Agniveervayu will be enrolled in the Indian Air Force under Air Force Act 1950, for a period of FOUR years. Agniveervayu would form a distinct rank in the Indian Air Force, different from any other existing ranks. The Indian Air Force is not obliged to retain Agniveervayu beyond the engagement period of four years.
On completion of four years of service, based on organisation’s requirements and policies promulgated by the Indian Air Force, Agniveervayu will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the regular cadre of the Indian Air Force as Airmen. These applications will be considered in a centralised manner based on objective criteria, including performance during their four-year engagement period and up to 25% of each specific batch of Agniveervayu will be enrolled in regular cadre of IAF. Agniveervayu will not have any right to be selected for further enrolment into the Indian Air Force. Selection of the Agniveervayu for further enrolment, if any, shall be at the discretion of the Government of India.
Employability. Agniveervayu enrolled under this entry are liable to be assigned any duty in organisational interest at the discretion of the Indian Air Force.
Training. On being enrolled, Agniveervayu will be imparted military training based on Indian Air Force requirements.
Leave. Grant of leave will be subject to exigencies of the Indian Air Force. The following leave is applicable for Agniveervayu during their engagement period: –
Annual Leave. 30 days per year.
Sick Leave. Based on medical advice by competent Medical Authority.
Medical and CSD Facilities. For the duration of their engagement period in the Indian Air Force, Agniveervayu will be entitled for medical facility at Service Hospitals as well as CSD provisions.
Pay, Allowances and Allied Benefits. Agniveervayu enrolled under this Scheme will be paid an Agniveer package of Rs. 30,000/- per month with a fixed yearly increment. In addition, Risk and Hardship allowances (as applicable in IAF), Dress and Travel allowances will be paid. Perks such as ration, clothing, accommodation and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) shall also be provided as per the existing rules.
Terminal Benefits – Seva Nidhi Package. AGNIVEERVAYU will be given one time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package comprising of their monthly contribution along with matching contribution by the Government on completion of their engagement period, as indicated below: –
| Year | Customised Package | In Hand (70%) | Contribution to Agniveers Corpus Fund (30%) | Contribution to Corpus fund by |
| All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately) | ||||
| 1st Year | 30,000/- | 21,000/- | 9,000/- | 9,000/- |
| 2nd Year | 33,000/- | 23,100/- | 9,900/- | 9,900/- |
| 3rd Year | 36,500/- | 25,550/- | 10,950/- | 10,950/- |
| 4th Year | 40,000/- | 28,000/- | 12,000/- | 12,000/- |
| All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately) | ||||
| Total Contribution in Agniveers Corpus Fund after four years | Rs. 5.02 lakh | Rs. 5.02 lakh | ||
| Exit after 4 years | Approximately Rs. 10.04 Lakhs as Seva Nidhi Package (Absolute amount excluding interest) | |||
Note 1: AGNIVEERVAYU will not be required to contribute to any Provident Fund in Indian Air Force.
Note 2: There shall be no entitlement to gratuity and any kind of pensionary benefits
Insurance, Death and Disability Compensation. AGNIVEERVAYU will be provided non-contributory Life Insurance cover of Rs. 48 Lakhs for the duration of their engagement period as AGNIVEERVAYU in the Indian Air Force. AGNIVEERVAYU will not be governed by provisions contained in the Pension Regulations/ Rules for Indian Air Force. For details of Death/Disability compensation log on to https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in
Agniveer Skill Certificate. At the end of engagement period, a detailed Skill-Set certificate will be provided to the AGNIVEERVAYU, highlighting the skills and level of competency acquired by the personnel during their engagement period.
Not Entitled to the ESM Status. Agniveervayu enrolled under this Scheme will not be eligible for Ex-Servicemen status after their discharge from the Service on completion of four years engagement period.
Agniveervayu will not be permitted to appear in any examination for commissioning in Army/Navy/IAF during the engagement period of four years unless he/she has applied for said exam before getting enrolled.
Release at own request prior to completion of engagement period will not be permissible for Agniveervayu. However, in exceptional cases, personnel enrolled as Agniveervayu may be released, with approval of the Competent Authority.
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