Indian Army has started with the recruitment drive for Agniveer selection for the year 2024. Men and women between the ages of 17.5 and 23 years can submit their application forms for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024 and only shortlisted candidates will be recruited for the armed forces under this scheme. The Indian Army Recruitment 2024 apply online process has been started at https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/ and the application link will remain active till 22nd March 2024. Agneepath Scheme in Indian Armed Forces is a scheme wherein selected candidates will be enrolled as Agniveers for 4 years period. Around 83 recruitment rallies across the country are expected to be carried out. The selection of the candidates will be done through the Common Entrance Test, Physical Fitness Test, and Medical Test. Check complete details about Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024 as discussed in the article below. 

Indian Army Agniveer Notification 2024

The Indian Army Agniveer Notification 2024 PDF has announced around 25000 vacancies through Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024. Indian Army has uploaded the complete details for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024 including the selection process, and eligibility through Army Agniveer Recruitment Notification. The Indian Army Agniveer Rally Notification is available on the official website https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/. The candidates interested in the posts of Agniveers can go through the details from the pdf link attached below.

Indian Army Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF - Click to Download

Indian Army Agneepath Recruitment 2024

The Indian Army Recruitment 2024 details through Agneepath Scheme for Agniveers posts are discussed below. All those candidates who want to serve thier country must be aware of the complete details regarding the Army Agniveer Recruitment. The armed forces would soon conduct Recruitment rallies at various campuses and special rallies. 

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024- Overview
Conducting BodyIndian Army
SchemeAgneepath Scheme
Number of VacanciesAround 25000
Registration Dates13th February to 22nd March 2024
Area of ServiceIndian Army
Time span4 years
Indian Army Agniveer Age limit17.5-23 years
Indian Army Agniveer Selection ProcessCommon Entrance Test
Physical Fitness Test 
Medical Test
Official websitehttps://joinindianarmy.nic.in/

Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024- Important Dates

For the Indian Army, Recruitment Rallies the complete schedule has been released along with the detailed Army Agniveer Notification PDF. Candidates can fill out their registartion forms for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment by the last registration date i.e. 22nd March 2024. Check important dates for Indian Army Agneepath Recruitment 2024 from the below table. 

Indian Army Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
EventsDates 
Army Agniveer Notification 202413th February 2024
Online Registration13th February 2024
Last Date for Registration22nd March 2024
Indian Army Agniveer Admit Card 2024To be notified
Recruitment Rallies to be commencedTo be notified
Combined Entrance Test for 1st BatchTo be notified

Indian Army Agneepath Scheme

Indian Army Agnipath or Agneepath scheme is a recruitment process for Agniveer for General Duty, Technical, Aviation & Ammunition Examiner, Clerk/Store Keeper, and Tradesmen posts for a four-year contract period. After four years of their service in the Indian Army, 25% of the Agniveers will be retained in the regular cadre based on merit, willingness and medical fitness. They will then serve for a full term of another 15 years. While the other 75% of Agniveers will be demobilised, with an exit or “Seva Nidhi '' package of Rs 11-12 lakh. Check the complete details for the Indian Army Agneepath Scheme from the below link. 

Indian Army Agneepath Scheme- Check Complete Details

Indian Army Agneepath Apply Online

As mentioned in the Indian Army Agniveer short notice, the online registration process for the 1st batch of Aginveer in the Indian Army through Indian Army Recruitment 2024 has begun at joinindianarmy.nic.in and will continue till 22nd March 2024. The Indian Army Agneepath Apply online link is also shared here too for the reference of the candidates. Candidates are sugussted to submit their duly filled application forms before the last registartion date to avoid last minute technical glitches.

Indian Army Agneepath Apply Online Link (Active) - Click to Apply

Steps for Indian Army Apply Online 2024

Candidates interested in Indian Army Recruitment 2024 must submit their application forms through the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in. Candidates can follow the below step-by-step process to apply online for Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024.

Step 1- Visit the official website https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/. 

Step 2- On the homepage, click on “Agnipath” appearing on the header.

Step 3- A new page appears with the URL- https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/AgnipathScheme.htm

Step 4- Click on “Registration” if you are a new user else log in with your username & password. Go carefully through the details and instructions and then click on the Continue option.

