Agniveer 2025 — Agnipath Scheme (Army/Navy/Air Force)
Agniveer is the short-service military recruitment under the Agnipath Scheme launched by the Government of India in 2022. Agniveers serve for 4 years in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force, with 25% being retained as permanent soldiers.
Agniveer Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| Army Agniveer | Notification released by Army Recruitment Office; apply at joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Navy Agniveer | Notification at joinindiannavy.gov.in |
| Air Force Agniveer Vayu | Notification at agnipathvayu.cdac.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Army Agniveer | Written test (GK, Maths, General Science, Computer Science) + Physical Fitness Test (PFT) + Medical |
| Navy Agniveer (MR/SSR) | Written test (Science, Maths, English, General Awareness, Reasoning) + PFT + Medical |
| Air Force Agniveer Vayu | Online test (Maths, Physics, English, Reasoning, RAGA) + PPDT + Interview/Medical |
| Physical Standards | Height, weight, running (1.6 km), push-ups, sit-ups, balance tests — varies by trade |
Syllabus
Common Written Syllabus
- General Knowledge — Current Events, History, Geography, Polity, Science
- Mathematics — Basic arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
- General Science — Physics, Chemistry, Biology fundamentals
- English — Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading
Air Force Additional
- Physics — Kinematics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electricity
- Mathematics — Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability
- Reasoning & Aptitude
Frequently Asked Questions — Agniveer
What is the Agnipath scheme?+
Agnipath is a short-service military recruitment scheme under which candidates serve as 'Agniveers' for 4 years in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force. After 4 years, 25% of each batch is retained as permanent soldiers/sailors/airmen. The remaining 75% are released with a 'Seva Nidhi' package of approximately Rs. 11.71 lakhs (tax-free) and a certificate.
What is the Agniveer salary?+
Agniveer salary in Year 1 is Rs. 30,000/month (in-hand Rs. 21,000 after a 30% contribution to Seva Nidhi fund). By Year 4, it reaches Rs. 40,000/month. After 4 years, they receive the Seva Nidhi corpus (own contributions + government matching) of approximately Rs. 11.71 lakhs.