Indian Govt Agnipath Scheme; Check Who Can Apply
To apply, interested candidates must visit the recruitment website of their preferred Armed Force and check the latest Agniveer recruitment notification
UdaipurTimes, Nov 9, 2026 - The Government of India launched the Agnipath Scheme on June 14, 2022, under which eligible candidates are recruited into the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force as Agniveers for an initial period of four years, including training.
During this period, Agniveers will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000, applicable allowances, military training and skill development opportunities. After four years of service, they are entitled to an estimated tax-exempt Seva Nidhi package of Rs 11.71 lakh under the original arrangement. The scheme also provides non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh and opportunities for further service in the regular Armed Forces, subject to the prescribed selection process.
The Seva Nidhi package is one of the major financial benefits of the scheme. Agniveers contribute 30% of their monthly customised salary to the Agniveer Corpus Fund, and the government makes an equal contribution. The accumulated amount, including applicable interest, is paid after completion of the initial four-year engagement.
Under the revised arrangement of November 4, 2026, 25% of Agniveers will be offered regular employment after completing their initial four-year service, based on merit. The remaining 75% will have the opportunity to serve for an additional two years, subject to their willingness after which they may also be considered for enrolment as regular soldiers.
Applicants must be eligible Indian youth (male and female) aged 17.5 to 21 years, subject to the applicable recruitment notification. A one-time upper-age relaxation up to 23 years was provided for the 2022 recruitment cycle. Applicants must be Indian citizens and meet the prescribed educational qualifications, physical fitness standards and medical requirements. The educational criteria vary according to the service, category and trade.
To apply, interested candidates must visit the recruitment website of their preferred Armed Force and check the latest Agniveer recruitment notification. They need to register online, complete the application form, provide the required educational and personal details, upload the prescribed documents and participate in the selection process.
Check official recruitment notifications, eligibility conditions and application details through the Ministry of Defence, Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force websites.
