Directorate General of Recruiting - Indian Army

Join the Indian Army through (TGC-144) (Jan 2027) Who Can Apply? • Unmarried Male Candidates •Age: 20 to 27 Years as on 01 Jan 2027 •Engineering Degree in notified streams Applications Open Now! Application window: 13 May 2026 to 11 Jun 2026 •Apply at: joinindianarmy.nic.in #JoinIndianArmy #IndianArmy

Applications for TES-56 are now open. Eligibility: * Unmarried male candidates * Age: 16½ to 19½ years * 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (Minimum 60%) * Appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 Last Date to Apply: 12 June 2026 Register online and know more at: joinindianarmy.nic.in #JoinIndianArmy #IndianArmy

Cadets To Combatants ARO BAREILLY @ Headquarters Recruiting Zone (UP & Uttarakhand) conducted a motivational lecture at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Balrampur during Annual Training Camp organised by 51 UP NCC Bn. The session focused on inspiring the cadets towards leadership, discipline and a career in the Armed Forces. Valuable experiences and motivational insights about the line of work in the Armed Forces, highlighting the honor and responsibility of serving in the Army were shared. A discussion followed the lecture, where cadets enthusiastically raised queries related to life as a combatant, professional opportunities, training, personal development, financial benefits and future perspectives after serving as Agniveer. The programme concluded on a patriotic note, leaving the cadets determined to uphold the values of NCC in daily life and committed to contribute positively towards the nation building. @HQ_DG_NCC #IndianArmy #JoinIndianArmy

Shaping Future Warriors ARO Meerut@ Headquarters Recruiting Zone(UP & Uttarakhand) conducted a motivational lecture at Vidya University, Meerut during the Annual Training Camp organised by 72 UP BN NCC Meerut. The interaction focused on motivating NCC cadets towards a rewarding career in the Indian Army. Cadets were given insights into life in the Army, operational experiences, leadership values and career opportunities through various Officer Entry schemes and Agniveer Recruitment. The cadets were educated on bonus marks for NCC Certificate holders, sportspersons and ITI/Diploma candidates. Special emphasis was laid on awareness against touts and misinformation, reinforcing the Indian Army’s transparent and merit-based recruitment process. The interaction concluded with an engaging Q&A session, inspiring the youth to pursue a life of honour, courage and commitment in service of the Nation. @HQ_DG_NCC #IndianArmy #JoinIndianArmy

Inspiring NCC Cadets Towards a Life of Honour and Service in the Indian Army ARO Guntur, under the aegis of Headquarters Recruiting Zone Chennai, conducted a motivational lecture at KITS AKSHAR, Guntur (AP) for 234 NCC Cadets and 19 Training Staff attending Annual Training Camp-10 organised by 25 Andhra NCC Battalion. The cadets were provided insights into life in the Indian Army, including various Officer Entry schemes and the Agnipath Scheme. Special emphasis was laid on the upcoming Online CEE for various Agnipath categories and Regular Cadre entries. Cadets were also informed about the latest applications open for TES-56, TGC-144, NDA II 2026, CDSE-II 2026, IMA (DE)-163 and SSC (NT) Men & Women-126. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, followed by a quiz and prize distribution for the cadets. @CollectorGuntr @prakasamDistOfc @IaSouthern @HQ_DG_NCC @adgpi @ANI @PRO_Vizag @prakasam_police @governorap @IPR_AP #JoinIndianArmy #IndianArmy

Join the Indian Army through (TGC-144) (Jan 2027) and serve with honour. Who Can Apply? •Unmarried Male Candidates •Age: 20 to 27 Years as on 01 Jan 2027 •Engineering Degree in notified streams Applications Open Now! Application window : 13 May 2026 to 11 Jun 2026 Apply at: joinindianarmy.nic.in #JoinIndianArmy #IndianArmy

Shaping Future Warriors | ARO Visakhapatnam ARO Visakhapatnam, under the aegis of Headquarters Recruiting Zone Chennai, conducted a motivational lecture at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Nyayaprastha, Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam during the Annual Training Camp organised by 13 (A) NCC Battalion. The session aimed at motivating NCC cadets towards a rewarding career in the Indian Army. Cadets were given insights into life in the Army, operational experiences, leadership values and career opportunities through various Officer Entry schemes and Agniveer Recruitment for Recruiting Year 2027. The cadets were also briefed on bonus marks for NCC Certificate holders, sportspersons and ITI/Diploma candidates. Special emphasis was laid on awareness against touts and misinformation, reinforcing the Indian Army’s transparent and merit-based recruitment process. The interaction concluded with an engaging Q&A session, inspiring the youth of Andhra Pradesh to pursue a life of honour, courage and commitment in service of the Nation. @HQ_DG_NCC #IndianArmy #JoinIndianArmy

Admit Card for Online CEE 2026 issued wef 15 May 26. 65% Candidates have downloaded the Admit Cards. Balance to download at the earliest. #JoinIndianArmy #IndianArmy

ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR NDA II 2026 ARE OPEN ON UPSC WEBSITE UPTO 09 JUNE 2026 -6.00 PM

ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR CDSE-II, 2026, IMA (DE) -163 (JUL 2027) AND SSC (NT) (MEN & WOMEN)-126 (OCT 2027) COURSE ARE OPEN ON UPSC WEBSITE: upsc.gov.in UPTO 06:00 PM ON 09 JUN 2026. #JoinIndianArmy #IndianArmy

