Army Clerk Agniveer 2026: Syllabus Guide

The Army Clerk Agniveer syllabus covers five subjects tested in the online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) for Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical: General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, Computer Science and General English, plus an English typing test. The level sits around Class 10 for science and maths and around Class 12 for English and computer awareness, because the role is office and stores work.

The Indian Army names the exam and its format in the notification for recruiting year 2027 but does not publish a topic-wise syllabus. The topic lists below are built from the subjects in the official practice tests on the Join Indian Army portal and from questions asked in previous years. Use them as a working checklist, not as an official list.

Clerk/SKT Syllabus at a Glance

Key Changes to Know

• Typing is part of the CEE: The current notification places the typing test inside the online exam, and only those who qualify it are called to the rally.

• Typing centres only: Clerk/SKT applicants can choose only exam centres with typing facilities, so the typing skill is now tested on the same day as the written paper.

• Thirteen languages: The CEE is offered in English, Hindi and 11 regional languages. English questions still test English, whatever language you choose for the rest.

• Normalisation: Scores are normalised across sessions, so a harder shift does not automatically hurt you.

Older pages may still show a different typing arrangement or an outdated paper split, so follow the official notification.

General Knowledge Syllabus

Defence awareness is a dependable scoring area because the facts are stable and the questions repeat in style. Spend a fixed 20 minutes a day on current affairs rather than cramming it in the last week.

For current affairs, keep one monthly compilation and the press releases of the Ministry of Defence as your two sources. Note appointments of service chiefs, new equipment inductions, joint exercises with other countries and major sports results, since these are the themes that have appeared most often in defence-entry papers.

General Science Syllabus

Physics

• Mechanics: Motion, force, laws of motion, work, energy, power, gravitation.

• Heat, light and sound: Reflection, refraction, lenses, human eye, sound waves.

• Electricity and magnetism: Current, resistance, Ohm's law, magnetic effects, household circuits.

Chemistry

• Matter and reactions: Elements, compounds, mixtures, chemical reactions and equations.

• Acids, bases and salts: pH, common examples and uses.

• Metals and carbon: Properties of metals and non-metals, carbon compounds, everyday chemistry.

Biology

• Human body: Digestive, respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems.

• Health: Diseases and causes, vitamins and deficiency diseases, nutrition, first aid basics.

• Life processes: Cells, heredity basics, plants, environment and ecology.

Science questions are mostly one-line facts or simple concepts. NCERT Class 9 and 10 science books cover nearly everything, so read them once fully before using any shorter source.

Mathematics Syllabus

Arithmetic carries the most marks in mathematics for this category, and it also connects to the store-keeping side of the job. Learn squares up to 30, cubes up to 15 and percentage-to-fraction conversions by heart, because they save time on almost every question.

Computer Science Syllabus

• Fundamentals: Generations of computers, input and output devices, CPU, memory types (RAM, ROM, cache), storage devices.

• Software: System and application software, operating systems, Windows basics, file management.

• MS Office: Word formatting, Excel formulas and functions, PowerPoint basics, common shortcut keys.

• Internet and networking: Browsers, email, URLs, LAN, WAN, modem, Wi-Fi, basic protocols.

• Number systems: Binary, decimal, octal and hexadecimal conversions, bits and bytes.

• Security: Viruses, malware, firewalls, passwords and safe practices.

Questions here reward hands-on use. If you practise Excel formulas and keyboard shortcuts on a real computer, you will remember them far better than from a list.

General English Syllabus

English is the deciding section for most Clerk/SKT candidates. Grammar rules give quick marks, while vocabulary builds slowly, so start both on day one. Read one editorial or a short English article daily and note five new words with their usage.

Typing Test Requirements

The notification describes 30 words per minute in English as desirable and says only candidates who qualify the typing test are called for Phase II. Accuracy matters as much as speed, so practise on a standard keyboard without looking at the keys.

• Weeks 1 to 2: Learn the home row and correct finger placement at a slow, accurate pace.

• Weeks 3 to 6: Build to 25 words per minute with 15-minute daily sessions.

• Week 7 onwards: Hold 35 words per minute or more so that exam nerves still leave you above 30.

Sample Question Types by Section

Knowing the shape of a question helps you prepare the right way. The examples below are written by us to show the typical style; they are not taken from an official paper.

Most questions can be answered in under a minute if the concept is clear. If a question takes you three minutes in practice, the gap is in the concept, not in speed, so go back to the topic before taking more tests. Practising these styles under time in Testkart online tests shows which ones still slow you down.

High-Weight Topics to Prioritise

• English grammar rules: Tenses, subject-verb agreement, articles and prepositions appear in error spotting, fill in the blanks and sentence improvement alike, so one rule earns marks in several question types.

• Percentage and ratio: These two topics feed into profit and loss, interest, averages and data questions, which makes them the base of the maths section.

• Defence awareness: Ranks, commands, regiments, exercises and gallantry awards are stable facts that repeat across years.

• MS Office and shortcuts: Excel functions and keyboard shortcuts are frequent in computer questions and easy to master with practice.

• Human body and nutrition: Vitamins, deficiency diseases and body systems are the most repeated science themes.

Common Syllabus Mistakes

• Treating English as an easy section: Many candidates underestimate it, yet it has been the largest block in recent patterns and the one where scores spread out most.

• Skipping computer basics: Arts and Commerce students often leave this section for last, then lose easy marks on shortcuts and number systems.

• Reading too many GK sources: One static GK book and one monthly current affairs source, revised often, beat five sources read once.

• Leaving typing for the last month: Typing speed grows slowly, and failing the typing test ends your chance regardless of your written score.

Overlap with Other Agniveer Papers

If you plan to apply for two categories, the shared subjects let you prepare once. Read the Army GD Agniveer page for that paper, and the Indian Army Agniveer page for all categories.

Is There a Syllabus for the Rally?

No. The recruitment rally tests physical fitness, physical measurements, documents and medical standards. There is no written paper at the rally, but the 1.6 km run, pull-ups, 9 ft ditch and zig-zag balance must be practised for months, not days.

Keep your original certificates ready well before the rally. The notification lists Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, domicile, caste, character and unmarried certificates, and any NCC, sports or relationship certificates you claim bonus marks for. No bonus certificate is accepted after the rally ends.

How to Cover the Syllabus

1. Weeks 1 to 4: English grammar and vocabulary daily, arithmetic basics, and NCERT Class 9 and 10 science.

2. Weeks 5 to 8: Static GK, defence awareness, computer fundamentals and MS Office practice, with 20 minutes of current affairs a day.

3. Weeks 9 to 12: Topic-wise tests in every section, timed comprehension, and typing practice towards 35 words per minute.

4. Final phase: Full-length tests in the 60-minute format, same-day analysis, and revision from your error log.