Agneepath Scheme 2022: The government of India has announced a new recruitment scheme for the Indian armed forces called the Agneepath Scheme 2022. This scheme is an extension of the Tour Of Duty program. It will allow Indian youth who want to become a part of the Indian armed forces. Be it the Indian Army, Indian Navy, or Indian Air Force. Agneepath Army Bharti Scheme is a central government scheme for all Indian candidates.

Through Agnipath, one can serve in the combat forces and approximately 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers will be recruited every year for the service term of just four years. You can check the complete details of the Agneepath Recruitment Scheme 2022 like eligibility criteria, age limit, salary details, application form, and how to apply online for the Agneepath Scheme 2022?

Agneepath Scheme 2022: Overview

Recruitment Name	Agneepath Recruitment 2022
Organization Name	Indian Army
Name of Scheme	Agnipath Scheme 2022
Launched by	Department of Military Affairs
Post Name	Agniveer
Area of Service	Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force
Total Vacancies	Around 1.25 Lakh Posts
Service Duration	4 Years
Agneepath Official Notification Date 2022	24 June 2022 (For Indian Air Force)
Agneepath Recruitment Online Form Date 2022	June/July 2022
Age Limit	17.5-23 years`
Status	Released
Official Site	indianairforce.nic.in/agniveer/

Agnipath Recruitment 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Agneepath Scheme 2022 are mentioned below:

Educational Qualification For Agnipath Scheme

Category	Education
Soldier General Duty	SSLC/Matric with 45% marks in aggregate.No% required if higher qualification.
Soldier Technical	10+2/Intermediate exam passed in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English. Now eight age for higher qualification.
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. Weightage for higher qualification.
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.
Soldier Tradesman
(i)GeneralDuties	Non-Matric
(ii)SpecifiedDuties	Non-Matric

Age Limit For Agnipath Recruitment

The upper age limit of Agniveers who will be recruited under the Agnipath Scheme has been extended to 23 years. Earlier, it was between 17.5 to 21 years.

• 17.5 to 23 Years

Agneepath Selection Process

The Agneepath Selection Process will be conducted in 4 stages:

1. Physical Fitness Test (At Rally Site),
2. Physical Measurement (At Rally Site),
3. Medical Test and
4. Written Test through Common Entrance Examination (CEE).

Agnipath Scheme Pay Scale and Salary

The Agniveers will get 4.76 lakh rupees for the first year in this scheme and it will rise to 6.92 lakhs in the fourth and final year of the period. In these four years of service, they will get a starting salary of Rs 30,000, along with additional benefits which will rise to Rs 40,000 by the end of the four-year service.

Check the Agneepath Salary and Pay Scale Details mentioned below:

Also during these service years, 30 percent of their salary will be used under a Seva Nidhi program, and an equal amount will be contributed by the government monthly, and it will also accrue interest.

It means after completing their required four years of duty, they will get the benefit of the Seva Nidhi package under which they will get Rs 11.71 lakh as a lump sum amount and it will remain tax-free.

Along with this, there is also a provision of Rs 48 lakh life insurance cover for the four years and in case of death, Rs 1 crore will be given to the family members and it will include pay for the unserved tenure.

Benefits Of Agneepath Bharti 2022

Candidates will get the following benefits after joining through Agneepath Bharti Yojana 2022:

• First of all, you will get selected to be the permanent cadre in the Armed Forces.

For the rest

• Get a financial package of about Rs 12 lakh and a head start in life.

For those wishing to be entrepreneurs

• Priority under bank loan schemes.

For those wishing to work

• Given priority in CAPFs, Assam Rifles and police and allied forces in several states
• Tangible skills and work experience in different facets including engineering, mechanics, law and order, etc.
• Major companies and sectors (IT, Security, Engineering) have announced they will prefer hiring a skilled & disciplined Agniveer.

For those wishing to study further

• Class 12 equivalent certificate and Bridging Course (of choice) for further studies.
• Last but not least, the confidence of an Armed Force Personnel.

Other Benefits

• Preference in Civil Services Jobs like IAS, IPS, and Other Services.
• Preference in UP Police and Homeguards Recruitment.
• First preference in MP Police Recruitments.
• Preference for Paramilitary Forces.