Special Outreach by ARO Guntur ARO Guntur, under the aegis of Headquarters Recruiting Zone Chennai, conducted a motivational lecture at Bandla Bapaiah Hindu Degree College, Vetapalem, Prakasam District (AP) on 21 May 2026 for 417 NCC cadets and 20 training staff attending Annual Training Camp-1 organised by 23 (A) NCC Battalion, Chirala. Cadets were briefed on various Indian Army entry schemes including Officer Entries, Women Entries and the Agnipath Scheme, along with bonus marks for NCC certificate holders, sports achievers and candidates from ITI/Polytechnic backgrounds. The cadets were also informed about the upcoming Online CEE scheduled from 01 to 12 June 2026 for Recruiting Year 2027. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, followed by a quiz and prize distribution for the cadets. @HQ_DG_NCC #JoinIndianArmy #IndianArmy

NCC Outreach Strengthens Youth Connect with Indian Army ARO Ayodhya under HQ Recruiting Zone (UP & Uttarakhand) conducted an outreach activity at BBS Inter College, Kadipur (Prayagraj), engaging enthusiastic NCC cadets and students. The session motivated students towards career opportunities in the Indian Army, including Agnipath Scheme, NDA, CDS and OTA entries, along with updated recruitment procedures. An interactive awareness session on recruitment processes and precautions against frauds and touts was also conducted. The outreach witnessed enthusiastic participation and keen interest among the NCC cadets. @HQ_DG_NCC #JoinIndianArmy #VeerAgniveer

Online CEE -2026 enrolment for JCOs , NCOs and Agniveers in INDIAN ARMY is scheduled from 01 Jun -12 Jun 2026. Admit cards for the exams are live for selected categories, and the link to download is available on JIA official website- joinindianarmy.nic.in The schedule of exam is also available on JIA website . Please read all instructions mentioned in the Admit card carefully before appearing for the exam .

“The strength of the Indian Army lies in the spirit, potential, and aspirations of the youth of our nation.” Today, DG Recruiting from Army Headquarters visited HQ Recruiting Zone, Jalandhar Cantt for his first official visit. The interaction was highly insightful, forward-looking, and motivating. Discussions revolved around: 🔹 The evolution of Army recruitment — past, present & future 🔹 Emerging trends and transformation in recruitment processes 🔹 Strategic focus on recruitment from Punjab & Jammu & Kashmir 🔹 Future plans, challenges, and innovative strategies for strengthening the recruitment ecosystem The session witnessed extensive brainstorming on key issues and future initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, outreach, and youth participation in the recruitment process. “Recruitment is not merely enrolment into the Army; it is nation-building through the empowerment of youth.” The visit served as an energising platform for exchange of ideas and reaffirmed the commitment towards attracting the best talent to serve the nation with pride and honour. #IndianArmy #Recruitment #NationBuilding #YouthPower #Punjab #JammuAndKashmir #JalandharCantt #ArmyRecruitment #ServingTheNation #Agniveer

RO (HQ), Chennai under the aegis of Headquarters Recruiting Zone Chennai conducted an outreach-cum-motivational lecture at State Bank of India Officers Association (SBIOA) International School, Chennai on 19 May 2026, motivating approximately 491 cadets of 13 (TN) NCC Bn. The sessions covered Army life, Officer Entry Schemes, Agniveer recruitment, eligibility criteria, and awareness against recruitment frauds, inspiring youth towards career opportunities in the Indian Army. @adgpi @laSouthern @HQ_DG_NCC @Def_PRO_Chennai #JoinIndianArmy #IndianArmy #Agniveer

Empowering Telangana's Youth for the Indian Army In a major push for youth empowerment, the Army Recruiting Office, Secunderabad teamed up with the Dept of Youth Services & Sports, Govt of Telangana, for a special live outreach program today on the T-SAT Network (NIPUNA Channel). Key Highlights from the Broadcast: 1.Comprehensive Career Guidance: The Director Recruiting detailed various pathways into the Indian Army, covering Agniveer categories (GD, Tech, Clerk, Tradesmen) and prestigious Officer entries (NDA, CDS, TGC etc). 2.Empowering Women: Highlighted the growing, diverse opportunities for women candidates through the Agnipath scheme. 3.Bonus Points for Skills & Achievements: Explained how ITI/Polytechnic diplomas, NCC ('A', 'B', 'C') certificates, and State/National sports achievements grant crucial bonus marks in final merit lists. 4.Grassroots Impact: Overcoming geographic barriers, the live session directly answered aspirant queries on exams, medical standards, and anti-touting measures. By leveraging state digital infrastructure, this initiative successfully delivered authentic, transparent recruitment guidance straight to rural and semi-urban defense aspirants across Telangana. @adgpi @dprohyd @tg_governor @laSouthern @TelanganaCS @TelanganaDGP #IndianArmy #JoinIndianArmy #Agniveer

Brigadier RS Chib, ZRO Ambala met Additional Chief Secretary Personnel, Mr Vijayendra Singh, IAS for discussing civil military cooperation and other important issues regarding recruitment of Agniveers from the state in the Indian Army.