In the Department of Defence in India, the central cabinet has approved a proposal to offer 4-years jobs known as ‘Agnipath’!
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.
| Year | Monthly salary | Salary on hand (70%) | Agni Veerar PF | Govt contribution to Agniveerar PF |
| I Year | 30000 | 21000 | 9000 | 9000 |
| II Year | 33000 | 23100 | 9900 | 9900 |
| III Year | 36500 | 25580 | 10950 | 10950 |
| IV Year | 40000 | 28000 | 12000 | 12000 |
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.
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