The Agneeveers relieved of service will also be assisted in getting placed in civilian jobs after completing their 4 years term. As per reports, the government is also dealing with corporates to talk about further employment opportunities for the ‘Agniveers’ after the completion of their term.

Documents Required For Agneepath Scheme

Candidates will require the following documents for Agnipath Online Application Form 2022:

• Address details
• ID proof
  •Aadhar card
  • Pan card
  • Voter id card
  • Driving license
  • Passport
• Scanned signature
• Scanned photograph

Agniveer Recruitment Application Fee

The application fee has been not decided yet. We will update you on Agnipath Application Fee when the Information will be available.

Category	Application Fee
UR	–
EWS	–
OBC	–
ST/SC	–

How to Apply Online for Agneepath Recruitment 2022?

Candidates can follow these steps to apply online for Agneepath Recruitment Scheme 2022:

1. Firstly, you have to visit the official website of the Indian Air Force i.e https://indianairforce.nic.in/agniveer/.
2. The Agneepath Recruitment Scheme 2022 will be shown on your screen.
3. After that click on Agnipath Online Application Link 2022.
4. Now fill up the essential details in Agnipath Online Application Form 2022.
5. Upload required documents and pay the online application fee.
6. After that submit your application form.
7. Now take a printout of your Agneepath Bharti Yojana Recruitment PDF for future purposes.

Note: If you have any questions or doubts regarding Agneepath Entry Scheme 2022, you can ask It in the comment section below. (You have to keep visiting this page on regular basis for further updates on Agneepath Scheme Online Application Link 2022.)

Download Agnipath Official Notification 2022 PDF

Download Agneepath Scheme 2022 PDF

Download Agnipath Booklet PDF

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Agnipath Yojana: Myth Vs Fact

The government of India has myth-busted some of the issues related to the Agnipath Scheme 2022:

Myth	Fact
Opportunities for youth will decrease as a result of Agnipath.	Opportunities in the armed forces will Increases recruitment for Agniveers will triple in the coming years.
No consultation for former armed forces.	Extensive consultations with serving armed forces officers for the last two years.
The future of Agniveers is insecure.	They will get many benefits according to their wish. (Check Benefits Of Agnipath Scheme)
Agnipath will harm the effectiveness of the Armed Forces.	This method is already prevalent in most countries and considered the best practice for a youthful and agile army.
21 years olds are immature and unreliable for the army.	Most armies across the world depend on youths. At no point in time, there will be more youngsters than experienced people.
Agniveers will be a danger to society and join anti-social elements.	Youngsters who have worn the uniform for four years will remain committed to the country for the rest of their lives.

Agneepath Scheme Pros & Cons

With the release of the new Agnipath Scheme, there have been some pros & cons which have been discussed below:

Pros	Cons
A fundamental change in the military’s recruitment practices.	No pilot scheme to evaluate the plan.
A special chance for young people to help the nation and contribute to nation-building.	It will weaken military culture, professionalism, and combat spirit.
Young and active candidates for the armed forces.	7-8 years are needed to prepare a soldier for combat.
Excellent financial benefits for the Agniveers.	Agniveers will be cautious and most of them will be seeking for a second job.
Agniveers have the chance to receive training from the greatest universities and improve their abilities and credentials.	May result in the militarization of society and the annual unemployment of 35,000 adolescents with war experience.
Agniveers will receive a tempting monthly package that is specially tailored for them, as well as Risk and Hardship allowances as necessary for the three services.
Agniveers will receive a one-time “Seva Nidhi” package at the end of their four-year engagement, which will include both their contribution and any collected interest thereon as well as a matching contribution

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What will be the service duration of the Agneepath Recruitment Scheme 2022?
Ans. – The candidate will be recruited for 4 years under Agnipath Recruitment 2022.

Q. What is Agneepath scheme eligibility?
Ans. – Under this scheme, both men and women between the ages of 17.5 and 21 will be brought into the armed forces.

Q. Can girls apply for Agneepath Scheme and is there any reservation for girls?
Ans. – Yes, girls under the given age limit are open for the Agneepath Scheme, while there is no such reservation for women under this scheme.

Q. What is the starting date of the online application for Agneepath Scheme 2022?
Ans. – The Agneepath Online Application Form 2022 will start in June/July 2022.

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