All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination
Govt Exams/Agency
All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination
Educational Qualification
Class VI
He/She should have passed class V exam from a recognised school.
Class IX
He/She should have passed class VIII exam from a recognised school.
Upper Age Limit
12 years as on 31.03.2026 (born on or after 01.04.2014)
15 years as on 31.03.2026 (born on or after 01.04.2011)
Month of Notification
October 2025
Month of Exam
January 2026
Month of Result
With in 06 weeks after exam
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Scheme of Exam
Class VI
a. Language
(25Q×2M=50)
b. Mathematics
(50Q×3M=150)
c. Intelligence
(25Q×2M=50)
d. General Knowledge
(25Q×2M=50)
Total: 300 Marks
Class IX (180 min):
a. Mathematics (50Q×4M=200)
b. Intelligence (25Q×2M=50)
c. English (25Q×2M=50)
d. General Science (25Q×2M=50)
e. Social Science (25Q×2M=50)
Total: 400 Marks
(%) Cut Off Marks Required
Minimum 25% in each section AND 40% aggregate (for General/OBC-NCL/Defence). No minimum for SC/ST candidates in existing Sainik Schools. For New Sainik Schools, 25%/40% rule applies to ALL categories including SC/ST
Tentative Vacancies
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Reservation
1. A minimum of 40% (Category ‘A’) of the seats will be filled by drawing
candidates who appear and qualify in the AISSE Examination conducted by NTA
2.Upto 60% of the seats in NSSs will
be filled by those who are currently studying in any of the
approved NSSs. They will be filled on the basis of rank secured
in School-wise Merit List. Domicile/Category are not considered
for this Merit List.
Recruiting Agency
National Testing Agency
Job Profile
Emoluments per Month (+Allowances)
Percentage of Exam Syllabus Overlaps with UPSC
90% SYLLABUS OVERLAPS