As per the notification, registration will be opened from July 2022 onwards by respective AROs for agniveer general duty, agniveer technical, agniveer technical (aviation/ammunition examiner), agniveer clerk/ store keeper technical, agniveer tradesman 10th pass and agniveer tradesman 8th pass as per the ARO rally schedule.

Under the Agnipath Scheme, All Agniveers will be discharged on completion of four years of service. On discharge after completion of four years, Agniveers will be paid a ‘Seva Nidhi’ package to enable them to return to the society for pursuing employment in other sectors.

A detailed Skill set certificate will be provided to the Agniveers will also be issued at the end of the tenure that will highlight the skills and level of competency acquired by the personnel during their engagement period. Agniveers who have been enrolled after qualifying Class 10th , a certificate for 12th (equivalent) will be given on completion of their 4 years engagement period, based on skills attained.

Also, Agniveers will not be eligible for any kind of pension or gratuity, nor will they be eligible for Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Canteen Stores Department (CSD) facilities, Ex Serviceman status and other related benefits.

Service of Agniveers will commence from the date of enrolment and they would form a distinct rank in the IA, different from any other existing ranks.

Agniveer Recruitment Age limit

Candidates should be between the age of 17.5 to 21 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit to 23 years will be applicable as a one-time measure for the recruiting year 2022-23.

For detailed information, see the official notification here.

The announcement of the defence recruitment scheme was attended by Army Chief General Manoj Pande, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, and Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar.

“Efforts are being made under the ‘Agnipath’ scheme to create a youthful profile of the Armed Forces.” It would help to prepare them for new technologies while also improving their health. This program will increase employment, said Defence Minister of India

The scheme will 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.

Agniveers enrollment will be undertaken through an online centralised system for all three services. Enrolment will be based on an ‘All India All Class’ basis and the eligible age will be in range from 17.5 to 21 years.

Advantages of the Agnipath Scheme

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

·       A unique opportunity for 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. 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.

·       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.

Agniveers will be offered an opportunity to apply for permanent enrolment in the Armed Forces Upon the completion of four years of service.