Agnipath scheme launched. Here are the FAQs
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Know all about recruitment, salary, eligibility, and other aspects of the Agnipath scheme here.
The Centre on Tuesday, June 14, launched the Agnipath recruitment scheme for the armed forces. The scheme, meant to be a reformative step, targets youth in the armed forces. It is envisaged that the average age profile of the Indian armed forces would come down by 4-5 years by the implementation of this scheme.
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Here are the key details of the scheme:
Q. What is the Agnipath scheme?A. It is a pan-India short-term service youth recruitment scheme for the armed forces. Recruits, known as Agniveers, will serve in varied terrains — desert, mountain, land, sea, or air.
Q. Who will be eligible to apply for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme?A. The age range to be eligible for the scheme is 17.5-21 years.
Q. Can women apply under the Agnipath scheme?A. In future, women will be progressively inducted into armed forces.
Q. What is the service tenure granted under the scheme?A. Under the Agnipath scheme, Agniveers will be employed for four years and rigorous military training will be imparted to them.
