Bareilly: Preparations have been intensified by the district administration for the upcoming Agniveer Army recruitment rally under the Agnipath scheme of the Indian Army. The recruitment drive will be conducted at the Jat Regiment Centre campus in Bareilly from March 11 to March 23.
A preparatory meeting was held at the Jat Regiment Centre auditorium to review arrangements. The meeting was attended by Additional District Magistrate (City) Saurabh Dubey, Director of the Army Recruitment Office, Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam, and other senior officials from the district administration and the Army. Officials also inspected the ongoing preparations at the venue. The ADM directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination and ensure timely completion of arrangements.
Thousands of candidates from 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh — Bareilly, Bahraich, Balrampur, Shravasti, Lakhimpur Kheri, Shahjahanpur, Sitapur, Sambhal, Pilibhit, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, and Badaun — are expected to participate in the rally.
To facilitate candidates, comprehensive arrangements will be made for drinking water, temporary toilets, rest areas, medical camps, ambulances, lighting, and sanitation. Adequate police force will be deployed to maintain law and order and manage crowd control, with special surveillance at sensitive points. The Transport Department has been directed to ensure smooth traffic management and prevent congestion. The Health Department will keep medical teams on standby, while municipal authorities will oversee cleanliness and lighting arrangements.
Army officials stated that the recruitment process will be conducted in a transparent, fair, and peaceful manner. Candidates have been advised to arrive on time, carry all required documents, and stay away from rumors and touts.
The Director of the Army Recruitment Office urged all candidates to download and carry their admit cards. Those facing difficulties in downloading their rally admit cards from their registered email IDs may contact the Army Recruitment Office, Bareilly, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
The recruitment schedule has been announced as follows:
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March 11, 2026: Agniveer (Technical) – for candidates from all 12 districts
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March 12, 2026: Agniveer (Tradesmen 8th & 10th pass) and Agniveer (Clerk/SKT) – for candidates from all 12 districts
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March 13, 2026: Agniveer (General Duty) – for candidates from Bahraich, Balrampur, Shravasti, and Lakhimpur Kheri
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March 14, 2026: Agniveer (General Duty) – for Shahjahanpur and Sitapur
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March 15, 2026: Agniveer (General Duty) – for Sambhal and Pilibhit
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March 16, 2026: Agniveer (General Duty) – for Hardoi
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March 17, 2026: Agniveer (General Duty) – for Farrukhabad
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March 18, 2026: Agniveer (General Duty) – for Badaun
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March 19, 2026: Agniveer (General Duty) – for Bareilly
The administration has reiterated its commitment to ensuring smooth and secure conduct of the recruitment rally.
Report by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena from Bareilly.
