The Army Agniveer CEE (Common Entrance Examination) 2026 is the written test that decides whether you move forward in the selection process or go home. Physical fitness matters, medical standards matter — but the CEE is where most candidates actually get eliminated. And the reason is simple: people don't study the right topics.
The Agniveer exam pattern is different for each post — GD, Technical, Clerk, and Tradesman each have their own syllabus and weightage. If you're preparing for GD but studying the Clerk pattern, you're wasting time. This article breaks down the exact exam pattern, subject-wise topics, marks distribution, and negative marking rules for every Agniveer post.
Agniveer CEE 2026 — Exam Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common Entrance Examination (CEE) |
| Conducting Body | Indian Army (joinindianarmy.nic.in) |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) — Online |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes (1 Hour) |
| Marks per Question | 2 Marks |
| Negative Marking | -0.5 for each wrong answer |
| Language | English & Hindi (Bilingual) |
| Exam Date | 1-16 June 2026 |
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Agniveer GD (General Duty) — Syllabus & Marks
This is the most popular category. If you're 10th pass and physically fit, GD is your entry point.
| Subject | Weightage | Approx. Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | 40% | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 30% | 15 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30% | 15 | 30 |
| Total | 100% | 50 | 100 |
General Science — What to Study (40% — Most Important)
- Physics: Laws of motion, work-energy-power, light, sound, heat, electricity, magnetism
- Chemistry: Elements & compounds, acids-bases-salts, metals & non-metals, chemical reactions, everyday chemistry
- Biology: Human body (digestive, respiratory, circulatory systems), diseases & prevention, nutrition, cells
- Focus: NCERT Class 8-10 Science textbooks. Most questions come directly from these.
General Knowledge (30%)
- Current Affairs: Last 6-12 months — national events, defence news, sports, awards, appointments
- Indian History: Freedom struggle, major battles, important dates and personalities
- Geography: Indian rivers, mountains, states & capitals, climate, soil types
- Indian Polity: Constitution basics, fundamental rights, Parliament, judiciary
- Defence-specific: Army ranks, wars fought by India, neighbouring countries, military exercises, recent defence deals
Mathematics (30%)
- Number system, HCF/LCM, simplification, percentage, profit & loss
- Ratio & proportion, average, time & work, time & distance
- Simple & compound interest, area & volume, basic algebra
- Level: Class 8-10 NCERT. Not tough — but speed matters.
Agniveer Technical — Syllabus & Marks
Technical posts require 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. The syllabus is based on 10+2 level.
| Subject | Weightage | Approx. Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 20% | 10 | 20 |
| Physics | 30% | 15 | 30 |
| Chemistry | 20% | 10 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 30% | 15 | 30 |
| Total | 100% | 50 | 100 |
Key difference: Physics and Maths are 10+2 CBSE level — significantly harder than GD. Topics include mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, electromagnetic induction, differentiation, integration, matrices, and probability.
Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper — Syllabus & Marks
| Subject | Weightage | Approx. Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 20% | 10 | 20 |
| General Science | 20% | 10 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20% | 10 | 20 |
| General English | 20% | 10 | 20 |
| Computer Science | 20% | 10 | 20 |
| Total | 100% | 50 | 100 |
Clerk is the only post that tests English and Computer Science. English covers grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions), comprehension, vocabulary, and sentence correction. Computer Science covers MS Office basics, internet, operating systems, and computer hardware fundamentals.
Agniveer Tradesman — Syllabus & Marks
| Subject | Weightage | Approx. Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 40% | 20 | 40 |
| General Science | 30% | 15 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30% | 15 | 30 |
| Total | 100% | 50 | 100 |
Tradesman is the easiest paper among all categories. GK weightage is highest (40%), and the difficulty level is Class 8-10.
Negative Marking — Don't Ignore This
Every wrong answer costs you 0.5 marks. That means if you attempt all 50 questions and get 10 wrong, you lose 5 marks — the equivalent of getting 2.5 questions right. Strategy matters:
- Attempt only if 60%+ sure. Random guessing will hurt your score.
- Leave doubtful questions for last. Answer confident ones first.
- In GD, focus on Science first — 40% weightage, most scoring.
- In Technical, nail Physics and Maths — 60% of the paper.
Selection Process — Beyond CEE
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Online CEE | 50 MCQs, 100 marks, 1 hour |
| Stage 2: Physical Fitness Test | 1.6 km run, pull-ups, 9 ft ditch, zig-zag balance |
| Stage 3: Physical Measurement | Height, weight, chest measurement |
| Stage 4: Medical Exam | Vision 6/6, colour perception, general fitness |
| Stage 5: Document Verification | Original certificates, domicile, caste |
| Final: Merit List | Based on CEE score + bonus marks (NCC, sports, relation) |
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