Agniveer Retirement: Age, Benefits, and Career Opportunities After 4 Years of Service

• Agniveers retire between 21-25 years of age after a 4-year tenure, with 25% inducted into permanent cadre.
• They receive an income tax-free 'Seva Nidhi' package of approximately 11.71 lakh rupees upon retirement.
• Agniveers get a 'Skill Certificate' for technical and leadership skills, and 10th pass recruits receive a 12th-grade equivalent certificate.
• Special 3-year graduation degree course available, with army service counting as academic credits.
• Reservations include 10% in CAPF and Assam Rifles, priority in state police (Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh), and Ministry of Defence PSUs.

Why It Matters: Agniveers retire young with significant financial, educational, and job support, despite not getting ex-servicemen status.