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Change in the army recruitment system: A new plan to offer 4-years jobs!

Posted on: 15/Jun/2022 7:00:56 PM
In the Department of Defence in India, the central cabinet has approved a proposal to offer 4-years jobs known as Agnipath!

The candidates recruited under this scheme will be known as AgniVeerargal!

After completion of 4-years, they can apply to join the Army!

Out of this, 25% of the Agniveerargal will be recruited and posted in the Indian Army.

For this purpose, a Merit-Based Recruitment Process will be conducted.

YearMonthly salarySalary on hand (70%)Agni Veerar PFGovt contribution to Agniveerar PF
I Year300002100090009000
II Year330002310099009900
III Year36500255801095010950
IV Year40000280001200012000

The amount accrued on the provident Fund above after 4 years: Rs. 5.02 Lakhs

The amount contributed to the Seva fund including interest: Rs. 11.71 Lakhs

This accrued fund will be exempted from Income Tax. No pension and other benefits will be given in this scheme.

Other allowances:

Skill Certificate will be given.

Credits will be given for pursuing higher studies.

Relief Fund for those who died

Agni Veerargal will be given a non-contributory Insurance coverage of Rs. 48 Lakhs.

For the candidates who die in this service, the concerned families will be given an additional Rs. 44 Lakhs.

On the 4-years service Fund, the unpaid amount by the soldiers due to death will be given.

In case of any physical damage during the 4-year service, Rs. 44 Lakhs will be given.

Under the Agnipath Scheme, the Agni veerargal will be appointed for 4 years! 46000 persons will be recruited this year. The age line for this recruitment is that the candidates MUST be in the age group 17.5-21. The selected candidates must be medically fit/skilled.