What is the Agnipath scheme for the Indian Army?

The Agnipath scheme was launched by the Government of India in June 2022 as a new military recruitment model. Under this scheme, young Indians are recruited as "Agniveers" for a fixed 4-year service tenure in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. After 4 years, approximately 25% of Agniveers in each batch are retained in the regular armed forces based on performance and merit. The remaining 75% are released with a tax-free Seva Nidhi corpus of approximately Rs 11.71 lakh.

What is the Seva Nidhi corpus and what happens after 4 years?

Agniveers contribute 30% of their monthly stipend to the Seva Nidhi fund, and the government contributes an equal matching amount. After completing 4 years of service, the released Agniveers receive a one-time tax-free Seva Nidhi corpus of approximately Rs 11.71 lakh (as per initial projections), along with a skill certificate and an exit package. The government has also promised priority in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) recruitment and state police forces for released Agniveers, and multiple states have announced reservations.

What are the physical standards for Army Agniveer recruitment?

Physical standards vary by category: General Duty (GD) requires minimum height of 160 cm, chest 77–82 cm, weight 50 kg; Technical category requires 160 cm height; Clerk/SKT requires 162 cm height. Candidates must clear a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) including a 1.6 km run (qualifying time 5 minutes 40 seconds for Group 1), 10 beam (pull-ups), 9 balance, and 27 sit-ups. The PFT is the first stage of the recruitment rally and eliminates a large number of candidates.

What are the different categories for Army Agniveer recruitment?

The Indian Army recruits Agniveers in multiple categories: Agniveer General Duty (GD) requiring Class 10 pass with 45% aggregate; Agniveer Technical requiring Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English; Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper Technical (SKT) requiring Class 12 with 60% aggregate; and Agniveer Tradesman (10th/8th pass). Each category has different educational requirements, pay bands within the stipend structure, and roles in the Army.

What career opportunities exist for Agniveers after their 4-year service?

Upon completion of the 4-year tenure, 25% of Agniveers are retained in the regular Army as permanent soldiers with full service benefits and pension. The remaining 75% can utilise their Seva Nidhi corpus for higher education, entrepreneurship, or employment. Multiple state governments have announced reservation in state police and home guard for ex-Agniveers. The Central government provides priority in CAPF recruitment, and the skill certificates can be used for employment in private sector security, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.

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Agnipath Army Agniveer Preparation Guide

Indian Army

Your Complete Preparation Guide for Agnipath Army Agniveer 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks100

Duration60 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Written + Physical Fitness Test + Medical

Frequency

Annual

Next Exam Date

As per Army Agniveer notification 2026

EEligibility Criteria

Age 17.5–23 years; 10th/12th pass depending on category; physical: height 160 cm (general), chest 77–82 cm, weight 50 kg minimum

ANumber of Attempts

As per Army notification within age limit

Study Plan by Subject

General Knowledge

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Science

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Mathematics

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Logical Reasoning

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Train rigorously for the Physical Fitness Test — target completing 1.6 km in under 5 minutes 30 seconds well before your rally date.

Revise Class 10 Science and Math fundamentals; most GS and Maths questions are at this level.

Focus on current affairs — Indian defence news, government schemes, national events — for the GK section.

Practice 100-question mock tests within 60 minutes regularly to build the speed and accuracy needed for the written exam.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Knowledge	25	25	15 min
General Science	25	25	15 min
Mathematics	25	25	15 min
Logical Reasoning	25	25	15 min
Total	100	100	60 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

As per Army Agniveer notification 2026

Next Exam Date

As per Army Agniveer notification 2026

Conducted By

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