Highlights of the scheme provided by PIB:

  • Agniveer will be part of our future-ready armed forces. They will be young defenders of India.
  • After 4 years of service, an Agniveer will possess a unique resume.
  • Impetus will be given to self-employment & entrepreneurship
  • Focus will be on in-service & post-service skilling through skill certification & bridging courses
  • 1st Rally of Agniveers will start in 90 days from today
  • Agnipath model is based on the All India merit-based selection process we are looking at the best to serve the armed forces between the age of 17.5 to 21 years. After the selection Agniveers will serve for 4 years with us.
  • On completion of 4 years, Agniveers will get an opportunity to apply voluntarily for a regular cadre. Based on merit & organizational requirement up to 25% shall be selected from that batch.

Benefits to the Agniveers

Agniveers will be given an attractive customised monthly package along with Risk and Hardship allowances as applicable in the three services. On completion of the engagement period of four years, Agniveers will be paid one time ‘SevaNidhi’ package which shall comprise their contribution including accrued interest thereon and matching contribution from the Government equal to the accumulated amount of their contribution including interest as indicated below:

YearCustomised Package (Monthly)In Hand (70%)Contribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund (30%)Contribution to corpus fund by GoI
All figures in Rs (Monthly Contribution)
1st Year300002100090009000
2nd Year330002310099009900
3rd Year36500255801095010950
4th Year40000280001200012000
Total contribution in Agniveer Corpus Fund after four yearsRs 5.02 LakhRs 5.02 Lakh
Exit After 4 YearRs 11.71 Lakh as SevaNidhi Package (Including, interest accumulated on the above amount as per the applicable interest rates would also be paid)

    The ‘Seva Nidhi’ will be exempt from Income Tax. There shall be no entitlement to gratuity and pensionary benefits. Agniveers will be provided non-contributory Life Insurance Cover of Rs 48 lakh for the duration of their engagement period in the Indian Armed Forces.

    During this period of service to the nation, the Agniveers will be imparted with various military skills and experience, discipline, physical fitness, leadership qualities, courage and patriotism. Post this stint of four years, the Agniveers will be infused into the civil society where they can contribute immensely towards the nation building process. The skills gained by each Agniveer will be recognised in a certificate to form part of his unique resume. Agniveers, on completion of the four-year tenure in the prime of their youth, will be mature and self-disciplined with the realisation to become better version of himself/herself both professionally as also personally. The avenues and opportunities that will open up for their progress in the civil world after Agniveer tenure would certainly be a big plus towards nation building. Moreover, the ‘Seva Nidhi’ of approximately Rs 11.71 lakh would aid the Agniveer to pursue his/her future dreams without the financial pressure, which is normally the case for young people from the financially deprived strata of society.

    The individuals, selected for enrolment in the Armed Forces as regular cadre, would be required to serve for a further engagement period of minimum 15 years and would be governed by the existing terms and conditions of service of Junior Commissioned Officers/Other Ranks in Indian Army and their equivalent in Indian Navy and Indian Air Force and that of Non Combatant enrolled in the Indian Air Force, as amended from time-to-time.

    The scheme will lead to much more youthful and technically adept war fighting force by ensuring a fine balance between youthful and experienced personnel in the Armed Forces.

    Advantages

    • A transformative reform of recruitment policy of the Armed Forces.

    • A unique opportunity to the youth to serve the country and contribute to Nation Building.

    • Armed Forces profile to be youthful and dynamic.

    • Attractive financial package for the Agniveers.

    • Opportunity for Agniveers to train in the best institutions and enhance their skills & qualifications.

    • Availability of well-disciplined and skilled youth with military ethos in civil society.

    • Adequate re-employment opportunities for those returning to society and who could emerge as role models for the youth.

