Jalandhar (Daljit Ajnoha):- An Agniveer recruitment rally will be organised at Government Arts and Sports College, Jalandhar, from November 14 to 22, 2026, to recruit eligible youth into the Indian Army under the Agnipath Scheme. More than 6,000 candidates who have passed the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) from Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) districts will participate in the rally. Eligible female candidates from Punjab, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and the Union Territory of Ladakh will also be recruited through this rally, providing young women with an opportunity to build a career in the Indian Army and serve the nation with pride and dedication.
The recruitment process will include various tests and assessments to evaluate the candidates' physical fitness and suitability. These will include a 1.6-kilometre run to assess endurance and physical fitness, a beam test to evaluate upper-body muscular strength, and physical measurements, including height, weight and other physical parameters. Candidates who qualify in the physical fitness tests will undergo a medical examination to ensure their medical fitness for recruitment into the Indian Army.
The recruitment process will be conducted in a fair, transparent and systematic manner in accordance with established recruitment policies and eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to carefully study the official recruitment notifications, ensure that they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions, and bring all the required documents to participate in the recruitment rally. Candidates and their parents are advised to beware of touts and anti-social elements who may make false promises of recruitment or selection in exchange for money. Recruitment into the Indian Army is based solely on merit and established selection criteria. No individual or agent can guarantee selection. Candidates are advised not to pay money to anyone promising assistance with recruitment or selection and to immediately report any suspicious activity or demand for money to the recruitment authorities. The Indian Army encourages all eligible youth, especially female candidates, to take advantage of this opportunity and participate in large numbers to serve the nation with pride, honour and dedication. The Indian Army encourages all eligible youth, especially female candidates, to make the most of this opportunity and participate in large numbers to serve the nation with pride, honour and dedication.
Candidates can scan the QR code given below for information about the various documents required during the document verification process at the recruitment rally.
