The Indian Army’s Agniveer Recruitment Rally 2026 began on Tuesday at the Dasarath Deb State Sports Complex in Badharghat, Agartala, with candidates from across Tripura taking part in the selection process.
Organised under the aegis of the Spear Corps and the Army Recruiting Office (ARO), Silchar, the five-day recruitment drive will continue until October 17.
According to information shared by the Army, candidate registrations have increased by 92 per cent compared with previous recruitment cycles, reflecting growing participation among young people across the state.
The rally began early on October 13 with the mandatory 1.6-kilometre run. A total of 337 candidates participated in the first batch. Those who clear the timed run proceed to subsequent stages, including the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), document verification and preliminary medical examinations.
Recruitment Drive Scheduled in Two Phases
The recruitment process has been divided into two operational phases. From October 13 to 15, candidates will undergo physical fitness runs, physical measurements, document verification and initial medical screenings in daily batches.
Specialised medical evaluations for remaining candidates and administrative formalities are scheduled for October 16 and 17.
To ensure the smooth conduct of the rally, arrangements have been made at the sports complex through coordination between the Agartala civil administration and Indian Army personnel. Facilities include designated holding areas, emergency medical stations, drinking water and registration counters for candidates arriving from different parts of Tripura.
Military officials praised the discipline displayed by the first batch of candidates and wished success to those participating in the remaining stages of the recruitment process.