Agnipath Yojana
in Bihar
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Key dates and updates (Bihar)
Nationwide and Bihar-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scheme launch |
Agnipath Yojana in Bihar
Agnipath Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Bihar.
Apply for Agnipath Yojana in Bihar
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a citizen of India.
For the 2022 intake, the age of the applicant should be between 17.5 to 23 years. For the subsequent intakes, the age of the applicant should be between 17.5 to 21 years.
The applicant must fulfill the educational qualifications and physical and medical standards set by the Indian Army / Indian Navy / Indian Air Force.
**Note 01:** The Agniveers will be enrolled in the Forces under respective Service Acts for a period of four years. They would form a distinct rank in the Armed Forces, different from any other existing ranks.
**Note 02:** Upon the completion of four years of service, based on organizational requirements and policies promulgated by the Armed Forces from time to time, Agniveers will be offered an opportunity to apply for permanent enrolment in the Armed Forces.
**Note 03:** The applications for permanent enrolment will be considered in a centralized manner based on objective criteria including performance during their four-year engagement period and up to 25% of each specific batch of Agniveers will be enrolled in the regular cadre of the Armed Forces. The selection will be the exclusive jurisdiction of the Armed Forces.
**Note 04:** Agniveers will meet the medical eligibility conditions laid down for enrolment in the armed forces as applicable to respective categories/trades.
**Note 05:** The educational qualification for Agniveers will remain as in vogue for enrollment in various categories.
Benefits
Note 01: The ‘Seva Nidhi’ will be exempt from Income Tax.
Note 02: There shall be no entitlement to gratuity and pensionary benefits.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proof of Identity i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Proof of Address |
| 3 | Proof of Highest Educational Qualifications |
| 4 | Proof of Medical Category |
| 5 | Passport-size photograph |
| 6 | Domicile Certificate |
| 7 | The applicants will have to submit a written pledge that they were not involved in the violent protests against the Agnipath scheme. |
Common questions in Bihar
Who can apply for Agnipath Yojana in Bihar?
Eligible residents of Bihar who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Agnipath Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Agnipath Yojana in Bihar?
Applicants in Bihar typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Agnipath Yojana?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 14 June 2022 through 14 June 2022, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the Agnipath scheme, Agniveers will be employed for four years and rigorous military training will be imparted to them.