Agnipath Scheme
Ministry Of Defence
Agnipath recruits youth aged 17.5-21 as Agniveers for a 4-year tenure in the Armed Forces with a progressive salary package and a Seva Nidhi lump sum on completion, with up to 25% eligible for permanent enrolment. Apply via the respective service's recruitment website.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Defence
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2022
- Last date
- Check respective service recruitment notification for dates
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Youth recruited as Agniveers get a 4-year tenure in the Armed Forces with progressive monthly package, a Seva Nidhi corpus (with matching government contribution) payable on completion of tenure, and opportunity for permanent enrolment for up to 25% of each batch based on performance.
Who is eligible
Indian citizens aged 17.5 to 21 years (age relaxations as notified), meeting the medical and physical standards of the respective Armed Force, are eligible to apply as Agniveers.
Documents you need
Educational certificates, age proof, domicile certificate, medical fitness certificate, and other documents as specified in the recruitment notification.
How to apply
Apply online through the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force recruitment website when the Agnipath recruitment notification is released, and appear for the physical, medical and written examinations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for Agnipath recruitment?
17.5 to 21 years, with age relaxations as notified in specific recruitment cycles.
What is Seva Nidhi under Agnipath?
A lump sum corpus built from the Agniveer's contribution matched by the government, paid on completion of the 4-year tenure.
Can Agniveers get permanent enrolment?
Yes, up to 25% of each batch can be selected for permanent enrolment in the Armed Forces based on performance and requirement.