    Niyam aur sharten

    Agnipath yojana ke tahat, agnipath ko chaar saal kee avadhi ke lie sambandhit seva adhiniyamon ke tahat balon mein naamaankit kiya jaega. ve sashastr balon mein ek alag raink banaenge, jo kisi bhi maujooda rank se alag hogee. sashastr balon dvaara samay-samay par ghoshit ki gai sangathanaatmak aavashyakata aur neetiyon ke aadhaar par chaar saal ki seva poori hone par, agniveeron ko sashastr balon mein sthaayee naamaankan ke lie aavedan karane ka avasar pradaan kiya jaega. in aavedanon par unke chaar saal kee sagaee kee avadhi ke dauraan pradarshan sahit uddeshy maanadandon ke aadhaar par kendreekrt tareeke se vichaar kiya jaega aur pratyek vishisht baich ke 25% tak sashastr balon ke niyamit kaidar mein naamaankit kiya jaega. vistrt disha-nirdesh alag se jaaree kie jaenge. chayan sashastr balon ka anany kshetraadhikaar hoga. is saal 46,000 agnishaamakon kee bhartee kee jaegee.

    Sabhee teen sevaon ke lie ek online kendreekrt pranaalee ke maadhyam se naamaankan kiya jaega, jisamen vishesh railiyon aur maanyata praapt takaneekee sansthaanon jaise audyogik prashikshan sansthaanon aur raashtreey kaushal yogyata phremavark se kaimpas saakshaatkaar shaamil hain. naamaankan ol indiya ol klaas ke aadhaar par hoga aur paatr aayu 17.5 se 21 varsh ke beech hogee. agniveer sashastr balon mein naamaankan ke lie nirdhaarit chikitsa paatrata sharton ko poora karenge jaisa ki sambandhit shreniyon/vyaapaaron par laagoo hota hai. vibhinn shreniyon mein naamaankan ke lie agniveeron kee shaikshik yogyata yathaavat rahegee. {udaaharan ke lie: janaral dyootee (jeedee) sainik mein pravesh ke lie shaikshanik yogyata kaksha 10 hai).

    • Ek parivartanakaaree sudhaar mein, kaibinet ne sashastr balon mein yuvaon kee bhartee ke lie agnipath yojana ko manjooree dee

    • Chaar saal ke lie sambandhit seva adhiniyamon ke tahat naamaankit hone vaale agnishaamak

    • Teen sevaon mein laagoo jokhim aur kathinaee bhatte ke saath aakarshak maasik paikej

    • Chaar saal kee sagaee kee avadhi pooree hone par agniveeron ko ekamusht seva nidhi paikej ka bhugataan kiya jaega is saal 46,000 agnishaamakon kee bhartee kee jaegee

    • Bhavishy kee chunautiyon ka saamana karane ke lie sashastr balon ke paas ek yuva, phitar, vividh profail hona chaahie

    SakshiMishra changed the title to Army Recruitment Scheme Agnipath 2022 .

    Ye yojna ek behtar awsar leke aai hai desh ki seva karne ka aur berojgar yuvaaon ke liye rojgaar ka ek awsar pradaan karne ka aue desh seva me sarkar ki taraf se ek acha samay rahega ki 4 saal seva ke dauraan aur acha sainik chun sakne ka ab mera sawaal ye hai ki -
    Kya 4 saal baad agar 75% sainik jo permanent ni honge specific batch ka aur unki seva samapt kar di jayegai to unhe ab tak ke retire saink ke jaise
    suvidhayen milegi kya? Aur unhe kahi aur department me job me exemption milega kya??

    What is the Agnipath scheme and what are its advantages?

    • AGNIPATH Scheme in the Indian Armed Forces is a scheme wherein selected candidates will be enrolled as Agniveers for four years period. On completion of the four-year period, Agniveers will go to the society as a disciplined, dynamic, motivated, and skilled workforce for employment in other sectors to pursue their career in a job of their choice.
      Based on organizational requirements and policies promulgated by the Armed Forces, 100% of the Agniveers will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the permanent cadre after completing their engagement period. Of these 25% of Agniveers will be selected to be enrolled in the Armed Forces as a regular cadre.
      The scheme provides an avenue for Indian youth, desirous of serving the country to get recruited into the Armed Forces for a short duration. The scheme enhances the youth profile of the Armed Forces.

      Advantages

      This proposal envisages providing the opportunity to the youth to serve in the military for a short duration,
      It will also lead to a much more youthful and technically adept war fighting force by ensuring a fine balance between youthful and experienced personnel in the Armed Forces.

    What are the broad objectives of the Scheme?

