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    Tour of Duty Notification! | 4 Years | Agnipath Recruitment Scheme

    Sarkaari ServiceBy Sarkaari ServiceMay 31, 2020Updated:June 14, 202222 Comments10 Mins Read
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    Tour of Duty in Indian Army, that is, Agnipath Recruitment Scheme at a glance:

    Tour of Duty in Indian Army= Agnipath Recruitment Scheme
    Year of Service under Tour of duty= 4 years
    Salary in Tour of Duty Agnipath Recruitment Scheme= Rs. 40,000-45,000/- per month along with insurance facility
    Is Tour of Duty Agnipath Recruitment Scheme a permanent job? No. On contract basis for 4 years
    Training period in Tour of Duty Agnipath Recruitment Scheme= 6 Months
    Age limit of Tour of Duty Agnipath Recruitment Scheme= 17.5 years to 21 years
    Is Notification of Tour of Duty Agnipath Recruitment Scheme released? Yes
    Total Vacancies in 1st recruitment? Around 45,000 vacancies
    What after 4 years? Only best of best will be retained in Indian army for 15 year of service. Around 70-75% army personnel will be laid off after 4 years
    Is there pension after Tour of Duty Agnipath Recruitment Scheme? No
    What will one get after 4 years of service? They can get loan of 12 lakh (Seva Nidhi) as a support to get back into mainstream. Department of Military Affairs will assist you in getting a secondary career option
    Is insurance facility available in Agnipath Recruitment Scheme? Yes
    Is this Officer level entry No (at the level of Jawan)

    Tour of Duty- Agnipath Scheme Explained!

    Hello defence aspirants. After receiving thousands of requests on this article, we are back with A to Z details of “Tour of Duty- Indian Army Agnipath Recruitment Scheme” to clear all your doubts. We will discuss each and every aspect of Tour of Duty Indian Army ranging from age limit, eligibility criteria, in-hand salary, education qualification, career opportunities after the tour of duty, etc and many more things which will give you genuine information and a strong reason to join Indian Armed Forces via ‘Tour of Duty’ Indian Army Officer Entry.

    'Tour of Duty' Indian Army

    Tour of Duty in Indian Army has brought ‘A Ray of Hope‘ for many aspirants who were not able to join the Indian Armed Forces due to some reasons. Many aspirants who are serving in private sector can take benefit from this entry. We will also discuss commonly asked questions related to Tour of Duty-Indian Army.

    Commonly Asked Questions related to 'Tour of Duty' Discussed in this Article:

    1. Can we earn 20-22 Lakhs in these 4 years of Service?
    2. Will there be SSB Interview after the written exam or not?
    3. Is Age limit of ‘Tour of Duty’ 17.5 to 21 years?
    4. Career opportunities after 4 years of Tour of Duty
    5. Is Work Profile Same as other PC or SSC Officers?
    6. Number of Vacancies for Officer and Jawan Entry
    7. Is ‘Tour of Duty’ available for Female aspirants?
    8. ‘Tour of Duty-Indian Army’ Exam Pattern and Syllabus

    This is a One-Stop Solution for “Tour of Duty-Indian Army” details. So, invest 10-15 minutes of busy schedule thoroughly understand this entry!

    What is 'Tour of Duty' in Indian Army? (Simple Terms)

    This is a new entry into the Indian Armed forces where you can serve our mother nation for 4 years in the Indian Army. It will be like a ‘Tour into working Indian Army’ and you can utilize this experience in your future private-sector jobs/business. Few important things related to Tour of Duty-Indian Army Agnipath Recruitment Scheme:

    1. It is like a ‘Contract-Basis‘ job in Indian Army.
    2. You will get salary and facilities only during those 4 years.
    3. After the completion of 4 years, you will get upper edge in private sector
    4. Moto of ‘Tour of Duty in Indian Army’ is to utilize the Youth Workforce of India and reduce the excess burden of salaries and pensions of Indian Army Officers (explained in detail below in this article!)
    Type of Commission Years of Service Pension
    Permanent Commission Depends on Post. For Example:

    General- 62 years or 3 years of service (whichever earlier)

    Yes
    Lt. General-60 years
    Major General-58 years
    Short Service Commission 10-14 Years No
    Tour of Duty 4 Years of Service No

    Also Check: Competitive Exams After Graduation (23+ Exams for Class 1 Post)

    What was the need to introduce 'Tour of Duty' in Indian Army?

