The Agniveer Agnipath Scheme 2022 recruiting process is about to begin very soon, and the candidates that are going to apply for this recruitment can avail this. The Agneepath Yojana applications for the recruitment will be released soon at the Ministry of Defences official portal, and all candidates will be able to apply for the same. The applicants will be getting notification about the recruitment from the official portal, since no recruitment details were displayed by officials. While Indian Army will pick the male recruits, according to officials, women will be recruited to serve as AGNives in Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
Some information for the applicants and citizens are shared below:
Assessment of Agniveers during service
The Armed Forces will soon establish a centralized online database of ‘Agniveers’ and will observe an unbiased evaluation methodology. A fair system for fair assessment of Agniveers will be introduced. Agniveers will be introduced to new skills and their skill enhancement will be systematically recorded. Policies and guidelines regarding this complete process will be framed before the appointment of the first batch of Agniveers.
Will the Agniveers get any Yearly leaves?
As per the current announcement, the Agniveers will be eligible for 30 leaves annually depending on the discretion of the respective armed force, i.e. Army, Navy or Air Force.
What is the Medical facility for Agniveers?
During their engagement as Agniveer in the Armed Forces, they can enjoy the medical facility at Service Hospitals as well as CSD provisions.
Will Agniveers be eligible for rewards and honours?
Yes, they will be entitled to all kinds of rewards according to the extant guidelines for the respective Armed Force.
Can Agniveers quit army before completing their tenure?
As per the current guidelines, the Agniveers will not be allowed to leave the army before finishing their 4 years period. However, it will also depend on the specific case and the decision taken by the Competent Authority on case-by-case basis.
What should Agniveers expect after 4 years of service?
- Out of all Agniveers, one-fourth will receive a call from Armed Forces for hiring as a regular cadre. Rest of them can return to society. Point to note is that many PSUs, government agencies, paramilitary forces, and state governments have committed to give preference to Agniveers for jobs, who complete their four years of service in the Armed Forces.
- Government will reserve 10% vacancies in Assam Rifles and paramilitary forces after their 4-years military stay.
- Reservation of 10% seats in Coast Guard, Defence civilian posts and all 16 defence PSUs. Also, a 2 year age relaxation for recruiting during the first year.
- After their service in Indian Navy the Agniveers can get job opportunities in Merchant Navy.
- Agniveers can also get loans at lower interest rates if they plan to do something else after four years of their service.
- The Armed Forces, in association with IGNOU, will provide graduation degrees to Agniveers to help them in future if they wanted to go for higher studies after completing the four years of tenure.
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Can women apply as Agniveers?
Yes, women candidates can also apply to become Agniveers in the future.
How much pay can Agniveers expect?
During the first year, the scheme permits annual package of INR 4.76 lacs. It can rise upto INR 6.92 lacs. As a contribution to SevaNidhi scheme 30% of the monthly salary is to be shared by the individual. The same contribution is for the government to match. Finally, a total of INR 10.04 lacs is expected to be exempted from tax.
Can the Agniveers expect any disability benefit?
Disability compensation is to be allowed based on %age disability as confirmed by designated medical authority. Agniveers are also given an ex-gratia disability compensation of INR 44 lacs for 100% disability, INR 25 lacs for 75% and INR 15 lacs for 50% disability.
Will the regimental scheme be there as in the armed forces?
Because the Scheme plans to pick the best of the Agniveers and only those who have proven their mettle, the armed forces will continue with the Regimental structure.
Under Agnipath, young men aged 17.5 years to 21 years would be recruited either directly from educational institutions or through recruitment drives. The selection process would be similar to the current process of hiring for defense personnel.
Now whether you should apply to work as Agniveers or not is for you to decide. It will be a good possibility to enter the defense forces early in your life.
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