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Agniveer (Army / Navy / Air Force)

Serve the nation for 4 years — with ₹11.7 lakh seva-nidhi at the end. — A complete career guide for Indian students.

4 years (25% retained for permanent cadre)17.5–21 yrs · 10th or 12th depending on trade11/12: Any 10th/12th · PCM for Air Force tech entries
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Why this career matters in India

Agnipath gives 10th/12th-pass students from rural India a structured, well-paid path with discipline + financial security + state-job preference at age 22.

Step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Class 10 (or 12) pass + age 17.5–21

  2. 2

    Build PFT fitness (1.6 km in 5:30, 10 push-ups)

  3. 3

    Apply on joinindianarmy.nic.in / joinindiannavy.gov.in

  4. 4

    CEE → Physical (PFT) → Medical → 31-week training

  5. 5

    4-yr tenure → 25% selected for regular cadre OR ₹11.7 L exit + state-job preference

Skills you'll need

Physical fitnessDisciplineTrade-specific (mechanic / clerk / radar / GD)Marksmanship

Pros

  • Direct entry without graduation
  • ₹11.7 L corpus on exit
  • State govt job preference for ex-Agniveers
  • NCC C-cert students get bonus marks

Watch-outs

  • · Only 25% retained for permanent service
  • · No traditional pension for the 75%
  • · Family separation during posting

Top recruiters & employers

Indian ArmyIndian NavyIndian Air Force

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