-ready for Mathematics. Candidates should also begin physical training early, since the PFT and PMT are cleared independently of the written score and both must be passed to move forward in selection.

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