Indian Army Agnipath Scheme: As all we know that the Agnipath Scheme (TOD) has been launched by the Indian Army. Through today’s article, we will know what is the Agnipath Scheme and it will the benefit youth. Let’s talk about its Key Features.
Indian Army Agnipath Scheme Key Features:-
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- Opportunity to serve the Nation as Agniveers through enrolment in the Armed Forces
- Pan India Merit Based Recruitment
- Four Tenure
- Attractive monthly emoluments & handsome “Serve Nidhi” Package
- Opportunity to apply for enrollment in permanent cadre
- Based on merit and organizational requirement, upto 25% Agniveers selected through Central, transparent, rigorous system after four years
Indian Army Agnipath Scheme – A Transformative Scheme
- Improved battle preparedness through transformative evolution with energetic, fitter,diverse, more trainable & resilient youth, suited to the changing dynamics.
- Selection of the best with rigorous & transpnt experience.
- Harness benefits of SKILL INDIA by induction from tech institutes.
- Opportunity for youth to fulfill 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 skill Screening Assesment sets, certification and diploma/ 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.
- 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.
Indian Army Agnipath Scheme – Eligibility
Age Limit for applicants from 17.5 to 21 years
Indian Army Agnipath Scheme – Recruitment
Candidates will be enrolled under the respective Service Act for a service duration of four years including training period.
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 after 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
Disability Compensation
Compensation based on % of disability laid down by medical authorities. One time ex-gratia of 44/25/15 lacs for 100%/75%/50% disability respectively.
On Completion
All candidates sntitled “Seva Nidhi” on Completion of four years
Indian Army Agnipath Scheme – Selection
Selection through a centralized, transparent and rigorous system.
On enrolment in regular cadre, pay fixed as regular soldier, pension as per extant regulations.