Defence Recruitment 2026
Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard — Latest Jobs & Notifications
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Forces
Defence Exams 2026
Indian Army Agniveer
Short term service — 4 years with 25% retention
Vacancies: 25,000+
Eligibility: 10th/12th Pass
Indian Navy Agniveer
Agniveernavy — MR, SSR, AA posts
Vacancies: 3,000+
Eligibility: 10th/12th Pass
Air Force Agniveer
Agnipath scheme — Agniveervayu
Vacancies: 3,500+
Eligibility: 12th Pass
Indian Army Officer
NDA, CDS, TES, JAG, SSC Tech entries
Vacancies: 1,000+
Eligibility: Graduate/12th Pass
Coast Guard
Navik, Yantrik, Assistant Commandant posts
Vacancies: 500+
Eligibility: 10th/12th/Graduate
Territorial Army
Part time soldiering for employed citizens
Vacancies: Various
Eligibility: Graduate
Latest Defence Notifications 2026
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) 2026
DRDO
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DRDO
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DRDO
Frequently Asked Questions — Defence 2026
Q: What is Agnipath scheme?
A: Agnipath is a short-term military service scheme launched in 2022. Agniveers serve for 4 years, after which 25% are retained as regular soldiers. The rest receive a Seva Nidhi package of ₹11.71 lakh.
Q: What is the age limit for Agniveer?
A: Age limit for Agniveer is 17.5 to 23 years. The upper age limit was extended from 21 to 23 years for the 2022 batch. Educational qualification varies by category — 10th pass for some, 12th pass for others.
Q: What is the salary of Agniveer?
A: Agniveer salary starts at ₹30,000 per month in Year 1, increasing to ₹40,000 in Year 4. Additionally, 30% is contributed to Seva Nidhi corpus. Total package over 4 years is approximately ₹11.71 lakh.
Q: How to join Indian Army as officer?
A: To join as officer: NDA exam (after 12th), CDS exam (after graduation), TES entry (after 12th PCM), SSC Tech (after engineering), JAG entry (after law degree). UPSC conducts NDA and CDS exams.
Q: What is Coast Guard recruitment process?
A: Indian Coast Guard recruits Navik (GD/DB), Yantrik and Assistant Commandant through separate notifications. Selection includes written test, physical fitness test, medical examination and interview.