Position: Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) – Rally Recruitment (Multiple Trades)
Organization: Ministry of Defence, Government of India (Join Indian Army)
Location: Across India (Rally/Zone-wise)
The Indian Army invites eligible candidates to apply for recruitment under the Agnipath Scheme. Selected candidates will be enrolled as Agniveers for a four-year engagement. After completion of the engagement period, a portion of Agniveers may be considered for enrolment as permanent soldiers as per organizational requirements and policies.
Key Dates (As per notification)
- Scheme Announced: 14 June 2022
- Notification Date: 18 June 2022
- Online Registration Start: 01 July 2022 onward
- Last Date to Apply: 30 July 2022 (Rally-wise)
- Rallies Commence: From 10 August 2022 (Region/Zone-wise)
- Written Exam (Tentative window): 16 October to 13 November 2022
Vacancies
Total Posts: 40,000+ (also referenced as 46,000+ in schedule details; final category-wise distribution to be announced)
Category-wise breakup: General/EWS/OBC/SC/ST – To be updated as per official notice.
Roles / Trades Covered
- Agniveer General Duty (GD) – All Arms
- Agniveer Technical (All Arms) / Technical Aviation / Ammunition Examiner
- Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper (Technical) – All Arms
- Agniveer Tradesman (10th Pass)
- Agniveer Tradesman (8th Pass)
Responsibilities
- Undergo military training and perform duties as assigned based on selected trade (GD/Technical/Clerk/Store Keeper/Tradesman).
- Maintain discipline, physical fitness, and operational readiness in accordance with Indian Army standards.
- Execute tasks related to field operations, technical maintenance, administrative/logistics support, or trade-specific duties.
- Adhere to all organizational policies, safety procedures, and codes of conduct.
- Participate in assessments, drills, and deployments as required.
Eligibility
Age Limit
- Minimum: 17.5 years
- Maximum: 23 years
- Age relaxation: As per rules/official notification
Educational Qualifications (Trade-wise)
- Agniveer GD (All Arms): Class 10 (Matric) with 45% overall and minimum 33% in each subject from a recognized board.
- Agniveer Technical (All Arms) / Technical Aviation / Ammunition Examiner: 10+2 (Science) with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English and minimum 50% aggregate and 40% in each subject; or 10+2 plus 1-year ITI diploma course (as per notification).
- Agniveer Clerk / Store Keeper (Technical): 10+2 in any stream with minimum 60% overall and minimum 50% in each subject from a recognized board.
- Agniveer Tradesman (10th Pass): Class 10 with minimum 33% in each subject from a recognized board.
- Agniveer Tradesman (8th Pass): Class 8 with minimum 33% in each subject from a recognized board.
Note: Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying for a specific trade.
Physical Standards / Fitness (As listed)
Group I
- Run: 1.6 km in 5 min 30 sec
- Pull-ups: 10 times
Group II
- Run: 1.6 km in 5 min 45 sec
- Pull-ups: 6–9 times
Selection Process
- Online/Offline Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
Compensation / Pay (As per scheme figures shared)
- Year 1: Approx. ₹30,000/month
- Year 2: Approx. ₹33,000/month
- Year 3: Approx. ₹36,500/month
- Year 4: Approx. ₹40,000/month
A portion (noted as 30% annually in the source content) may be deducted towards an Agniveer Corps Fund, with a matching government contribution, as per scheme rules.
Benefits
- Opportunity to serve in the Indian Army under the Agnipath framework.
- Structured training, skill development, and trade-specific experience.
- Defined compensation progression during the four-year engagement.
- Access to scheme-linked fund/retirement package mechanisms as per policy.
- Potential consideration for permanent enrolment for a limited percentage of Agniveers, subject to organizational policy and selection process.
About the Company
The Indian Army, under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, is responsible for land-based military operations and national security. Through the Agnipath Scheme, the Army engages young candidates as Agniveers for a fixed-term service, combining military training with professional development and service experience.
How to Apply
- Apply online through the official Join Indian Army portal as per the rally/zone schedule and within the specified last date.
- Keep scanned copies ready as per requirements:
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- Color passport-size photograph (JPEG, 20KB–50KB)
- Signature (JPEG, 20KB–50KB)
Application Fee: Not available/Not specified in the provided content.
Important: Rally dates and coverage are zone-wise and district-wise. Candidates should verify their eligibility, zone schedule, and instructions in the official notification before submitting the application.