AGNIPATH Scheme 2022: All You Need to Know About

The Union Government announced the Agnipath Scheme on June 14, 2022. This is an initiative for the recruitment of Youth into the Indian Armed Forces, who will be known as the Agniveers after the induction. The Agnipath Scheme is a key defence policy change in the Army, Navy, and Air Force’s Human Resource Policy. The Agnipath initiative intends to give patriotic and motivated youngsters with the 'Josh' and 'Jazba' the opportunity to join the Armed Forces for four years, resulting in a revolutionary change toward a more tech-savvy, younger, and dynamic Armed Forces. The scheme's adoption is intended to reduce the Indian Armed Forces' average age profile by around 4 to 5 years. If you are preparing for competitive exams and looking for expert guidance, you can download our General Knowledge Free Ebook Download Now.

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The Agnipath Scheme, which was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security, which is chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a transformational recruitment scheme by the Government of India for the recruitment of Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen as Agniveers in the Armed Forces – Army, Navy, and Air Force, respectively. The plan is a step toward achieving Aatmanirbhar Bharat. 
The Agneepath Scheme is an affirmative step towards making an army full of young, dynamic, and tech-savvy youth. In the first year of its inception, more than 46,000 Agniveers will join the Indian Army, India Air Force and Indian Navy. These Agniveers will be recruited for the period of 4 years initially through Agneepath Scheme. In these 4 years, the Agniveers will be trained to make them top-class defence personnel. 
From the date of the scheme's announcement, recruitment for the Agnipath scheme is expected to commence in 90 days (August-September 2022).

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Agniveers are candidates who will be recruited into the Armed Forces through the Agnipath Scheme. They will be given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve and contribute to the development of their country, India. The Indian government has declared that the Agnipath scheme will be used to enrol 46,000 Agniveers into the Armed Forces.

Age restriction

Candidates must be between the ages of 17.5 and 23 to be eligible for the Agnipath program.

Qualifications in Education

Candidates must have the necessary educational qualifications for the services and trades that they will be pursuing under the Scheme. For example, if you are applying for General Duty (GD), you must have completed Class 10 from a recognized school board.

Process of Selection

The Agnipath system will include a pan-India merit-based recruitment process with a centralized transparent screening evaluation based on merit and performance during service. The Agniveers will be enlisted for a four-year tenure in the Armed Forces.

Commissioning & Training

The Agniveers will receive training from the greatest institutions to improve their qualifications and skills over the length of their four-year assignment. The Agniveers will learn a variety of military skills during their service. They will be issued a Skill Gained Certificate as well as credits for their future education and career.

After four years of service, the scheme will be split into two scenarios:

The Agniveers will reintegrate into society to contribute to the process of nation-building. When they return to society, they will be offered enticing re-employment possibilities under the plan.

OR

the Agniveers be allowed to apply for a permanent commission in the Armed Forces. The concept envisions 25% of Agniveers being enrolled in the regular cadres of the Armed Forces based on their performance throughout their four years of service. NOTE: Agniveers selected for regular cadre service in the Armed Forces will be obliged to serve for a minimum of 15 years.

Agniveers who join the Armed Forces through the Agnipath Scheme will earn a competitive monthly stipend, as well as Risk and Hardship allowances in each of the three Forces.

1st Year Monthly Package – Rs 30,000/-

In the fourth year, you can get a pay raise of up to Rs 40,000/-.

Allowances

Risk & Difficulty, Rationing, Travel Allowances, and Appropriate Dress

Package 'Seva Nidhi'

After completing the 4-years of service, the Agniveers will receive a one-time 'Seva Nidhi' package of Rs 11.71 lakhs, which will include their accrued interest and a matching contribution from the Indian government equal to the accumulated amount of their contribution, including interest, as detailed below:
 

Compensation for Loss of Life

Rs 48 lakhs in non-contributory life insurance

 Rs 44 lakhs additional ex-gratia for death due to service.

Pay for the portion of the meal that has not been served for up to four years, including the 'Seva Nidhi' component

Compensation for Disabilities

Compensation is determined by medical authorities depending on the percentage of disability.

 A one-time ex-gratia payment of Rs 44/25/15 lakhs for 100%, 75%, and 50% disability, respectively.

46,000 Agniveers to be recruited in the Agnipath scheme.

Age must be between 17.5 and 21 to be eligible for the Agnipath program.

Approved by Cabinet Committee on Security, which is chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Monthly package of 1st year-  Rs 30,000/- and then in the fourth year, you can get a pay raise of up to Rs 40,000/-.
 

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