Step 5- An OTP (One Time Password ) will be sent to the mobile number of the email id provided by the candidate. 

Step 6- Now if the registration is complete a new page will be displayed through which the candidates will be able to check their eligibility for a trade. 

Step 7- Now after reviewing the eligibility, the candidates will be provided with the list of rallies for different trade that is to be held soon and the candidate must select the rally for the trade as per the eligibility of the candidate. 

Step 8- Enter your personal details, and education qualification asked to be filled in the application form. 

Step 9- Attach the required documents in the prescribed format. Scanned passport-size photo of the candidate ( 10 KB to 20 KB in JPG Format) and Scanned Signature of the candidate ( 5 KB to 10 KB in JPG Format).

Step 8- Pay the required application fee through online mode.

Step 9- Download the application form for future reference. Candidates must print out two copies of the application form which will be necessary afterward.

Required Documents for Indian Army Apply Online Form

During the Indian Army application form filling, the candidates will need certain sets of documents to ensure they provide the correct information. Furthermore, the aspirants will need to provide the necessary papers during the Indian Army Recruitment as per the rule which are as follows- 

  1. Matric Certificate or Educational Certificate. (mark sheets or results of 10th, 12th, or equivalent).
  2. Birth Certificate for Date of Birth Verification.
  3. Caste Certificate.
  4. Relationship certificate in case of Relation Bharti or UHQ recruitment.
  5. A Valid character certificate is signed by the village Sarpanch.
  6. Identity proof certificate.
  7. Relevant certificate in case of the sportsman. (If any).
  8. NCC certificate (A/B/C) signed by the Commander of the Battalion (If any).
  9. Valid email id.
  10. Active Personal mobile number of the candidate.
  11. Domicile Certificate (residential Proof).
  12. Scanned passport-size photo and scanned signature of the candidate

Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024 Application Fee

To apply online for the Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024 candidates have to pay an examination fee of Rs. 550/- plus GST. The application will be paid online by Debit Cards/ Credit Cards/Internet Banking through a payment gateway. Candidates are advised to submit the application fee before the last date of the application fee and also print/keep transaction details for their records. 

Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
CategoryApplication Fee
All Rs. 550/- plus GST

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024 Eligibility 

The candidates should hold the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit for applying for the 1st batch of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024 as per the Agneepath Scheme

Indian Army Agniveer Education Qualification

Check post-wise Indian Army Agniveer Education Qualification required from the below table. 

Indian Army Agneepath Education Qualification
Posts/DisciplineAcademic Qualification
Agniveer (General Duty) (All Arms)The candidates should have passed Class 10/Matric with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject.
Agniveer (Technical) (All Arms)

The candidates should have passed a 10+2/Intermediate Exam in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject.

OR 

The candidates should have passed a 10+2 intermediate exam from any recognized State Education Board or Central Education Board to include NIOS and ITI course of a minimum of one year in the required field with NSQF level 4 or above.

Agniveer (Technical) 
(Aviation & Ammunition Examiner)
Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper (Technical) 
(All Arms)
The candidates should have passed 10+2 | Intermediate Exam Pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with 600/o marks in aggregate and a minimum of 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/BookKeeping in Class Xll is mandatory.
Agniveer Tradesmen (All Arms) 10th passThe candidates should have passed 10th exam. No stipulation in aggregate percentage, but should have scored 33% in each subject. 
Agniveer Tradesmen (All Arms) 8th passThe candidates should have passed 8th exam. No stipulation in aggregate percentage, but should have scored 33% in each subject. 

Indian Army Agniveer Age Limit

The upper age limit has been relaxed from 21 years to 23 years as a onetime measure for the Recruiting Year 2023-24

Indian Army Agneepath Age Limit
PostsAge Limit
Agniveer (General Duty) (All Arms)17½ to 23 years
Agniveer (Technical) (All Arms)
Agniveer (Technical) 
(Aviation & Ammunition Examiner)
Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper (Technical) 
(All Arms)
Agniveer Tradesmen (All Arms) 10th pass
Agniveer Tradesmen (All Arms) 8th pass

Agniveer Age Limit- Click to Check

Army Agniveer Recruitment Selection Process

The candidates will be shortlisted through four stages as mentioned in the Indian Army Agniveer Notification. The candidates have to appear in each stage and qualify as per the standards required. 

