Agnipath Scheme Recruitment 2022 - Registration (Closed), Application, Eligibility, Salary, Vacancies

Agnipath Scheme Recruitment 2022 - Registration (Closed), Application, Eligibility, Salary, Vacancies

Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Nov 05, 2024 11:12 AM IST
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Agneepath Scheme 2022 - Indian Air Force has closed the Agniveer registration 2022 window on July 5 at agnipathvayu.cdac.in. However, Indian Army and Indian Navy has released the Agniveer registration form in online mode on July 1, 2024 on the official website of Indian Army at joinindianarmy.nic.in and Indian Navy at indiannavy.nic.in.

Agnipath Scheme Recruitment 2022 - Registration (Closed), Application, Eligibility, Salary, Vacancies
Agnipath Scheme Recruitment 2022 - Registration (Closed), Application, Eligibility, Salary, Vacancies

The Agneepath scheme 2022 Indian Navy application form will begin from July 15 to 30, 2022 on the official website at indiannavy.nic.in. Detailed Agneepath scheme notification 2022 for the Indian Navy will be released on July 9, 2022.

Indian Air Force Agniveer 2022 registration form has been released on June 24 on the official website - indianairforce.nic.in under the Agneepath scheme.

A new scheme of short-term reinstatement in the Indian Army has been started by the Government of India, namely the Agneepath scheme. Through the Agneepath scheme, now the tenth and twelfth pass students will get a chance to serve as a professional soldiers for 4 years as Agniveer in the three wings of the Army, Airforce, and Navy.

To support this “Agneepath scheme", the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of HRD, Government Of India through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is instituting a special program to enable 10th class passes Agniveers to obtain a 12th class pass Certificate which will be recognised for employment & higher education. The Department of Military Affairs said on June 21 that Agniveers will be eligible for gallantry awards.

The special thing is that according to the government announcement, all the recruitment examinations held before this, whose results are still pending, will now be considered canceled i.e. after the announcement of the Agneepath scheme in the Army, Air Force and Navy. All the recruitments to be held will now be fresh. Complete information about the Agneepath recruitment scheme is given in this article. For detailed information related to the Agneepath scheme 2022 read the full article.

Agneepath Scheme 2022 - Overview

Particulars

Details

Conducting Body

Indian Army

Name of scheme

Agnipath Recruitment 2022

Launched by

Department of Military Affairs

Number of Vacancies

Around 1.25 Lakh

Area of Service

Indian Army, Navy, Air Force

Time span

4 years

age limit

17.5-23 years

official website link

Indian Army - joinindianarmy.nic.in

Indian Navy - indiannavy.nic.in

Air Force - indianairforce.nic.in

Official notification link

Indian Army - Download here

Indian Navy - Download here

Air Force - Download here

Agneepath Scheme Recruitment 2022 - Dates

Indian Army Agneepath Scheme Recruitment 2022 - Important dates

EventsDates
Notification release dateJune 20, 2022
Online registrationJuly 1, 2022
Exam dateTo be notified
First batch of AgniveerDecember 2022
TrainingDecember 30, 2022 onwards

Indian Air Force Agneepath Scheme Recruitment 2022 - Important dates

EventsDates
Notification release dateJune 30, 2022
Online registrationJune 24, 2022 (10 am)
Last date to applyJuly 5, 2022 (5 pm)
Online examinationJuly 24, 2022 onwards
Provisional selected candidates listDecember 1, 2022
Enrollment listDecember 11, 2022
TrainingDecember 30, 2022 onwards

Indian Navy Agneepath Scheme Recruitment 2022 - Important dates

EventsDates
Agniveer recruitment calendar 2022June 25, 2022
Details notification release dateJuly 9, 2022
Online registration dateJuly 1, 2022
Application window for Agniveer batch 2022July 15 to 30, 2022
Examination and Physical fitnessOctober 2022
Medical and joiningNovember 2022

Agneepath Scheme 2022 - Recruitment Process

For the Agneepath scheme recruitment, the old army method will be followed.

