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Agnipath Scheme (Agniveer)
Who Can Apply
Indian youth aged 17.5 to 21 years interested in serving in the Armed Forces
Key Benefits
- •Four-year service tenure in the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, or Air Force) with monthly salary starting at Rs. 30,000 in Year 1, Rs. 33,000 in Year 2, Rs. 36,500 in Year 3, and Rs. 40,000 in Year 4
- •Tax-free Seva Nidhi lump sum package of approximately Rs. 11.71 Lakh upon completing the four-year term (includes 30% monthly contribution + government matching + interest)
Updated: July 2026Track Status