In June 2022, AGNIPATH scheme was launched by the central government for which of the following purposes?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 12 Dec 2022 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Recruitment of youth in the Armed Forces.

Key Points

The Centre has cleared the AGNIPATH Scheme for recruitment of youth in the armed forces.
The youth selected under this scheme will be known as Agniveers.
They will be getting an attractive monthly package with risk and hardship allowances as applicable in the three services.
They will be also paid a one-time Seva Nidhi Package upon completion of the engagement period of four years.

Additional Information

‘Agniveers’will form a distinct rank in the three services, and will also wear a distinct insignia as part of their uniform.
The ‘Agnipath’ model envisages the recruitment of personnel below officer rank (PBOR) in the army, air force and navy for four years, including six months of training.
The soldiers recruited under ‘Agnipath’ will be released from service after four years, though the new system will have a provision for retaining around 25% of them after another round of screening.