Agneepath Scheme UPSC 2023 Explained in Detail

Indian Army Agneepath Scheme 2022 for Indian Youth to served in the Armed Forces. Check Agneepath Scheme Eligibility, Age and Apply Online for Agneepath Yojana

The Indian Government approved an attractive recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces, known as Agneepath Scheme. Youth selected under the Agneepath scheme will be called Agniveers. Through this scheme, 46,000 Agniveers will be recruited this year. Upon the announcement of the Agneepath Scheme, a window of opportunity has opened up for young people to serve their country for a period of four years.

Agneepath Scheme UPSC Notes Exam Dates Eligibility

The Agneepath scheme of the Indian Armed Forces enlists selected candidates as Agniveers for a period of four years. By the end of the four-year program, Aginveers will be a disciplined, dynamic, motivated, and skilled workforce, able to find jobs in other sectors to continue their careers.

The Agneepath Scheme represents a step that promises radical changes in the recruitment process for the Indian Armed Forces. The scheme will add 46,000 soldiers to the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and India Air Force. A new recruitment initiative called Agneepath aims to provide a youthful profile to the armed forces. An initial entry through Agneepath Scheme will take place over a period of 4 years.

Indian Army Agneepath Scheme 2022

The Indian Air Force posts details on the ‘Agneepath’ recruitment scheme in PDF format on its official website Click Here to Visit. Registration in the IAF (Indian Air Force) will begin on 24th June 2022, the online exam will begin on 24th July 2022, the first batch of Agniveers will be inducted in the IAF in December 2022, and training will begin on 30th December 2022.

Agniveers will be given priority for 10 percent of CAPFs and Assam Rifles vacancies, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Both the home affairs and defence ministries announced concessions and incentives to help Agniveers find future employment. Hardeep Singh Puri said the government-owned companies under his housing and petroleum ministries plan to hire ‘Agnives’ after their four years in the military.

Age Limit For Agniveers – Agniveers now have an upper age limit of 23 years old.

Reservation Process – The government has announced a 10% reservation for “Agnives” in the central police forces and Assam Rifles with an age relaxation. In addition, the Defence Ministry has also announced the 10% quota which will cover Coast Guard positions, civilian defence posts, and 16 PSUs including Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics, four shipyards, and 41 ordnance factories.

Notification and Selection Process – Agneepath Selection Process will begin by 24th June 2022, as announced by Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari. General Manoj Pande of the Indian Army said, “The Agneepath Recruitment 2022 process will begin shortly. A notification will be posted on Official Website within the next 2 days. Our Army recruitment and recruitment organizations will then declare the scheduled registration and rally dates.”

According to Army Chief General Manoj Pande, the training of the first officers will begin this December (in 2022) at the centers. Agniveers from the Indian Navy are offered six attractive opportunities for a smooth transition into the Merchant Navy by the Shipping Ministry

What is Agniveer or Agnipath Yojana?

Young people selected through the Agnipath program will become Agniveers. After four years, agniveers will be able to apply for permanent enrolment with the Armed Forces. Youth aged 17.5 to 23 (revised upper age limit) who have a strong sense of patriotism, teamwork, physical fitness, ingrained loyalty to the nation, and availability of trained personnel to boost national security during times of external threats, internal threats, and natural disasters may apply to become Agniveers through the Agneepath Yojana.

The vacancies and joining process will be listed on the armed forces’ respective websites, joinindianarmy.nic.in, joinindiannavy.gov.in, and careerindianairforce.cdac.in. The scheme was announced on 14th June 2022, and applications are expected shortly. Agnipath entry rally Bharti is expected to be launched in September/October 2022.

Educational Qualification For Agneepath Scheme

1.Soldier General Duty – SSLC/Matric with 45% aggregate marks. No percentage if higher qualification.

2.Soldier Technical – The student passed the 10+2/Intermediate exam with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English.

3.Soldier Clerk – 10+2/Intermediate exam passed in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with a minimum of 40% in each subject.

4.Soldier Nursing Assistant – 10+2/Intermediate exam passed in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with no less than 50% in aggregate and no less than 40% in each subject.

Agneepath Scheme 2022 Age Limit

Post Category	Agniveer Age Limit
Position	17.5 to 23 years
Soldier Technical
SoldierClerk & StoreKeeper Technical
Soldier Nursing Assistants
Soldier Tradesman
(A) General Duties
(B) Specified Duties

Agneepath Yojana 2022 Salary

As part of the three services, Agniveers will receive a highly customized monthly package, as well as Risk and Hardship allowances. Upon the completion of their engagement period of four years, Agniveers will be paid a one-time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package of Rs 11.71 lakh, which will comprise their contribution along with accrued interest and a matching contribution from the Government equal to the aggregate amount of their contribution including interest, as indicated below.

In the 1st year, the salary for Agniveers will be around Rs. 4.76 lakh per annum, increasing to Rs. 6.92 lakh per annum in the last year.

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