Shillong, March 2 : The District Administration of East Khasi Hills District hosted a career guidance programme on March 2 at the Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong, to sensitise and prepare local youth for the upcoming Agniveer (Indian Army) and Agniveervayu (Indian Air Force) recruitment drives 2026 .
The programme was attended by R.M. Kurbah, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, and S. Warjri, MCS, Additional Deputy Commissioner . Strategic insights were shared by Col. Vinay Kumar, Director of the Army Recruiting Office, Retired Lt. Colonel Sebastian Marbaniang, Zila Sainik Welfare Officer, and a resource person from the Indian Air Force .
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner urged local youth to take advantage of the opportunity, noting that recruitment rallies will be held in Shillong to ensure maximum accessibility . She highlighted that over 700 regional candidates joined the Agniveer and BSF last year, reflecting the impact of such guidance sessions .
Col. Vinay Kumar provided a comprehensive roadmap for the Agniveer recruitment process and announced that the online registration window remains open until April 1, 2026 .
Key details shared include:
- Registration Deadline: April 1, 2026
- Online Examination: June 1 to June 15, 2026
- Physical Standards (Women): Baseline height requirement of 162 cm, with a 4 cm relaxation (158 cm) for candidates from the North East Region, as well as Gorkha and Garhwali candidates
- 1.6 Km Run:
- Group I: Within 7 minutes 30 seconds
- Group II: Between 7 minutes 31 seconds and 8 minutes
- Selection Process: Physical Fitness Test, Physical Measurement Test and Medical Examination
Col. Kumar emphasised the long-term benefits of the Agniveer scheme and encouraged youth to complete their registrations on time .
A Wing Commander from the Indian Air Force informed aspirants that the Agniveervayu recruitment rally for candidates from across the North Eastern States will be held in Shillong .
Key details include:
- Rally Date & Venue: March 20, 2026, at Headquarters Eastern Air Command, Nonglyer, Upper Shillong
- Educational Qualification: Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English
- Physical Standards: Minimum height of 152 cm for males and 147 cm for females from the North East
- Selection Process: Physical Test followed by Written Examination
- Career Path: Up to 25% of Agniveers may be enrolled into the permanent cadre based on performance
The Wing Commander encouraged interested candidates to visit the official portal at https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in for detailed information regarding the 2026 recruitment drive .