    Many aspirants may think that it was an attempt to fill the vacant Indian Army vacancies and reduce unemployment. But this is not the case. Let’s understand the main reason for the Introduction of ‘Tour of Duty’ in Indian Army.

    Pensions and Salaries together constitutes 76% of the Indian Army’s budget, which leaves very little room for modernization of weapons and high-end technology.

    Considering the big picture, 38.1% of the Army’s Financial year 2021 budget is allocated for pensions alone which left just 8.8% for modernization of the Army (Weapons and High-End Technologies).

    Credits: The Hindu

    Breakdown of Defence Budget

    But in case of Tour of Duty, the Indian Army will pay  for 4 years of service and will not be liable to pay after that. This will save a huge amount of expenses (which are on the other hand spent on SSC and PC Officers!). These saved expenses will be utilized in modernisation of Indian Army.

    A huge amount of money is spent on Salaries, Pension, Gratuity, Leave encashment, Medical facilities through the Ex-servicemen Cooperative Health Scheme ( ECHS) on SSC, and PC Officers. Let’s take the example of Short Service Commission Officer:

    10 Years of Service 5.12 Crore
    14 Years of Service 6.83 Crore
    3 Years of Service (Newly Proposed) 20-22  Lakhs

    So, expenses on Tour of Duty Officer will be far less than SSC or PC officer. This will give a free hand for investing this money in modernization.

    In Tour of Duty, the Indian Army will drastically reduce expenses on Officers and focus more on modernization. And Most important is that the Indian Army will recruit Officers in their Youthful Stage (Highly Productive Phase of Life!)

    Benefits of ‘Tour of Duty’ from Aspirant Point of View:

    1. Opportunity to Serve Mother Nation for 4 Years.
    2. The best opportunity for aspirants who want to take the experience of Military as well as Civilian life
    3. Good Job Opportunities in other government sectors and private sectors after 4 years of ‘Tour of Duty’
    4. Can utilize military experiences in Private Job/ Business
    5. Fulfil the dream of wearing the uniform.

    Also Check: Join Indian Army as an Officer (15+ Ways!)

    In-Hand Salary of Officer via 'Tour of Duty' in Indian Army

    In-Hand Salary via recruitment through “Tour of Duty in Indian Army” will be 40,000-45,000 Indian Rupees for a period of 4 years of service

    Is it true that we can earn 80-85 Lakh in just 3 years of 'Tour of Duty'?

    It’s not true. 80-85 Lakhs is the total expenditure done which includes training cost and all other facilities provided. Even if we consider the average In-Hand salary to be 40,000-45,000 Indian rupees/month, the total money earned in 4 years would be 22 Lakh Rupees.

    Age Limit for Tour of Duty-Indian Army Entry

    Official Age Limit for ‘Tour of Duty-Indian Army’ Agnipath Scheme Entry is 17.5 to 21 years (Jawan Level)

    (For territorial army exam, the upper age limit is 42 years. So, you may think that this entry will also have an age limit as high as territorial army. But that’s not the case. Purpose of Territorial Army entry and ‘Tour of Duty’ is different!)

    Career Opportunities after 'Tour of Duty' in Indian Army (Private + Government)

    Believe me guys, apart from Pubic sector and government jobs, there will also be a great opportunity in the Private sector for people who have completed “Tour of Duty” in the Indian Army.

    “Considering the rigid standards of selection and training in the Indian Army, the Mahindra Group will be happy to consider their candidature”

    –Anand Mahindra (Chairman of Mahindra Group)

    Eligibility Criteria for Tour of Duty Entry?

    Age Limit for Tour of Duty Indian Army is 17.5 years to 21 years

    Number of Vacancies in "Tour of Duty-Indian Army" for Officer and Jawans?

    • Number of Vacancies for Officer Entry: 00
    • Number of Vacancies for Jawan Entry: Around 45,000 in first drive

    These vacancies will be increased based on the response and productivity of this entry. So, the above vacancies will be applicable for the upcoming exam.

