Indian Armed Forces Recruitment 2026 | 1,240+ Officer & Agniveer Posts – Apply Online with Eligibility and Selection Details.
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The Ministry of Defence has released recruitment notifications across the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force for 2026 for a combined total of 1,240+ posts. Eligible candidates with Bachelor's Degrees, Engineering qualifications, and 12th pass credentials can apply Online from January 2026 onwards. Interested candidates can check eligibility, salary, age limit, selection process, and application steps below for all three service branches.
Field | Details |
Organization | Indian Armed Forces (Army / Navy / Air Force) under Ministry of Defence |
Recruitment Year | 2026 |
Post Names | Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers, AFCAT Officers, Agniveer Vayu, Agniveer Army |
Total Vacancies | 1,240+ Posts (Combined across all branches) |
Salary | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month (varies by rank and branch) |
Qualification | 12th Pass to Master's Degree (as per post requirements) |
Age Limit | 17.5 to 27 Years (varies by recruitment type) |
Application Mode | Online |
Start Dates | 07 January 2026 to 12 January 2026 |
Last Dates | 04 to 24 February 2026 |
Official Websites | joinindianarmy.nic.in / joinindiannavy.gov.in / afcat.edcil.co.in |
Post Name | Vacancies | Education | Application Period |
SSC Tech Men (67th Course) | 350 | B.E./B.Tech (Engineering) | 07 Jan – 05 Feb 2026 |
SSC Tech Women (67th Course) | 30 | B.E./B.Tech (Engineering) | 06 Jan – 04 Feb 2026 |
Army Total | 380 |
Post Name | Vacancies | Education | Application Period |
SSC Officer (General Service/Hydro Cadre) | 76 | BE/B.Tech (Any discipline) | 24 Jan – 24 Feb 2026 |
SSC Officer (Pilot) | 25 | BE/B.Tech (Any discipline) | 24 Jan – 24 Feb 2026 |
SSC Officer (Engineering Branch) | 42 | BE/B.Tech (Mechanical/Marine/Aerospace) | 24 Jan – 24 Feb 2026 |
SSC Officer (Electrical Branch) | 38 | BE/B.Tech (Electrical/Electronics) | 24 Jan – 24 Feb 2026 |
SSC Officer (Education/ATC/Logistics) | 79 | MA/MSc/BE/B.Tech/MBA | 24 Jan – 24 Feb 2026 |
Navy Total | 260 |
Post Name | Vacancies | Education | Application Period |
AFCAT 01/2026 – Flying Branch | 38 | Graduation/B.E./B.Tech (60%+ marks) | 17 Nov 2025 – 19 Dec 2025 |
AFCAT 01/2026 – Ground Duty (Technical) | 188 | 10+2 (Physics/Math) + B.E./B.Tech | 17 Nov 2025 – 19 Dec 2025 |
AFCAT 01/2026 – Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 114 | Graduation in any discipline | 17 Nov 2025 – 19 Dec 2025 |
Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2027 | 260+ | 12th Pass / Intermediate / Diploma | 12 Jan – 01 Feb 2026 |
Air Force Total | 600+ |
Educational Qualification (SSC Tech):
Must have completed B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering branches (Civil, CSE, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, etc.) from a recognized university.
Final-year students may apply if they can submit degree proof by 01 October 2026.
Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA required for degree holders.
No minimum marks requirement for final-year students.
Educational Qualification (SSC Officer):
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks / equivalent CGPA from a recognized university.
Final-year students may apply provisionally (proof of degree required before joining).
General Service (GS-X) / Hydro Cadre:
BE/B.Tech in any discipline
Pilot:
BE/B.Tech in any discipline
Engineering Branch:
BE/B.Tech in Mechanical / Marine / Aerospace / Automobile / Instrumentation / Mechatronics / Metallurgy
Electrical Branch:
BE/B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Power / Instrumentation /
Telecommunication
Education Officer:
MA/MSc in Maths / Physics / Meteorology / Oceanography or relevant Engineering degrees
Logistics:
BE/B.Tech (1st Class) OR MBA (1st Class) OR B.Sc/B.Com + PG Diploma
Educational Qualification:
For AFCAT 01/2026 (Officer Entry):
Flying Branch: Graduation or B.E./B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in qualifying exam
Ground Duty (Technical): 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics + B.E./B.Tech or PG in relevant engineering stream
Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation in any discipline / B.Com / MBA / MA / MCA / M.Sc
For Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2027:
Science Stream: Intermediate/10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, English (50% aggregate and 50% in English) OR 3-Year Engineering Diploma OR 2-Year Vocational Course with Physics & Math
Other Streams: Intermediate/10+2 in any subject approved by Central/State Education Boards
Minimum: 50% aggregate marks and 50% marks in English
SSC Officer (Post-Commission):
Rank | Pay Level | Monthly Salary |
Lieutenant | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
Captain | Level 10B | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 |
Major | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 |
Training Period Stipend: ₹56,100 per month
SSC Officer (Sub-Lieutenant):
