Updated October 4, 2026
How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide
A complete guide to registering and applying on the recruitment portal without errors.
Everything starts at joinindianarmy.nic.in — the only official portal for Indian Army recruitment. Applying online is the crucial first step, and mistakes here can disqualify you before you even reach the rally ground. Keep an active email address and mobile number ready: every admit card, result, and instruction will be routed there.
Step 1: Register on the Official Portal
Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in and click on the registration link for Agniveer. Fill in your personal details carefully — your name's spelling must match your 10th board certificate exactly, letter for letter. Mismatches between your application and your certificates are one of the most common reasons candidates face trouble later, so get this right the first time. Aadhaar details are used for identity verification.
Step 2: Fill the Application Form
Select your category/trade based on the eligibility criteria — applying for a trade you are not qualified for wastes your attempt. Enter your educational details, upload a recent photograph and signature in the specified format and size, and double-check every entry before final submission.
Step 3: Save Everything
After submitting, download and save a digital copy of your final application form and note your roll number. Take a printout too — you will need it at the rally site along with your documents checklist. If the portal throws server errors during peak hours, try early morning or late night rather than repeatedly hammering refresh.
What Comes Next
Once registered, the real preparation begins: the physical fitness test, the written CEE syllabus, and the medical examination. And a warning that never gets old — this entire process is free. Anyone demanding money for "guaranteed selection" is a fraudster. Report them.