April 10, 2025

Join Indian Army Common Entrance Exam (CEE) Recruitment 2025: Everything You Need to KnowHello World

If you have ever dreamt of serving your country by becoming a part of the prestigious Indian Army, now is your chance! The Indian Army has officially released the notification for the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) Recruitment 2025, inviting applications for various posts under the Agniveer Rally Bharti, JCO, Havildar, and Sepoy Pharma categories. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity to join the defense forces and serve the nation with honor and pride.

In this post, we will cover everything you need to know about the Indian Army CEE 2025 recruitment, including important dates, eligibility criteria, vacancy details, age limits, physical standards, selection procedure, and how to apply online.

Important Dates

  • Application Start Date: 12 March 2025

  • Last Date to Apply Online: 25 April 2025

  • Agniveer Exam Date: June 2025

  • Admit Card Release: Available before the exam

Make sure to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹250

  • SC / ST: ₹250

  • Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking

Age Limit (as on 01 October 2025)

  • Agniveer GD / Technical / Assistant / Tradesman: 17.5 to 21 Years

  • Soldier Technical: 17.5 to 23 Years

  • Sepoy Pharma: 19 to 25 Years

  • JCO Religious Teacher: 25 to 34 Years

  • JCO Catering: 21 to 27 Years

  • Havildar: 20 to 25 Years

Candidates must meet the age criteria according to the post they are applying for.

Vacancy and Eligibility Details

1. Havildar Education

  • IT / Cyber Specialization:
    Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in BCA / MCA / B.Tech / B.Sc / M.Sc (IT, AI, ML, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, etc.) with a minimum of 50% marks.

  • Information Operations:
    Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in IT, CS, Mass Communication, Journalism, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration, Military Study.

  • Linguist:
    BA/MA in foreign languages like Chinese, Burmese/Myanmar, with 50% minimum marks.

2. Havildar Surveyor Automated Cartographer

  • Education Qualification:
    BA/B.Sc with Mathematics and 10+2 PCM with 50% marks in each subject
    OR
    BE/B.Tech in Civil / Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechanical / Computer streams with 50% in PCM subjects in 10+2.

3. JCO Catering

  • Qualification:
    10+2 pass with a Diploma/Certificate in Cookery / Hotel Management / Catering Technology.

4. JCO Religious Teacher (Dharm Guru)

  • RT Pandit/Pandit Gorkha: Hindu with Shastri/Acharya in Sanskrit, or 1-year diploma in Karam Kand

  • RT Granthi: Sikh with Bachelor’s degree and Gyani in Punjabi

  • RT Maulvi: Muslim with Bachelor’s degree and Alim in Arabic or Adeeb-e-Mahir in Urdu

  • RT Padre: Christian with Bachelor’s degree

  • RT Buddhist: Buddhist with Bachelor’s degree

Physical Eligibility for RT (General):

  • Height: 160 cm (157 cm for Gorkhas/Ladakh)

  • Chest: 77 cm

  • 1.6 Km Running: 8 minutes

5. Agniveer (General Duty GD, Technical, Assistant, Tradesman)

  • Candidates must belong to the district where the rally is held.

  • Qualification:

    • GD: Class 10th pass

    • Technical: 10+2 with PCM

    • Assistant / Store Keeper: 10+2

    • Tradesman: Class 8th or 10th (post-wise)

Physical Eligibility:

  • Height:

    • Store Keeper/Assistant: 162 cm

    • GD, Technical, Tradesman: 169 cm

  • 1.6 KM Running: 5 minutes 30 seconds (60 Marks)

  • Pull Ups: 10 (40 Marks)

  • Additional Tests: 9 Feet Ditch, Zigzag Balance

6. Agniveer GD (Women Military Police)

  • Qualification: Class 10th pass with 45% marks overall and 33% in each subject

  • Physical Eligibility:

    • Height: 162 cm

    • Running: 1.6 KM in 7 min 30 sec

    • Long Jump: 10 feet

    • High Jump: 3 feet

7. Soldier Technical Nursing Assistant

  • Qualification:

    • 10+2 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate and 40% in each subject

    • OR 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Botany/Zoology, and English

Physical Standards:

  • Height:

    • Eastern UP: 169 cm

    • Western UP: 170 cm

    • Uttarakhand: 163 cm

  • 1.6 KM Run: 5 min 45 sec

  • Pull Ups, 9 Feet Ditch, Zigzag Balance

8. Sepoy Pharma

  • Qualification:

    • 10+2 with D.Pharma (55%) and Pharmacy Council Registration

    • OR B.Pharma (50%) with Council Registration

Physical Standards:

  • Height:

    • Eastern UP: 169 cm

    • Western UP: 170 cm

    • Uttarakhand: 163 cm

  • Running: 1.6 KM in 5 min 45 sec

  • Pull Ups, 9 Feet Ditch, Zigzag Balance

Selection Process

The selection procedure includes the following stages:

  1. Written Test (CEE):
    Conducted online, this exam filters candidates based on educational and aptitude merit.

  2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
    Includes running, pull-ups, ditch jumping, and zigzag balancing.

  3. Medical Examination:
    Ensures the candidate is physically and mentally fit for service.

  4. Document Verification & Final Merit List:
    Only candidates who pass all stages are shortlisted for final recruitment.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official Indian Army website or recruitment portal.

  2. Click on the link for “Indian Army CEE 2025 Recruitment”.

  3. Register using your email ID and mobile number.

  4. Fill in all personal, academic, and physical details.

  5. Upload scanned documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates.

  6. Pay the application fee.

  7. Submit and download the confirmation page for future use.

Conclusion

The Indian Army CEE Recruitment 2025 offers multiple opportunities for young, passionate, and patriotic individuals to serve the nation. Whether you are interested in technical roles, religious service, catering, or general duty, there’s a role for you. With proper preparation and dedication, you can secure your place in one of the world’s most respected defense forces.

Apply before 25 April 2025 and start preparing today for a brighter, disciplined, and proud future with the Indian Army. Jai Hind!