  • For this, along with the physical test, the students will also have to go through the written test.

  • Under the Agneepath Recruitment Scheme, youth will get an opportunity to work full-time in the Armed Services Force for a total of 4 years including a training period, for which recruitment will be done as per the rules set by the army.

  • The special thing is that not only men, but women can also apply under this scheme. Through this scheme, the youth will be able to get reinstated in the three major parts of the army i.e. Army, Air Force and Navy.

Agneepath Recruitment Scheme 2022 - Eligibility criteria

According to the Agneepath eligibility criteria, if you look at the age limit of the youth who applied for the Agnipath recruitment scheme, So the minimum age of the youth applying for this scheme has been fixed as 17 years 5 months and the maximum age is 23 years.

Agneepath scheme 2022 - Eligibility criteria

Category

Education Qualification

Age limit

Soldier General Duty

SSLC/Matric with 45% marks in aggregate.No% required if higher qualification.

17.5 – 23 Years

Soldier Technical

10+2/Intermediate exam passed in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English. Now eight age for higher qualification.

17.5 – 23 Years

SoldierClerk / StoreKeeper Technical

10+2/Intermediate exam passed in any stream(Arts, Commerce, Science)with 50% marks in aggregate and min 40% in each subject. Weight age for higher qualification.

17.5 – 23 Years

Soldier Nursing Assistant

10+2/Intermediate exam passed in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with min 50% mark sin aggregate and min40% in each subject. Now eight age for higher qualification.

17.5 – 23 Years

Soldier Tradesman


17.5 – 23 Years

(i)GeneralDuties

Non-Matric

17.5 – 23 Years

(ii)SpecifiedDuties

Non-Matric

17.5 – 23 Year

Agneepath Scheme recruitment process - Special features

  • The age of the youth should be between 17.5 to 23 years.

  • The old army method will be followed for recruitment. A written test will be conducted along with a physical test.

  • There will be an opportunity to serve full-time in the Armed Services Force for a total of 4 years including a training period (6 months).

  • Both males and females can apply for the Agnipath scheme.

  • Recruitment will be done for the three wings of the army under the Agnipath scheme.

Agneepath Scheme 2022: How much will be the annual income?

Agniveers will be offered an attractive customized monthly package with risk and hardship allowances across three services. On completion of the service period of four years, the Agniveers will be paid a lump sum 'Seva Nidhi' package. The service fund amount will be exempt from income tax.

Under the Agneepath scheme, in the first year, youth will get Rs 30,000 per month, out of which about Rs 9000 will be deducted from their monthly income and deposited in their savings account. After this, the army will also add the same part to their savings. With the increase in salary every year, the amount deposited in the savings account will also increase. Also, after 4 years when these candidates leave the army, then they will be given around 11,70,000 as service funds.

Apart from this, a special certificate will also be given by the army to such youth, due to which they will be able to get jobs in various posts. The special thing is that apart from all this, non-contributory life insurance of Rs 48 lakh will also be given to the Agniveers.

Salary structure of the Agneepath Scheme

Year

Customized Package (Monthly)

In-Hand (70%)

Contribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund (30%)

Contribution to corpus fund by GoI

1st Year

Rs 30,000

Rs 21,000

Rs 9,000

Rs 9,000

2nd Year

Rs 33,000

Rs 23,100

Rs 9,900

Rs 9,900

3rd Year

Rs 36,500

Rs 25,580

Rs 10,950

Rs 10,950

4th Year

Rs 40,000

Rs 28,000

Rs 12,000

Rs 12,000

Total contributions in Agniveer Corpus Fund after four years

Rs. 5.02 Lakh

Rs. 5.02 Lakh

Exit after 4 years

Rs.11.71 lakh as Seva Nidhi Package (Including, interest accumulated on the above amount as per the applicable interest rates would also be paid)

Agneepath Scheme 2022: Compensation in case of death

Under the Agneepath scheme, a non-contributory life insurance of Rs 48 lakh will be given to the candidates joining the army. On the other hand, if someone dies during the service, then a grant of 44 lakhs will be given to the family. Apart from these 44 lakh rupees, the government will also pay for the unserved tenure of such martyrs for 4 years and the pension received by the soldiers recruited through other Agneepath schemes will also be given to the family of the martyr.

