Agnipath Yojana
A welfare scheme by the Department of Military Affairs, MoD under which rigorous military training will be imparted to the youth aged between 17.5 to 23 years and meeting other educational, physical, and medical criteria, who are aspirational to be a part of the armed forces.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Defence |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Youth, Armed Forces, Military, Agniveer, Employment, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Army |
Before you apply
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