    • The broad objectives of the Scheme are:
      a. To enhance youthful profile of the Armed Forces so that they are at their fighting best at all times with increased risk taking ability.
      b. To attract young talent from the society to effectively exploit adopt and use emerging modern technologies with enhanced technical thresholds of intake while leveraging Technical Institutions of the country.
      c. To provide an opportunity to the youth who may be keen to serve the Nation in uniform albeit for a short period of time.
      d. To imbibe The Armed Forces ethos, courage, camaraderie, commitment, and teamwork in the youth.
      e. To provide abilities and qualities such as discipline, dynamism, motivation, and work skills so that the youth remains an asset.

    What benefits are envisaged to be accrued from the scheme?

    The scheme would be a win win situation for the Armed Forces, Nation, individuals and the society at large.
    Nation

    • National Integration based on unity in diversity with equal opportunity to youth including women from all regions.
    • Nation Building through empowered, disciplined & skilled youth with military ethos in civil society.

    Armed Forces

    • Improved battle preparedness through transformative evolution with energetic, fitter, diverse, more trainable and resilient youth suited to the changing dynamics.
    • Selection of the Best with rigorous and transparent selection process.
    • Youthful Profile by optimal balance of youth & experience.
    • Harness benefits of SKILL INDIA by induction from Tech Institutes

    Individuals

    • Opportunity for Youth to fulfil dream of joining the Armed Forces and serve the Nation.
    • Imbibe military discipline, motivation, skill and physical fitness
    • Smooth integration into society with skill sets, certification and diplomas/ higher education/credits.
    • Good financial package making him more stable than his civilian counterparts.
    • Confident & better citizens by military training, team building, ethos & camaraderie forged over the years.
    • Resume so unique that an Agniveer will stand out in the crowd.

    What would be the impact of the scheme on the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces?

    • There would be no impact of the implementation of the scheme on the operations preparedness of the Armed Forces. By having a younger profile that is more fighting fit with fewer encumbrances, it is expected that the risk-taking capability of this personnel would be higher. With the infusion of technology and revamping of the training programs, the Armed Forces would ensure that the personnel inducted under the scheme have the same skill sets which are required to meet the operational challenges. Since the training standards are clearly defined, and monitored by the highest authorities in the Armed Forces, it would be ensured that the Agniveers meet the highest professional standards.

    The Scheme envisions younger age profile of the Armed Forces. Is the Age eligibility criterion for enrolment under the Scheme different from the earlier practice?

    • Candidates between 1712 to 21 years of age meeting other educational, physical and medical criteria would largely be enrolled as Agniveers. The Scheme also aims to harness the “Skill India” initiative by enrolling candidates qualified in ITI/Diploma holders in future with the necessary skills for certain technical trades.

    Can the Agniveers opt for enrolment in the Permanent Cadre?

    • Based on organisational requirement and policies promulgated by the Armed Forces, 100% of the Agniveers after completing their engagement period, will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the permanent cadre. These applications will be considered by a centralised transparent rigorous screening system which would be based on merit and demonstrated performance during service. 25% of the Agniveers would be selected for enrolment in the permanent Cadre as per the existing Terms and Conditions. Selection of Agniveers for further enrolment into the Armed Forces will be the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government through laid down policies.

    How does the scheme compare to the other nations?

    • A careful analysis of the methodology of induction, retention and release of Armed Forces personnel in various developed countries was carried out to adopt the best practices being followed in these countries. The analysis revealed the following:
      a. Primarily Volunteer Model. All countries including those who have conscription have a volunteer Armed Forces once the mandatory time stipulation is over.

    How will this scheme ensure recruitment from all over the country?

    • The present scheme is based on unity in diversity with equal opportunity to youth including women from all regions of the country to serve the Nation. The scheme aims to capitalize on the broad based talent pool of the Nation and select the best for a career in the Armed Forces. The present pattern of selection in to the Armed Forces is not being changed with the introduction of the scheme. The only change that is happening is in the Terms and Conditions of service. As you all are aware, that the three Services are having well established selections centers spread over the country which have enabled them to recruit people from even the remotest part of the Nation. Since these very selection centers would continue to undertake the responsibility of recruiting personnel, we expect that the all India representation would not be affected by the introduction of the scheme.