Agniveer age limit at a glance
Under the Agnipath scheme each recruitment notice gives a window of birth dates. For the Army’s 2026–27 cycle the window is 17½ to 22 years, after the upper limit was raised from 21. The Air Force sets a window for each Agniveervayu intake, and candidates must be unmarried.
Dates of birth for each recruitment
Army Agniveer 2026–27 Official
Indian Army Agniveer recruitment 2026–27 (registration 13 February to 1 April 2026), via joinindianarmy.nic.in
| Entry | Born between (both dates included) | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Clerk / Store Keeper Technical, Tradesman) | 1 Jul 2005 – 1 Jul 2009 | Age 17½ to 22. Unmarried men; women for Agniveer (GD) Women Military Police. |
Air Force Agniveervayu 02/2027 Official
Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 notice (registration 6 to 26 July 2026)
| Entry | Born between (both dates included) | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveervayu (science and other than science subjects) | 1 Jul 2005 – 1 Jan 2010 | Unmarried men and women. Both dates inclusive. |
Air Force Agniveervayu 01/2027 Official
Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 advertisement (registration 12 January to 1 February 2026)
| Entry | Born between (both dates included) | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveervayu (science and other than science subjects) | 1 Jan 2006 – 1 Jul 2009 | Unmarried men and women. Both dates inclusive. |
The 2026–27 Army cycle and both Air Force intakes listed have closed. They are shown so you can see the pattern; the next cycles will be added here as soon as they are notified.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about this calculator and how to understand its results.
What is the age limit for Army Agniveer?
For the 2026–27 cycle, 17½ to 22 years: born between 1 July 2005 and 1 July 2009. The upper limit was raised from 21 to 22 for this cycle.
What is the age limit for Air Force Agniveervayu?
It is set for each intake. For Intake 02/2027, candidates born between 1 July 2005 and 1 January 2010 could apply; for Intake 01/2027, born between 1 January 2006 and 1 July 2009.
When does the next Agniveer recruitment open?
Army Agniveer registration usually opens in February, and the Air Force runs two Agniveervayu intakes a year. This page is updated when each new notice is published.
Can women become Agniveers?
Yes. The Air Force accepts unmarried men and women as Agniveervayu, and the Army recruits women as Agniveer (General Duty) Women Military Police.
Is the Navy covered?
Not yet. Navy Agniveer (SSR and MR) notices set their own birth-date windows; check joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Sources
- Join Indian Army: Agniveer recruitment 2026–27 (registration 13 February to 1 April 2026).
- Agnipath Vayu: Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 and 02/2027 notices.