Candidates who are recruited as Agniveers will be given a salary package of Rs. 4.75 lacs for the 1st year and this will be upgraded to Rs. 6.92 lacs in the 4th year. The detailed salary structure is as given below. The per-month salary of Agniveers will be as follows:
- 1st Year – Rs 30,000/- (plus applicable allowances.)
- 2nd Year – ₹33,000/- (plus applicable allowances.)
- 3rd Year – 36,500/- (plus applicable allowances.)
- 4th Years- 40,000/- (plus applicable allowances.)
Besides there is provision of Seva Nidhi which amounts to Rs 11.71 lakh, including (Including, interest accumulated on the above amount as per the applicable interest rates would also be paid). 30% of monthly emoluments will be contributed by individuals while an equal amount will be contributed by the Government. This will be accumulated over a period of four years. The details of contribution are as given below:
- Ist year: ₹ 18,000/- Per Month (₹ 9,000/- By Agniveer & ₹ 9,000 By Government)
- 2nd Year: ₹ 19,800/- Per Month (₹ 9,900/- By Agniveer & ₹ 9,900 By Government)
- 3rd Year: ₹ 21,900/- Per Month (₹ 10,950/- By Agniveer & ₹ 10,950 By Government)
- 4 Year: ₹ 24,000/- Per Month (₹ 12,000/- By Agniveer & ₹ 12,000 By Government)
Indian Army Agniveer Allowances and Benefits
Life insurance cover of Rs. 48 lakhs for the duration of their engagement period as Agniveers.
- Rs. 10.04 Lakhs as Seve Nidhi Package on Exit from Indian Army after 4 years.
- ‘Agniveer’ Skill Certificate
- One-time ex-gratia up to Rs 44 Lakhs in addition to Insurance Cover of Rs 48 lakhs + Seva nidhi of ₹ 10.04 Lakh + Salary of remaining service in case of death on duty will be provided.
- One-time ex-gratia up to Rs 44 Lakhs + Seva nidhi of ₹ 10.04 Lakh + Salary of remaining service in case of disability on duty.