Rank | Pay Level | Monthly Salary |
Sub-Lieutenant | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
Lieutenant | Level 10B | Approximately ₹1,25,000 (as per 7th Pay Commission) |
AFCAT Officers (Flying Officer / Flight Lieutenant):
Rank | Pay Level | Monthly Salary |
Flying Officer | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
Flight Lieutenant | Level 10B | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 |
Squadron Leader | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 |
Selection Stage | Indian Army SSC | Indian Navy SSC | Indian Air Force AFCAT | Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu |
Stage 1 / Phase 1 | Shortlisting (Degree % & Merit) | Shortlisting (Normalized Degree Marks) | Written Exam (CBT – 300 Marks) | Online Test (Science/Non-Science/Combined) |
Stage 2 / Phase 2 | SSB Centre Allotment | SSB Interview (2 Stage) | AFSB Testing Stage I + II + CPSS | ASC Testing: Docs + PFT + Adaptability Tests |
Stage 3 / Phase 3 | SSB Interview (5 Days) | Document Verification | Medical Examination (IAM / AFCME) | Medical Examination (IAF Standards) |
Stage 4 / Phase 4 | Medical Examination (DME) | Medical Examination (DME) | Final Merit & Joining | Final Selection & Joining |
Final Outcome | Merit + Medical → Joining | Merit + Medical → INA Ezhimala | All-India Merit → Training Academy | Merit + Medical → Enrolment |
Category | Army SSC | Navy SSC | Air Force AFCAT | Agniveer Vayu |
General / OBC / EWS | Nil | Nil | Nil (Written Exam) | ₹250 + GST (₹295.50) |
SC / ST / PwD | Nil | Nil | Nil | ₹250 + GST (₹295.50) |
Female Candidates | Nil | Nil | Nil | ₹250 + GST (₹295.50) |
Payment Mode | Online (N/A) | Online (N/A) | N/A | Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
Event | Army SSC Tech | Navy SSC | AFCAT 01/2026 | Agniveer Vayu 01/2027 |
Notification Release | 06 Jan 2026 | 10 Jan 2026 | 17 Nov 2025 | 12 Dec 2025 |
Registration Start | 07 Jan 2026 | 24 Jan 2026 | 17 Nov 2025 | 12 Jan 2026 |
Registration End | 05 Feb 2026 | 24 Feb 2026 | 19 Dec 2025 | 01 Feb 2026 |
Written Exam Date | March 2026 | N/A (Merit-based) | 31 Jan 2026 | 30-31 March 2026 |
SSB Interview Date | April-May 2026 | To be notified | Feb-March 2026 | May-June 2026 |
Medical Exam Date | May-June 2026 | June 2026 | March-April 2026 | June-July 2026 |
Result Declaration | July 2026 | July 2026 | May 2026 | August 2026 |
Training Commencement | Oct 2026 | Jan 2027 | Jan 2027 | June 2026 |
Step | Indian Army (SSC) | Indian Navy (SSC) | IAF – AFCAT | IAF – Agniveer Vayu |
1 | Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in | Visit joinindiannavy.gov.in | Visit afcat.edcil.co.in | Visit agnipathvayu.cdac.in |
2 | Officer Entry → Apply/Login | Search SSC Officer Notification | Click Apply Online | Click Agniveer Intake Notification |
3 | Register (Email/Mobile) | One-Time Registration | Register (Email/Mobile) | New Registration |
4 | Login & Select SSC Entry | Login → New Application | Login & Fill Form | Login & Fill Form |
5 | Fill Application Details | Fill Application Details | Fill AFCAT Form | Fill Personal + Education Details |
6 | Upload Documents | Upload Documents | Upload Photo/Sign/Docs | Upload Photo/Sign/Docs |
7 | Review Summary | Review & Confirm | Review & Submit | Review & Correct |
8 | Submit Form | Submit Form | Submit Form | Pay Fee (₹250 + GST) |
9 | Print Application | Print Confirmation | Download Confirm Page | Print Confirmation + Receipt |
Admit Card | SSB Call Later | SSB Call via Email/SMS | Admit Card before Exam | Admit Card before Phase-I |
Final Note | No Offline Forms | SSB Notification after Shortlist | Written Exam First | Phase-I CBT First |
Description | Link |
Indian Army Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Indian Army Notification PDF (SSC Tech) | Available on joinindianarmy.nic.in (Recruitment section) |
Indian Army Apply Online | joinindianarmy.nic.in (Officer Entry Login) |
Indian Navy Official Website | joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Indian Navy SSC Officer Notification | joinindiannavy.gov.in (Recruitment section) |
Indian Navy Apply Online | joinindiannavy.gov.in (Apply Online Portal) |
Indian Air Force Official Website | afcat.edcil.co.in |
IAF AFCAT Notification PDF | afcat.edcil.co.in (AFCAT 01/2026) |
IAF AFCAT Apply Online | |
IAF Agniveer Portal | agnipathvayu.cdac.in |
IAF Agniveer Notification | agnipathvayu.cdac.in (Recruitment section) |
IAF Agniveer Apply Online | |
Ministry of Defence Website | mod.gov.in |
Q1. Total vacancies?
Approx 1,240+ posts (Army: 380 · Navy: 260 · Air Force: 600+).
Q2. Application mode?
Online only via official portals (no offline forms).
Q3. Last dates to apply?
Army: 04–05 Feb 2026 · Navy: 24 Feb 2026 · AFCAT: 19 Dec 2025 · Agniveer: 01 Feb 2026
Q4. Selection process?
Army/Navy: Shortlisting → SSB → Medical → Merit
AFCAT: CBT → AFSB → Medical → Merit
Agniveer: CBT → PFT/Adaptability → Medical
Q5. Official websites?
Army: joinindianarmy.nic.in
Navy: joinindiannavy.gov.in
AFCAT: afcat.edcil.co.in
Agniveer: agnipathvayu.cdac.in
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