Major changes in Agnipath scheme, learn how to register to become an Agniveer in the Army
- bySudha Saxena
- 07 Nov, 2026
Agniveer Registration Process: Do you want to become an Agniveer? How can you apply for this scheme in the Army and check your eligibility? Learn here.
A major decision has been made regarding the Agnipath scheme. The service of Agniveers has now been extended for two years. This means they can remain in service even after the four-year term has expired. If you also want to take advantage of the Agnipath scheme and become an Agniveer, we will provide you with complete information. The eligibility criteria for the three armed forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force) vary; you must meet the physical and medical standards. Here, we provide information about applying for the Agnipath scheme
in the Army and the eligibility requirements. The primary requirement for becoming an Agniveer in the Army is that you must be between 17.5 and 22 years of age. Additionally, you must have at least an 8th-grade degree. However, different positions have different educational qualifications and eligibility criteria for different positions.
How to Check Agniveer Eligibility
- Visit the Indian Army website joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Here click on the Agneepath tab and click on Eligibility
- A form will open on your screen
- Select your state, district, tehsil here
- Then fill in your height, gender, date of birth, educational qualification, marital status etc.
- Click on Check Eligibility, you will be told if you are eligible.
How to register for Agnipath Scheme
After checking the eligibility, if you fulfill the eligibility conditions then you will have to register on the website.
- After checking your eligibility, you will see the option to apply for the posts you are eligible for.
- Now you have to select the User Registration option, read all the instructions carefully.
- You can register using your Aadhaar number or 10th standard certificate.
- After this, enter the name of the candidate, father's name, mother's name, date of birth and email ID.
- An OTP will be sent to your email ID, enter it and submit it.
- Now fill in your complete details like educational qualification, address, date of birth etc.
- After registration, you can apply online using your email ID.
Agniveer Salary: How much salary does Agniveer get?
|
Year of service |
Monthly Package |
In-Hand 70% salary |
Reduction in Corpus Fund (30%) |
Government contribution |
|
First year |
Rs 30,000 |
Rs 21,000 |
9,000 rupees |
9,000 rupees |
|
Second year |
Rs 33,000 |
Rs 23,100 |
Rs 9,900 |
Rs 9,900 |
|
Third Year |
Rs 36,500 |
Rs 25,550 |
Rs 10,950 |
Rs 10,950 |
|
Fourth year |
Rs 40,000 |
Rs 28,000 |
Rs 12,000 |
Rs 12,000 |
How much money do you get after 4 years?
After four years, Agniveer receives Rs 11.71 lakh (including interest) under the Seva Nidhi package, along with other allowances.



