Agnipath Yojana

The applicant must be an Indian citizen

The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

For the 2022 intake, age must fall between…

For the 2022 intake, age must fall between 17.5 and 23 years; for later intakes, the range narrows to 17.5-21 years.

The applicant must meet the educational, physical, and…

The applicant must meet the educational, physical, and medical standards set by the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force. Note 01: Agniveers are enrolled under the respective Service Acts for four years and form a distinct rank in the Armed Forces, separate from all existing ranks. Note 02: Once the four-year term ends, Agniveers may get the opportunity to apply for permanent enrolment, depending on organisational needs and Armed Forces policy at the time. Note 03: Applications for permanent enrolment are reviewed centrally, based on objective criteria including four-year performance, with up to 25% of each Agniveer batch taken into the regular cadre. Selection remains entirely at the Armed Forces' discretion. Note 04: Agniveers must meet the medical eligibility standards applicable to their respective category/trade for Armed Forces enrolment. Note 05: Educational qualifications for Agniveers stay the same as those currently required for enrolment in the relevant category.

Agniveers receive a tailored monthly package plus Risk…

Agniveers receive a tailored monthly package plus Risk and Hardship allowances applicable across the three services. At the end of the four-year term, they get a one-time 'SevaNidhi' payout combining their own contributions (with accrued interest) and a matching government contribution, as below:

In Year 1, the monthly package is ₹30,000,…

In Year 1, the monthly package is ₹30,000, split into ₹21,000 in-hand (70%) and ₹9,000 into the Agniveer Corpus Fund (30%), matched by a ₹9,000 government contribution. In Year 2, the package rises to ₹33,000 (₹23,100 in-hand, ₹9,900 to the corpus, ₹9,900 matched by government). In Year 3, it's ₹36,500 (₹25,580 in-hand, ₹10,950 to the corpus, ₹10,950 matched). In Year 4, it's ₹40,000 (₹28,000 in-hand, ₹12,000 to the corpus, ₹12,000 matched). Across four years, the Agniveer's own corpus contributions total ₹5.02 lakh, matched by an equal ₹5.02 lakh from the government. On exit after 4 years, this adds up to a SevaNidhi package of ₹11.71 lakh, including interest accrued at applicable rates.

Note 01:

SevaNidhi is exempt from Income Tax.

Note 02:

There is no entitlement to gratuity or pensionary benefits.

Note 03:

Agniveers get non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh for the duration of their engagement in the Armed Forces.

Identity proof, i.e., Aadhaar Card

Identity proof, i.e., Aadhaar Card

Address proof

Address proof

Proof of highest educational qualification

Proof of highest educational qualification

Proof of medical category

Proof of medical category

Passport-size photograph

Passport-size photograph

Domicile certificate

Domicile certificate

A written pledge confirming the applicant was not…

A written pledge confirming the applicant was not involved in violent protests against the Agnipath scheme Note: This document list is tentative; the Ministry will publish the complete list in due course.