Why is AGNIPATH SCHEME a TRANSFORMATIVE SCHEME
AGNIPATH SCHEME KEY FEATURES AND FULL FACT DETAILS
- Opportunity to serve the Nation as Agniveers through enrolment in the Armed Forces.
- Enrolment of all soldiers/sailors and airmen through Agnipath scheme.
- Pan India merit based recruitment.
- Four years tenure
- Attractive monthly emoluments and handsome "Seva Nidhi" package.
- Opportunity to apply for enrolment in a regular cadre. -
- Based on merit and organizational requirement, upto 25% Agniveers can be selected as regular cadre through a central, transparent, rigorous system, after four years.
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 a rigorous and transparent selection process.
- Youthful profile by an optimal balance of youth & experience.
- Endeavour to harness benefits of SKILL INDIA by induction from tech Institutes.
Individuals
- Opportunity for youth to fulfil the dream of joining the Armed Forces and serve the Nation.
- Imbibe military discipline, motivation, skill and physical fitness.
- Resume so unique that an Agniveer will stand out in the crowd.
- Smooth integration into society with skil 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.
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.
AGNIPATH SCHEME
Eligibility
- Age limit for applicants from 17/ to 21 years.
Recruitment
- Candidates will be enrolled under the respective Service Act for a service duration of four years including training period.
- Recruitment as per terms and conditions
Training
- Imparted rigorous military training in existing training centres
Service
- Opportunity to serve the nation in varied terrain from mountains to deserts, on Land, Sea or Air.
FINANCIAL PACKAGE
Composite Annual Package
- 1st year package approx Rs. 4.76 Lacs.
- Upgradation upto approx Rs. - 6.92 Lacs in 4th year.
Allowances
- Risk & Hardship, Ration, Dress, Travel allowances as applicable
Seva Nidhi
- 30% of monthly emoluments to be contributed by individuals.
- Equal amount matched & contributed by the Government
- Corpus of approx Rs. - 11.71 Lacs äfter four years, exempted from Income Tax
Death Compensation
- Non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 Lakhs.
- Additional Ex Gratia of Rs. 44 Lakhs for death attributable to service
- Pay for unserved portion upto four years including 'Seva Nidhi' component.
Disability Compensation
- Compensation based on % disability laid down by medical authorities. .
- One time ex-gratia of Rs. 44/25/15 Lakhs for 100%, /75%/50% disability, respectively.
On Completion
- Seva Nidhi package on completion of four years
- Skill Gained Certificate.
Screening Assessment
- Centralised transparent screening based on merit based and demonstrated performance during service
- Agniveers can apply on volunteer basis to enroll in the regular cadre. .
Selection
- On selection in a centralized, transparent and rigorous system
- On enrolment in regular cadre, pay fixed as regular soldier. Pension as per extant regulations.
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