Eligibility for Agnipath Scheme

Age Limit

Candidates between the age of 17.5 years to 23 years will be eligible for enrolling in the Agnipath scheme.

Educational Qualification

Candidates will have to possess the required educational qualifications as per the service and trades they would be enrolling for under the Scheme.

For example, if one is applying for the General Duty (GD), one has to have education up to Class 10 from a recognized board of the school.

Selection Process

The Agnipath scheme will have a Pan-India merit-based recruitment process that will include a centralized transparent screening assessment based on merit and performance during the service. The Agniveers will be recruited into the Armed Forces for a period of 4 years.

Training & Commissioning

During the course of 4-years of posting, the Agniveers will receive their training to enhance their qualifications and skills from the best institutions. During the service period, the Agniveers will receive various military skills. They will also be given a Skill Gained Certificate and credits for their higher education and employment purposes.

Upon completion of the 4-years of service, the scheme will have two scenarios:

(i) the Agniveers will return to the society with the aim to contribute to the nation-building process. Under the scheme, they shall receive attractive re-employment opportunities when they return to society.

OR

(ii) the Agniveers be given the opportunity to apply for Permanent Commission in the Armed Forces. Based on their performance in the 4-years of service, the scheme envisages that 25 per cent of Agniveers be enrolled in the regular cadres of the Armed Forces. NOTE: Agniveers who are selected in the Armed Forces to serve in a regular cadre will be required to serve further for a minimum of 15 years.