Stage 1 Physical Fitness Test

Stage 2 Physical Measurement Test

Stage 3 Medical Test

Stage 4 Written Test

Physical Fitness Test (At Rally Site)

Physical Fitness Test (At Rally Site)
1.6 Km RunBeam (Pull-Ups)9 Feet DitchZig-Zag Balance
GroupTimeMarksPull UpsMarksNeed to QualifyNeed to Qualify
Group 1Up till 5 Min 30 Secs601040
Group 25 min 31 sec to 5 min 45 sec48933
 827
 721
 616

Indian Army Agniveer Exam Pattern 2024

The exam pattern for each post is different as per the education qualification. For each post, we have a detailed Indian Army Agniveer Exam Pattern in this section. The candidates can go through the 

Indian Army CCE Exam Pattern (General Duty)

Passing Marks- 35

Indian Army CCE Exam Pattern (General Duty)
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMax. Marks
General Knowledge1530
General Science1530
Maths1530
Logical Reasoning0510
Total50100

Indian Army CCE Exam Pattern (Technical)

Passing Marks- 80

Indian Army CCE Exam Pattern (Technical)
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMax. Marks
General Knowledge1040
Maths1560
Physics1560
Chemistry1040
Total50200

Indian Army CCE Exam Pattern (Clerk)

Passing Marks- 80 (32 in each part)

Indian Army CCE Exam Pattern (Clerk)
PartSubjectsNo. of QuestionsMax. Marks
Part -1General Knowledge0520
General Science0520
Maths1040
Computer Science0520
Part-2General English25100
Total50200

Indian Army Agniveer Syllabus 2024- Click to Check

Indian Army Agniveer Medical Standards

(a) A candidate should have a robust physique and good mental health.

(b) Chest should be well developed having a minimum 5 Cms expansion.

(c) Should have normal hearing with each ear and good binocular vision in both eyes. He should be able to read 6/6 in the distance vision chart with each eye. Colour vision should be CP-III.

(d) Should have a sufficient number of natural healthy gum and teeth i.e. minimum of 14 dental points.

(e) Should not have diseases like deformity of bones, hydrocele and varicocele or piles.

(f) Should recognize red and green colours.

Indian Army Agniveer Salary 

The applicants shortlisted for Agniveer in the Armed Forces will be offered with a financial package of Rs. 4.75 lacs for the 1st year which will be upgraded to approx. Rs. 6.92 lacs in the 4th year. Besides the annual package, the candidates will be offered with allowances like risk & hardship, ration, dress, and travel allowances. 

Seva Nidhi: The Seva Nidhi package costs approximately Rs 11.71 lakh, including (Including, interest accumulated on the above amount as per the applicable interest rates would also be paid). 30% of monthly emoluments will be contributed by individuals and an equal amount will be contributed by the Government. 

Death Compensation: Non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakhs with additional Ex. Gratia of Rs. 44 lakh for death attributable to service. The unreserved portion up to 4 years including SevaNidhi Component.  

Indian Army Agniveer Salary
Year Per Month SalaryIn HandContribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund 
(30%)
Contribution to corpus 
fund by GoI
1st YearRs. 30000Rs. 21000Rs. 9000Rs. 9000
2nd YearRs. 33000Rs. 23100Rs. 9900Rs. 9900
3rd YearRs. 36500Rs. 25580Rs. 10950Rs. 10950
4th YearRs. 40000Rs. 28000Rs. 12000Rs. 12000

Aginveer Salary Package Details- Click to Check

Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024: FAQs

Ans. The candidates should fall in the range of 17.5 years and 23 years.

Ans. Yes, in future women will be inducted in a progressive manner for joining the Armed Forces under the Agniveer Scheme

Ans. The initial salary package for Indian Army Agneepath Rs. 4.75 lacs for the 1st year and which will be upgraded to approx. Rs. 6.92 lacs

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