On the other hand, if a soldier becomes disabled during service, then he will be given compensation based on the percentage of his disability. The amount of compensation is given in the table below-

Disability percentage

Compensation to be received

100%

44 lakhs

75%

25 lakhs

50%

15 lakhs

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Agneepath Yojana: What will be available in allowance?

Under the Agnipath scheme, along with basic pay, allowances will also be given to the youth. Risk and hardship, ration, dress and travel allowance are the major allowances among these allowances. Apart from this, the money received under the service fund has been made 'tax-free', which will further strengthen the economic condition of the youth. However, Agniveers will not get gratuity and pension benefits.

Agnipath Scheme 2022 - What's next after the service

After completion of 4 years around Rs. 11,70,000 as service funds will be given to the candidates. Apart from this, a special certificate will also be given to the candidates by the army. The certificate holder is to be given priority in the recruitment of CAPFs and Assam Rifles. Also priority in State govt jobs and state police force.

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About Agnipath Scheme 2022

Agnipath scheme is an ambitious scheme brought by the Government of India for the reinstatement of the army for 4 years, on which the government will take action within 90 days. Through the Agnipath recruitment scheme, there is a plan to make the Indian forces more young and skilled in new technologies. With the help of this scheme, the government will help in reducing the average age of the army from 32 years to 26 years, which will not only infuse youth power in the armed forces, rather, many students will also get jobs.

After the arrival of the Agneepath scheme 2022, new recruitments for the post of constable in the army will now be done under the Agnipath scheme. Along with this, keeping in view the need for merit and organization in the future, up to 25 percent of Agniveer soldiers will be retained even after 4 years of service in the army. At the same time, after four years of service, the remaining 75 percent of the youth will be given a lump sum amount and a certificate of technical qualification from the government, which will help them get jobs according to their ability in different sectors in future. Along with this, all the candidates can apply as volunteers for recruitment in regular cadre.

Agnipath scheme offers a unique opportunity for patriotic youth with a fulfilling career and several benefits like attractive packages, risk and hardship allowances. They will also be entitled to Seva Nidhi Package and Agniveer Skill Certificate after completing 4 years.

Under the Agnipath scheme, the students of the country, whose age ranges from 17.6 years to 23 years can apply for the post of Agniveer Sainik in all the three wings of the Army. During the working period of four years, through the Agnipath scheme 2022, the candidates will be given a monthly salary of 30 thousand rupees in the first year and by the end of the last year, this salary will reach 40 thousand.

Also under the Agneepath recruitment scheme 2022, after 4 years, 25 percent of these youths will be retained i.e. such youth will be able to get full-time jobs. The work of the first recruitment of the Agnipath scheme will be completed within 90 days, under which 46,000 youth and girls will get jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. For how many years will I get a job in Agnipath scheme?

Candidates will get 04 years of the job through the Agnipath scheme. However, after 04 years, 25 percent of these candidates will be retained, that is, 25 percent of the youth will get full-time jobs.

2. Are women also eligible for the Agnipath scheme?

Yes, women candidates can also apply for the Agnipath scheme 2022.

3. What allowances will be given in Agnipath scheme?

The candidate recruited in the army through the Agnipath scheme will get major allowances like Risk and Hardship, Ration, Dress and Travel Allowance.

4. What is the Agnipath scheme army age limit?

According to the Agnipath recruitment age limit, the minimum age to apply for this scheme is 17 years 5 months, while the maximum age limit to apply is 23 years.

5. Will the soldiers recruited from Agnipath scheme get a pension?

No, no pension will be given to the soldiers. In return, they will be given a lump sum amount, which will be called 'Sevanidhi'. This service will be completely tax-free.

6. What is Agniveer?

Those candidates recruited in the army through the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme who will be retained in the army after the tenure of 04 years, they will be called Agniveers.

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