Under the Agnipath recruitment scheme, young recruits — called Agniveers — serve in the indian air Force (IAF) on a four‑year contract basis. Their pay structure is fixed and increases each year, along with other benefits and allowances.
💰 Monthly Salary Structure (IAF Agniveer)
Agniveers receive a monthly customised salary package that rises annually during the four‑year tenure. The salary is divided into in‑hand pay and a corpus contribution that is saved toward their end‑of‑service benefits:
Year
Customised Package
In‑hand Salary (Approx)
Contribution to Corpus Fund
Govt. Contribution
1st Year
₹30,000
₹21,000
₹9,000
₹9,000
2nd Year
₹33,000
₹23,100
₹9,900
₹9,900
3rd Year
₹36,500
₹25,580
₹10,950
₹10,950
4th Year
₹40,000
₹28,000
₹12,000
₹12,000
(Figures are approximate monthly values under the Agnipath scheme.)
- In‑hand salary — the amount Agniveers actually receive each month — is generally around ₹21,000 in the first year and rises to about ₹28,000 by the fourth year.
- The other portion of the salary goes into the Agniveer Corpus Fund, which is matched by an equal contribution from the government of India.
📦 Exit Benefits: Seva nidhi Package
At the end of four years’ service, Agniveers receive a one‑time “Seva Nidhi” package made up of their own contributions to the corpus fund plus an equal contribution from the government. The total amount received before interest is roughly ₹10.04 lakh, which grows further when interest is added.
This lump‑sum amount is tax‑exempt and is designed to support Agniveers as they transition to civilian life or pursue further education and careers.
🛡️ Other Benefits and Allowances
In addition to the basic salary, Agniveers in the air Force receive several non‑salary benefits, such as:
- Risk and hardship allowances (as applicable in the air Force).
- Dress and travel allowances.
- Medical facilities at service hospitals during tenure.
- CSD (Canteen Store Department) benefits for purchases.
- Annual leave of up to 30 days and sick leave based on medical advice.
- Non‑contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh for the duration of service.
📊 Brief Summary
➡️ In‑hand monthly salary: Starts at about ₹21,000 in the first year and increases to around ₹28,000 by the fourth year.
➡️ Total customized package: ₹30,000–₹40,000 per month across four years.
➡️ Seva nidhi exit benefit: Around ₹10 lakh (plus earned interest) at the end of service.
➡️ Benefits: Allowances, medical care, insurance, leave, and other perks linked to air Force service.
🧠 What It Means
The Agniveer salary is structured to provide steady monthly pay with annual increments, while also building a significant savings corpus for young recruits by the time they complete their four‑year engagement. The scheme aims to combine financial support during service with future financial security as Agniveers transition out of the air Force.
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