The Indian Army Recruiting Office (HQ) Bangalore, under the HQ Recruiting Zone Bangalore, has announced that the Agnipath Recruitment Rally will be conducted at the District Stadium, Ballari, from November 13 to November 19, 2025. The rally is being organised for shortlisted candidates from Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, and Mahe who have qualified in the Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) held between June 30 and July 10, 2025.
Rally Details and Categories
The recruitment rally aims to enrol eligible youth into the Indian Army under various Agniveer categories. The rally schedule and district eligibility are as follows:
- Agniveer General Duty only (single category applicants):
Eligible districts — Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Ballari, Chamarajanagar, Ramanagara, Kodagu, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Hassan, Chitradurga, and Vijayanagara. - Other single category applicants (Technical, Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, Tradesman 10th Pass, and Tradesman 8th Pass):
Eligible districts — Same as above under RO (HQ) Bangalore jurisdiction. - Multiple category applicants:
Eligible districts — Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Gadag, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Haveri, Davanagere, Shivamogga, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, and Dakshina Kannada, under ARO Mangalore.
Admit Cards and Instructions
The results of the Common Entrance Exam have already been published on the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Admit cards for the rally will be sent to shortlisted candidates via their registered email addresses and can also be downloaded directly from the Join Indian Army portal by logging into individual accounts.
Candidates are advised to check their emails regularly and ensure that their details are up to date on the recruitment portal.
Official Advisory to Candidates
The Indian Army has issued a strict advisory urging all applicants not to fall prey to touts or intermediaries. The selection process is purely merit-based, determined by candidates’ performance in the online exam, physical tests, and final merit list.
Candidates are also reminded to verify all eligibility requirements related to age, education, and documentation as specified in the official notification published on March 12, 2025, on the Join Indian Army website.
Agnipath Scheme: Opportunity for Youth
The Agnipath Scheme, launched by the Government of India, offers young aspirants the opportunity to serve in the armed forces as Agniveers for a four-year tenure, with a chance for continued service based on performance and merit. The scheme aims to empower youth with discipline, skill development, and national service experience.
This upcoming rally in Ballari is expected to see a strong turnout of candidates from across the southern states, reaffirming the youth’s enthusiasm to serve the nation under the Agnipath initiative.
