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First Batch of Agniveers to Complete Service on November 21 with Benefits
- •The first batch of Agniveers from the Indian Navy will complete 4 years of service and exit on November 21, 2026.
- •Retiring Agniveers will receive a tax-free lump sum Seva Nidhi package of approximately Rs 10.04 lakh.
- •The government has announced a 50 percent reservation for former Agniveers in paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, and CISF.
- •Former Agniveers will be exempted from physical tests and written examinations during recruitment in security forces.
- •Several state governments have reserved 10 to 20 percent of posts in police departments along with age relaxation for former Agniveers.
Key Questions Answered
Upon completing four years of service, retiring Agniveers will receive a tax-free lump sum Seva Nidhi package of approximately Rs 10.04 lakh, which includes their own contribution, an equal government share, and accrued interest. Additionally, they are provided with a life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh during their service period and a skill certificate to help secure future jobs.
After four years of service, approximately 75 percent of Agniveers will be demobilized, while the top 25 percent of youth with outstanding performance will be made permanent in the army.
50 percent of the seats have been reserved for former Agniveers for Constable and Rifleman posts in paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and Assam Rifles under a new 'Ex-Agniveer' category. Furthermore, they are completely exempted from the Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and written examinations during recruitment.