    Also Check: Tips to Crack IAS Exam in First Attempt (Just Give a Try!)

    Can we extend the term of service after 3 years in 'Tour of Duty of Indian Army'?

    No. Maximum period of service through “Tour of Duty-Indian Army” is 3 Years.

    Will there be SSB Interview for 'Tour of Duty' in Indian Army?

    ‘Tour of Duty in Indian Army’ is available for entry as a jawan. So, no SSB Interview

    Exam Pattern and Syllabus of 'Tour of Duty' in Indian Army Entry

    Exam Pattern and Syllabus of ‘Tour of Duty’ is not yet released officially. But it is expected to be on the line of Territorial army exam. I would suggest you to check syllabus of territorial army exam and prepare as per terrritorial army strategy.

    Check Explanatory video on "Tour of Duty in Indian Army" (Very Helpful!)

    Reading the article and ‘Watching Video’ is an altogether a different experience!

    Various Exams to be Officer in Indian Armed Forces:

    Instead of waiting for ‘Tour of Duty‘ Exam Notification, it’s recommended to start preparing for other exams based on your age limit and educational qualification.

    1. NDA Exam (After 12th Standard): Click Here
    2. CDS Exam(After Graduation): Click Here
    3. AFCAT Exam (After Graduation): Click Here
    4. INET Exam (After Graduation): Click Here
    5. Territorial Army Exam (Upper Age Limit is 42 Years): Click Here 
    6. 15+ Ways to Join Indian Army as an Officer: Click Here

    And if you still have any doubts, feel free to ask in the comment section below. Your doubts will be cleared within 24 hours by our team.

    Jai Hind!

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    22 Comments

    1. Anurag k on May 31, 2020 1:46 am

      Best article on tour of duty..thanks

      Reply
      • Sarkaari Service on May 31, 2020 1:31 pm

        Thanks Alot Anurag

        Reply
    2. Anurag k on May 31, 2020 1:47 am

      And pls inform once notification is out

      Reply
      • Sarkaari Service on May 31, 2020 1:31 pm

        Yes..definitely

        Reply
    3. Fauran khan on May 31, 2020 1:48 am

      Jai hind sirji

      Reply
      • Sarkaari Service on May 31, 2020 1:32 pm

        Jai Hind

        Reply
    4. Fauran khan on May 31, 2020 1:50 am

      It’s a very happy news for mewill surely make it this time

      Reply
      • Sarkaari Service on May 31, 2020 1:32 pm

        Jai Hind

        Reply
    5. Shubham patil on May 31, 2020 2:11 am

      When will be the exam conducted? Pls specify sir. btw article is very helpful and informative

      Reply
    6. Shubhangi on May 31, 2020 2:12 am

      Thanks for clarity about exam

      Reply
    7. Rohan shah on May 31, 2020 2:13 am

      One of the best blog on this website. Keep it up

      Reply
      • Sarkaari Service on May 31, 2020 1:34 pm

        Jai Hind!

        Reply
    8. Shreyas Kadu on June 4, 2020 1:53 pm

      Wow.. good news for DEFENCE ASPIRATIONS

      Reply
    9. Wajeeha on June 4, 2020 1:54 pm

      Jai hind sir. Your support is crucial for us

      Reply
    10. Raghun w on June 4, 2020 1:54 pm

      Good article

      Reply
    11. Liya Treesa aj on June 29, 2020 11:24 pm

      I have like to join Indian army

      Reply
      • Sarkaari Service on July 5, 2020 10:03 am

        Thats great. I would recommend you to read article on “15+ ways to Join Indian Army” as an officer

        Reply
    12. Kanhaiya jha on January 26, 2022 1:01 pm

      How can I apply tour of duty application
      My heart always saying die for the country live for the country

      Reply
      • Sarkaari Service on May 24, 2022 8:46 am

        Will update soon

        Reply
    13. KULDEEPSINH PADHIYAR on May 17, 2022 1:18 pm

      Sir,
      How to apply and
      Where was the notification information found?

      Reply
      • Sarkaari Service on May 24, 2022 8:44 am

        Will update soon

        Reply
    14. Priyanshu Kad on June 16, 2022 6:23 pm

      Is this scheme only for gd? Right ?

      Reply

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