Agniveer Rally 2026: Do not fall for the words of touts; carry these documents with you, or else you will fail..

Indian Army Agniveer Rally 2026: Many young people harbor a strong desire to serve the nation by joining the Indian Army. If you have cleared the written examination for the Agniveer recruitment, the time has come to step onto the actual field. Lakhs of youths from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand applied for this recruitment drive. The phase comprising the physical test and document verification is now set to begin for those who succeeded in the written exam.

It is often observed that while candidates successfully clear the running and physical standards through hard work on the field, they get disqualified at the rally venue due to minor oversights or a lack of required documents. To prevent such issues, the Indian Army has issued essential guidelines and a list of required documents. If you are planning to participate in the Army Agniveer recruitment rally, here are the details regarding the schedule and the documents you must carry.

Recruitment Rally Venue in Lucknow: January 11 to 28
The Army Recruitment Headquarters has finalized the dates for the recruitment rally at the Lucknow AMC Centre and College Stadium. The rally will be conducted in three distinct phases from January 11 to January 28. Approximately 45,000 candidates from 12 districts—including Lucknow, Kanpur Dehat, Unnao, Fatehpur, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Gonda, Banda, Kannauj, Mahoba, Auraiya, and Barabanki—will showcase their mettle.

Agniveer Recruitment Rally Schedule: When will the tests take place?

Specific dates have been set to ensure the Agniveer recruitment process is transparent and smooth:
Agniveer Male Recruitment: Rallies for General Duty, Technical, Clerk, and Tradesman posts will be held between January 11 and January 24.
Women Military Police: A recruitment rally for female candidates from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will be held on January 25.
Medical Examination: Medical tests for candidates who successfully clear the physical examination will be conducted from January 25 to January 28.

Document Verification: Which documents should you carry? You must carry all original documents at the time of entry and document verification (DV) at the Agniveer rally ground. The absence of any document could lead to disqualification from the process. Ensure you carry the following certificates:

Admit Card: Original rally admit card (clear printout).
Educational Certificates: Original marksheets and board certificates for Class 10 and Class 12.
Identity Proof: Aadhaar card and more than 20 recent passport-sized photographs.
Domicile and Caste Certificates: Original domicile certificate, caste certificate, and EWS certificate (if applicable).

Character Certificate: Character certificate issued by the Village Sarpanch or a local authority.
Other Special Certificates: Sports quota or NCC certificates (if applicable).

Pay Attention to Photocopies and File Management
As per the new Indian Army guidelines, it is mandatory to bring two photocopies of each original document. These photocopies must be either self-attested or attested by a gazetted officer. Before heading to the recruitment rally, organize all documents in a waterproof file and double-check them carefully at home.

Beware of Touts; Trust Your Hard Work
The Indian Army has advised youth to be extremely cautious of fraudsters and touts. Army recruitment is fair, transparent, and based solely on merit. No outsider or tout can assist in the selection process. Therefore, do not be misled by anyone, stay away from rumors, and have faith in your own confidence and hard work.

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