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Eligibility Criteria for India's Agnipath Scheme Released by Government
✍️ UdaipurTimes.com
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 01:32 AM
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The Ministry of Defence has outlined who can apply for the Agnipath recruitment drive, detailing age limits, educational qualifications and service terms.
New Delhi – The Ministry of Defence has published the eligibility guidelines for the Agnipath scheme, the government’s latest short‑term recruitment programme for the armed forces. The scheme, which aims to induct a fresh batch of soldiers for a four‑year term followed by a reserve period, is open to Indian citizens meeting specific criteria.
Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years of age as of the first day of the recruitment window. Candidates should have completed at least the 10+2 education level; those with a diploma or degree are also eligible, provided they meet the physical fitness standards prescribed by the armed forces.
The notification specifies that candidates with a criminal record, pending court cases, or previous service in the armed forces are ineligible. Additionally, the scheme excludes individuals who have already served in the regular army, navy or air force.
The recruitment portal will open on 1 December 2024, with online applications accepted for a period of three weeks. Aspirants can register on the official Defence Recruitment website and must upload scanned copies of their educational certificates, identity proof and recent photographs.
Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years of age as of the first day of the recruitment window. Candidates should have completed at least the 10+2 education level; those with a diploma or degree are also eligible, provided they meet the physical fitness standards prescribed by the armed forces.
The notification specifies that candidates with a criminal record, pending court cases, or previous service in the armed forces are ineligible. Additionally, the scheme excludes individuals who have already served in the regular army, navy or air force.
The recruitment portal will open on 1 December 2024, with online applications accepted for a period of three weeks. Aspirants can register on the official Defence Recruitment website and must upload scanned copies of their educational certificates, identity proof and recent photographs.