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The Union Home Ministry will launch a portal to track and support ex-Agniveers’ career progression post-service, coordinating with ministries and reserving CAPF vacancies for Agniveer recruits from 2026.
Description:
- Short-Term Military Service: The Agniveer Scheme recruit’s youth into the Indian Armed Forces for a four-year service period, after which only 25% may be retained for longer tenure.
- Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must be 17.5 to 21 years old and have passed Class 10 or 12, with specific physical and medical standards.
- Financial Benefits: Agniveers receive a monthly salary starting at â‚ą30,000 and increasing to â‚ą40,000, plus a Seva Nidhi package of â‚ą11.71 lakh (including government contribution and interest) after 4 years.
- Post-Service Opportunities: After completion, Agniveers get priority in CAPF, police, and allied forces, and are eligible for entrepreneurship support, education bridging courses, and private sector jobs.
- Strategic Objective: The scheme aims to modernize and youthify the armed forces while reducing the pension burden, and instill discipline, skills, and patriotism among Indian youth.
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