What is Agnipath Scheme 2022, Agniveer Apply Online- Eligibility, Full Details?

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The Preface

On June 14, 2022, the Central Government released the Agnipath Scheme 2022. The Agnipath Yojana seeks to enlist young people to serve in the nation’s armed forces and defence. Agniveers can read here to get the crucial information, deadlines, and requirements for recruitment under the Indian Army, Indian Airforce, and Indian Navy following the release of Agneepath Recruitment Notices for applicants. This post is included with detailed information on Agneepath Scheme Eligibility Criteria for 2022. Please have a look.

Agneepath Scheme 2022 – Important Points

Launch of Agneepath Scheme	June 14, 2022
Age limit	17.5 years to 23 years (was extended from 21 as a one time waiver)
Eligiblity Criteria	8th pass (only for Army)
10th pass
12th pass
Recruitment	Candidates would be enrolled under the Service Act for a duration of four years inclusive of training period
Financial Package	1st year – Rs 4.76 lakh approx, Upgradation upto Rs 6.92 lakhs in 4th year
Ration, Dress, Travel allowances
Seva Nidhi Package
Death Compensation
Disability Compensation

Agnipath Scheme: What is it?

The revolutionary Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of young people into the Indian Armed Forces, who would be known as Agniveers following induction, was authorised by the Union Cabinet on June 14, 2022, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Army, Navy, and Air Force’s Human Resource Policy has undergone significant defence policy reform with the Agnipath Scheme. Read: MPSC Recruitment 2022: 800 Subordinate Services Posts, Know How to Apply, All Details mpsc.gov.in

Agnipath Recruitment Eligibility in the Indian Army 2022

Candidates will be enlisted under the Army Act of 1950 for a total of four (04), including the training phase, years of service. Agnivesers who enrol in this way will be bound by the Army Act of 1950 and obligated to follow orders to travel by land, sea, or air wherever they are directed. Any type of Pension or Gratuity will not be available to Agniveers engaged in the programme.

Important Dates

Indian Air Force Agneepath Recruitment
Notification release	June 22, 2022
Registrations open	June 24, 2022
Last date to apply	July 5, 2022
Written Exam	Last week of July
Enrollment	December 11, 2022
Where to apply	agnipathvayu.cdac.ac.in

Eligibility for Agnipath Scheme, 2022

The eligibility requirements have been provided for IAF Recruitment in general terms. Soon, a thorough announcement on the general breakdown of the required educational credentials by post can be anticipated. Male candidates who are not married are eligible to apply for the Indian Air Force Agniveer position. Read Also: Check Answer, Key Details and Other Updates for TS TET 2022 Result Date Announced

What is Agnipath Scheme?

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14th June 2022 approved the transformative Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of youth in the Indian Armed Forces who after induction will be referred to as Agniveers. The Agnipath Scheme is a major defence policy reform in the Human Resource Policy of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Indian Army Agnipath Recruitment 2022 Calendar

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	20th June 2022
Online Registration	July 2022 Onwards
Written Examination	To be notified
Training	30th December 2022 onwards

Indian Army Agnipath Recruitment Eligibility 2022

Candidates will be enrolled under Army Act 1950 for a service duration of four (04) years including the training period. Agniveers so enrolled will be subject to Army Act, 1950 and will be liable to go wherever ordered, by land, sea, or air. Agniveers enrolled under the scheme, will not be eligible for any kind of Pension or Gratuity.

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian citizens.

Age

S.No	Posts	Age(in Years)
(i)	Agniveer (General Duty) (All Arms)	17 ½ – 23
(ii)	Agniveer (Tech)	17 ½ – 23
(iii)	Agniveer Tech (Aviation & Ammunition Examiner)	17 ½ – 23
(iv)	Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical (All Arms)	17 ½ – 23
(v)	Agniveer Tradesmen (All Arms)10th pass	17 ½ – 23
(vi)	Agniveer Tradesmen (All Arms) 8th pass	17 ½ – 23

Educational Qualifications

S.No	Posts	Qualifications
(i)	Agniveer (General Duty) (All Arms)	Class 10th /Matric with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. For boards following fgrading system minimum of D grade (33% – 40%) in individual subjects or equivalent of grade which contains 33% and overall aggregate in C2 grade or equivalentcorresponding to 45% in aggregate
(ii)	Agniveer (Tech)	10+2/Intermediate Exam Pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject.
(iii)	Agniveer Tech (Aviation & Ammunition Examiner)
(iv)	Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper Technical (All Arms)	10+2 / Intermediate Exam Pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with 60% marks in aggregate and minimum 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in English and Maths/Accts/Book Keeping in Cl XII is mandatory.
(v)	Agniveer Tradesmen (All Arms)10th pass	(a)     Class 10th simple pass(b)     No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored in 33% in each subject.
(vi)	Agniveer Tradesmen (All Arms) 8th pass	(a)     Class 8th simple pass(b)     No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored in 33% in each subject.

Relaxation in Physical Standards

SerNo	Category	Height(Cms)	Chest(Cms)	Weight(Kgs)
(a)	For son of service & ex-servicemen, war widow and widow of ex-servicemen.	2	1	2
(b)	For adopted son/Son-in-law of a war widow, if she has no son. Adoption had done during the lifetime of a Soldier will be valid for the purpose of award of bonus marks / concessions and enrolment throughUHQ enrolment.	2	1	2
Note. An eligible candidate can be granted prescribed relaxations in all threemeasurements i.e height, chest, and weight.

Indian Army Agnipath Selection Process 2022

Candidates will be tested as stated below:

Physical Fitness Test (At Rally Site)

Physical Fitness Test (At Rally Site)	Remarks
1.6 Km Run	Beam (Pull Ups)	9 Feet Ditch	Zig- Zag Balance
Group	Time	Marks	Pull Ups	Marks	Need to  Qualify	Need to  Qualify
Group – I	Up till 5 Min 30Secs	60	10	40
Group– II	5 Min 31  Sec to5 Min 45 Secs	48	9	33
8	27
7	21
6	16

Indian Army Agnipath Application Process 2022: How to Apply

• Every applicant must sign in to joinindianarmy.nic.in to verify their eligibility and set up a profile. Beginning in July 2022, applicants can register online and submit their applications.
  Each candidate may submit an application only once. Anyone who is discovered to have enrolled for more than one trade or category will be rejected and will not be given consideration for any trades or categories. Every applicant must sign in to joinindianarmy.nic.in to verify their eligibility and set up a profile. Beginning in July 2022, applicants can register online and submit their applications.
• Employee mobile number and email ID are a MUST. All crucial messages, such as being shortlisted, a call letter, joining instructions, results, etc., will be sent to this email address or mobile number. Email ID and mobile number sharing are prohibited. For future usage, keep the User Name and Password in mind. (ARO won’t be liable for not receiving the needed information if the candidate’s provided email or mobile number is inaccurate or altered.
• Complete all fields precisely as they appear on the Matriculation/10th Class Board Certificate, including the candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, and DOB.

Important Note

Army recruitment is a complimentary service. Since hiring is done solely on the basis of merit, candidates are encouraged not to pay bribes to anyone. At every stage of the hiring process, the selection process is transparent and computerised. As a result, applicants are warned to be wary of touts because they are unable to assist them at any point.