Army Common Entrance Exam Recruitment 2025: Are you ready to serve the nation by joining the Indian Army? The Indian Army has announced the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) Recruitment 2025 for enthusiastic candidates looking to be a part of the esteemed force. Interested applicants can apply online from March 12, 2025, to April 10, 2025. Read on for comprehensive details on eligibility, application process, important dates, and selection procedure.
Indian Army CEE 2025 – Overview
Recruitment Authority:
Join Indian Army (Bhartiya Sena)
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Exam Name:
Indian Army Common Entrance Exam (CEE) 2025-26
Posts Available:
- Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Assistant, Store Keeper, Tradesman, Women Military Police)
- Havildar (Education, Surveyor Automated Cartographer)
- Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) (Religious Teacher, Catering)
- Sepoy (Pharma)
- Soldier (Technical Nursing Assistant)
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: March 12, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: April 10, 2025
- Exam Date: June 2025
- Admit Card Availability: Before the Exam
Army Common Entrance Exam Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹250/-
- SC/ST: ₹250/-
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Age Limit Criteria
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Agniveer (GD, Technical, Assistant, Tradesman) | 17.5 to 21 Years |
| Soldier Technical | 17.5 to 23 Years |
| Sepoy Pharma | 19-25 Years |
| JCO Religious Teacher | 27-34 Years (as of 01/10/2025) |
| JCO Catering | 21-27 Years (as of 01/10/2025) |
| Havildar | 20-25 Years (as of 01/10/2025) |
Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
Havildar Education
- IT/Cyber: BCA, MCA, B.Tech, B.Sc, M.Sc (IT, AI, ML, Data Science, Cyber Security) with 50% minimum marks.
- Information Operations: Bachelor/Master’s degree with 50% marks in IT, Mass Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, or related fields.
- Linguist: BA/MA in Foreign Languages (Chinese/Myanmar) with 50% marks.
Havildar Surveyor Automated Cartographer
- BA/B.Sc in Mathematics OR 10+2 PCM with 50% marks in each subject.
- Engineering degree in Civil, Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science.
JCO Catering
- 10+2 (Intermediate) with Diploma/Certificate in Cookery, Hotel Management, or Catering Technology.
JCO Religious Teacher (Dharm Guru)
- RT Pandit/Pandit Gorkha: Hindu candidates with Shastri/Acharya in Sanskrit with Karam Kand or a one-year diploma in Karam Kand.
- RT Granthi: Sikh candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and Gyani in Punjabi.
- RT Maulvi: Muslim candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, Alim in Arabic, or Adeeb-e-Mahir in Urdu.
- RT Padre: Christian candidates with a Bachelor’s degree.
- RT Buddhist Monk: Buddhist candidates with a Bachelor’s degree.
Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Tradesman, Store Keeper)
- Educational Qualification: 8th, 10th, or 12th as per post requirements.
- Height & Physical Standards: Varies by region; refer to the official notification for details.
Agniveer (Women Military Police)
- Educational Qualification: 10th Pass with at least 45% marks.
- Physical Requirements: 162 CM height, 1.6 KM running in 7 min 30 sec, long jump (10 feet), high jump (3 feet).
Soldier Technical Nursing Assistant
- Qualification: 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English with 50% marks OR 10+2 with Botany, Zoology & English with 50% marks.
Sepoy Pharma
- Qualification: 10+2 with D.Pharma (55% marks) & Pharmacy Council Registration OR B.Pharma (50% marks) with State Pharmacy Council Registration.
Physical Fitness Standards
- 1.6 KM Running: 5 min 30 sec (Agniveer), 8 min (JCO Religious Teacher)
- Pull-ups: 10 times (for male candidates)
- 9 Feet Ditch & Zigzag Balance: Required for all posts
Army Common Entrance Exam Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
- Online Written Test (CEE) – Based on post requirements.
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT) – Running, pull-ups, balance tests.
- Medical Examination – Ensuring candidates meet medical standards.
- Document Verification – Final stage before selection.
How to Apply Army Common Entrance Exam Recruitment 2025?
- Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website.
- Click on the CEE 2025 Online Application link.
- You have to register in which you have to enter all the information carefully and fill the application form
- Upload necessary documents (photo, signature, educational certificates).
- Pay the application fee online.
- After that submit the application form so that it can be useful in future.
Final Thoughts
Joining the Indian Army is a prestigious opportunity to serve the nation with honor. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss this chance! Apply before April 10, 2025, and start preparing for the selection process.
For detailed notifications and further updates, visit the official Indian Army website.