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What is Agneepath Scheme 2022?
The Agneepath Scheme is an affirmative step towards making an army full of young, dynamic, and tech-savvy youth. In the first year of its inception, more than 46,000 Agniveers will join the Indian Army, India Air Force and Indian Navy. These Agniveers will be recruited for the period of 4 years initially through Agneepath Scheme. In these 4 years, the Agniveers will be trained to make them top-class defence personnel.
From the date of the scheme's announcement, recruitment for the Agnipath scheme is expected to commence in 90 days (August-September 2022).
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Agnipath Scheme (Latest Updates) 2022
The Indian Navy has released the notification for the recruitment of Agniveers for which detailed notification will be released on 09th July 2022 and the online application process will begin on 15th July 2022.
The Indian Air Force online application will begin from 24th June 2022 onwards and the Online test will start on 24th July 2022.
Agneepath Recruitment Notifications from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force have already been released on 20th June 2022.
Who are Agniveers?
Agnipath Scheme Eligibility
Candidates must be between the ages of 17.5 and 23 to be eligible for the Agnipath program.
Qualifications in Education
Candidates must have the necessary educational qualifications for the services and trades that they will be pursuing under the Scheme. For example, if you are applying for General Duty (GD), you must have completed Class 10 from a recognized school board.
Process of Selection
The Agnipath system will include a pan-India merit-based recruitment process with a centralized transparent screening evaluation based on merit and performance during service. The Agniveers will be enlisted for a four-year tenure in the Armed Forces.
Commissioning & Training
The Agniveers will receive training from the greatest institutions to improve their qualifications and skills over the length of their four-year assignment. The Agniveers will learn a variety of military skills during their service. They will be issued a Skill Gained Certificate as well as credits for their future education and career.
After four years of service, the scheme will be split into two scenarios:
The Agniveers will reintegrate into society to contribute to the process of nation-building. When they return to society, they will be offered enticing re-employment possibilities under the plan.
OR
the Agniveers be allowed to apply for a permanent commission in the Armed Forces. The concept envisions 25% of Agniveers being enrolled in the regular cadres of the Armed Forces based on their performance throughout their four years of service. NOTE: Agniveers selected for regular cadre service in the Armed Forces will be obliged to serve for a minimum of 15 years.
Agnipath Scheme: Agniveers' Pay, Perks, and Benefits
1st Year Monthly Package – Rs 30,000/-
In the fourth year, you can get a pay raise of up to Rs 40,000/-.
Allowances
Risk & Difficulty, Rationing, Travel Allowances, and Appropriate Dress
Package 'Seva Nidhi'
After completing the 4-years of service, the Agniveers will receive a one-time 'Seva Nidhi' package of Rs 11.71 lakhs, which will include their accrued interest and a matching contribution from the Indian government equal to the accumulated amount of their contribution, including interest, as detailed below:
Year |
Customised Package (Monthly) |
In-Hand (70%) |
Contribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund (30%) |
Contribution to corpus fund by GoI |
All figures in Rs (Monthly Contribution) |
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1st Year |
30000 |
21000 |
9000 |
9000 |
2nd Year |
33000 |
23100 |
9900 |
9900 |
3rd Year |
36500 |
25580 |
10950 |
10950 |
4th Year |
40000 |
28000 |
12000 |
12000 |
Total contribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund after four years |
Rs 5.02 Lakh |
Rs 5.02 Lakh |
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Exit After 4 Year |
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) |
Compensation for Loss of Life
Rs 48 lakhs in non-contributory life insurance
Rs 44 lakhs additional ex-gratia for death due to service.
Pay for the portion of the meal that has not been served for up to four years, including the 'Seva Nidhi' component
Compensation for Disabilities
Compensation is determined by medical authorities depending on the percentage of disability.
A one-time ex-gratia payment of Rs 44/25/15 lakhs for 100%, 75%, and 50% disability, respectively.
Facts to remember
46,000 Agniveers to be recruited in the Agnipath scheme.
Age must be between 17.5 and 21 to be eligible for the Agnipath program.
Approved by Cabinet Committee on Security, which is chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Monthly package of 1st year- Rs 30,000/- and then in the fourth year, you can get a pay raise of up to Rs 40,000/-.
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