The 1 EME Centre, Secunderabad has officially released the detailed notification for the Unit Headquarters (UHQ) Quota Recruitment Rally under the Agnipath Scheme for the year 2026 (Advt No. cbc 10103/11/0004/2627). This special recruitment rally is exclusively organized for the dependents of War Widows, Widows, Ex-servicemen, Servicemen, and Outstanding Sportsmen. Eligible and interested candidates can directly attend the Walk-in Rally starting from 29 August 2026 for the posts of Agniveer Technical and Agniveer Tradesman (Chef). We advise all candidates to carefully read the complete notification and gather all necessary documents on rojgar khabar before reporting to the rally venue.
1 EME Centre Secunderabad Agniveer UHQ Rally Recruitment 2026 Details
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | cbc 10103/11/0004/2627 |
| Rally Start / Reporting Date | 29 August 2026 (06:00 AM) |
| Common Entrance Exam (CEE) – Technical | 10 October 2026 (08:00 AM) |
| Common Entrance Exam (CEE) – Tradesman | 11 October 2026 (08:00 AM) |
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to confirm from the Join Indian Army official website.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 0 / Nil (Walk-in Rally) |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹ 0 / Nil |
| All Category Female | ₹ 0 / Nil |
| Payment Mode | No Fee Required |
1 EME Centre Secunderabad Recruitment 2026: Age Limit as on 01 January/July 2027
- Minimum Age: 17.5 Years.
- Maximum Age: 22 Years.
- Date of Birth Range: Candidate must be born between 01 July 2005 to 01 July 2009. (Age calculation minimum as on 01 Jan 2027 and maximum as on 01 July 2027 as per official notification).
- Age Relaxation Extra as per 1 EME Centre Secunderabad UHQ Recruitment Rules.
Post Name, Vacancies and Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Agniveer (Technical) | • 10+2 / Intermediate Exam passed in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English as subjects.• Must have at least 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject.OR• 10+2 / Intermediate passed in Science from a recognized board (including NIOS) AND a minimum 1-year ITI course in any trade with NSQF Level-4 or above.OR• 10th pass with 50% aggregate and 40% in English, Maths, and Science, along with 2 years ITI training OR 2/3 years Diploma in respective technical trades (e.g., Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Diesel Mechanic, Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, Electrician, IT, Instrument Mechanic, Draftsman, Surveyor, Computer Science, Automobile Engineering, etc.). |
| Agniveer Tradesman (Chef) | • Class 10th Simple Pass.• No stipulation in overall aggregate percentage, but the candidate must have scored a minimum of 33% marks in each of the main subjects. |
| Outstanding Sportsmen Quota | • Open Category for Swimming/Diving and Volleyball players.• Must hold a sports certificate recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports / National Sports Federations.• Must have secured 1st or 2nd position at National/State level, or 1st/2nd position at District/College/School/University level.• Certificates without the exact position secured will be rejected. |
Mode of Selection Process
The selection process for the 1 EME Centre UHQ Quota Recruitment Rally consists of the following sequential stages:
- Stage 1: Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at the Rally Site.
- Stage 2: Physical Measurement Test (PMT).
- Stage 3: Detailed Document Verification.
- Stage 4: Medical Examination.
- Stage 5: Common Entrance Examination (CEE) for medically fit candidates (Scheduled for 10 & 11 October 2026).
1 EME Centre Secunderabad Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026
The Common Entrance Examination (CEE) pattern generally follows the Indian Army Agniveer standard structure.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge / Reasoning | Standard Army Pattern | Standard | 1 Hour (Approx) |
| Maths / Science | Standard Army Pattern | Standard | 1 Hour (Approx) |
| Specific Trade Subjects | Standard Army Pattern | Standard | 1 Hour (Approx) |
(Note: The exact marking scheme will be informed to the candidates upon successfully clearing the physical and medical tests at the rally venue. Candidates should prepare standard 10th/12th level syllabus for GK, Maths, and Sciences).
How To Apply Walk-in for 1 EME Centre Secunderabad Recruitment 2026
Candidates eligible under the UHQ Quota do not need to fill out a traditional online application form. Instead, they must directly attend the Walk-in recruitment rally. Follow the crucial steps below to attend the rally successfully:
- Rally Venue: Candidates must report at 1 EME Centre, 1 Training Battalion, Milkha Singh Stadium, Secunderabad.
- Reporting Date & Time: The reporting date is 29 August 2026 at sharp 06:00 AM for all categories (Agniveer Technical, Tradesman Chef, and Sportsmen).
- Mandatory Documents (Bring Original + 2 Self-Attested Photocopies):
- All Educational Certificates & Marksheets.
- Notarized Affidavit on ₹10 Stamp Paper as per Agnipath Scheme.
- Caste Certificate issued by Tehsildar / SDM.
- Religion Certificate.
- Character Certificate signed by School/College Principal.
- Relation Certificate issued by the respective Record Office.
- Discharge Book / PPO (For Ex-Servicemen).
- Character Certificate from Sarpanch/Municipal Corporation (issued within the last 6 months).
- Family Group Photo details.
- Unmarried Certificate with photo certified by Tehsildar/Magistrate.
- Aadhar Card and PAN Card.
- Serving Certificate signed by Adjutant/OC (For active duty personnel).
- Sponsor Affidavit verified by Class-1 Magistrate.
- NCC and Sports Certificates (if available).
- Tattoo Certificate.
- Name/DOB/Address change certificate from Class-1 Magistrate (if applicable).
- Indemnity Bond.
- Police Verification Certificate.
- 20 recent passport-size color photographs with a white background.
- Note: All documents must be in English or Hindi. Regional language documents must be translated and notarized in English/Hindi.
- For further queries, candidates can contact the helpline: 040-27863016.
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Important Question about recruitment (FAQ)
Q1. Who is eligible to attend the 1 EME Centre Secunderabad Rally 2026? Ans. This specific UHQ recruitment rally is exclusively for the dependents (sons/brothers) of War Widows, Widows, Ex-servicemen, Servicemen, and outstanding open-category sportsmen. General civilian candidates without relation certificates cannot apply.
Q2. What is the reporting date and venue for the 1 EME Centre UHQ Rally? Ans. Eligible candidates must report on 29 August 2026 at 06:00 AM at the 1 EME Centre, 1 Training Battalion, Milkha Singh Stadium, Secunderabad.
Q3. What is the age limit for Agniveer Technical and Tradesman posts? Ans. The age limit for both posts is 17.5 years to 22 years. Candidates must be born between 01 July 2005 and 01 July 2009.
Q4. Do I need to pay an application fee for this Walk-in Rally? Ans. No, there is no application fee required to participate in the UHQ Walk-in Recruitment Rally.
Q5. When will the written exam (CEE) be conducted? Ans. The Common Entrance Examination (CEE) for Agniveer Technical will be held on 10 October 2026, and for Agniveer Tradesman (Chef) on 11 October 2026, at 08:00 AM for candidates who clear the physical and medical tests.
Q6. Is an online application required before attending the rally? Ans. No online application is required. This is a direct walk-in recruitment process where candidates must present themselves physically with all original documents and self-attested photocopies on the reporting day.
