Army GD Agniveer Preparation Guide

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Army GD Agniveer Preparation Guide 2026

Overview

Army GD (General Duty) Agniveer recruits soldiers for general duty roles in the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme, for a 4-year tenure with a partial extension option. It is conducted by the Indian Army, under the Agnipath scheme.

Exam Pattern

Army GD Agniveer has 3 stages:

1. Common Entrance Examination (CEE)

Objective test covering General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, and Reasoning.

2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Running (1.6 km), and measurements of height, chest, and weight against Army standards.

3. Medical Examination

Detailed medical fitness check as per Army medical standards.

Detailed Syllabus

General Knowledge
General Science
Mathematics
Reasoning

Eligibility

10th pass (for GD) from a recognized board; age typically 17.5–21 years, per the current Agnipath notification.

Preparation Strategy

Learn the Exact Stage Sequence: Army GD Agniveer has 3 stages (Common Entrance Examination (CEE) → Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) → Medical Examination) — know what each stage tests before you start preparing so you don't over-invest in the wrong one first.
Build the Syllabus Subject by Subject: Work through General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, and the remaining topics one at a time rather than jumping between subjects — depth beats breadth in the early weeks.
Attempt Every Question: There is no negative marking for the objective stage, so an educated guess never costs you.
Practice Under Real Conditions: Take full-length mock tests on YourMockTest for the objective stage(s), simulating the real timer, before attempting the actual Army GD Agniveer.
Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.

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Now that you are familiar with the structural blueprint, take a full-length mock test to establish your benchmark speed, accuracy, and section-switching metrics.

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Exam Pattern

Army GD Agniveer has 3 stages:

1. Common Entrance Examination (CEE)

Objective test covering General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, and Reasoning.

2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Running (1.6 km), and measurements of height, chest, and weight against Army standards.

3. Medical Examination

Detailed medical fitness check as per Army medical standards.

Preparation Strategy

Learn the Exact Stage Sequence: Army GD Agniveer has 3 stages (Common Entrance Examination (CEE) → Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) → Medical Examination) — know what each stage tests before you start preparing so you don't over-invest in the wrong one first.

Build the Syllabus Subject by Subject: Work through General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, and the remaining topics one at a time rather than jumping between subjects — depth beats breadth in the early weeks.

Attempt Every Question: There is no negative marking for the objective stage, so an educated guess never costs you.

Practice Under Real Conditions: Take full-length mock tests on YourMockTest for the objective stage(s), simulating the real timer, before attempting the actual Army GD Agniveer.

Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.