Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme)
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Four-year short-term military service with 25% retained into the regular cadre. Participants receive a skill certificate and IGNOU degree credit, plus a Seva Nidhi lump sum on exit; those not retained rely on reserved CAPF and state police quotas.
- Duration
- 4 years
- Entry after
- Class 10and 1 other route
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Not required
Course overview
Four-year short-term military service with 25% retained into the regular cadre. Participants receive a skill certificate and IGNOU degree credit, plus a Seva Nidhi lump sum on exit; those not retained rely on reserved CAPF and state police quotas.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. 10th or 12th pass depending on trade and service; age 17.5-21; physical and medical standards.
How you get in. Online Common Entrance Examination followed by physical fitness test and medical examination.
How it is studied. Full-time residential training; distance mode not applicable.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Indian Air Force; subsequently CAPF
- state police and private sector for those not retained
What you can study next.
- Retention into regular cadre
- CAPF and state police recruitment with reserved quota
- Skill certificate and graduation credit from IGNOU
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. No tuition cost - cadets and recruits receive a stipend during training.
Indicative starting salary. 30,000 - 40,000 (with Seva Nidhi package) per month.
Typical duration. 4 years service.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
2 routes into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 10 | Any | — | |
| Class 12 | Any | — |
Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.
Careers this course leads to
3 routes mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Common questions
Who can apply for Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme)?
10th or 12th pass depending on trade and service; age 17.5-21; physical and medical standards. Admission is through Online Common Entrance Examination followed by physical fitness test and medical examination.
How long does Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) take?
4 years service. Full-time residential training; distance mode not applicable.
What does Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) cost?
No tuition cost - cadets and recruits receive a stipend during training. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme)?
Retention into regular cadre, CAPF and state police recruitment with reserved quota, Skill certificate and graduation credit from IGNOU.
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