Indian Army Agniveer Salary 2026: In-Hand Pay, Year-Wise Salary, Seva Nidhi & Allowances

Eligibility

There are no specific eligibility requirements described in this salary-focused overview article. For accurate eligibility criteria, refer to official Agnipath notifications and the Indian Army recruitment announcements.

Important Dates

Updated February 17, 2026 12:24 PM; 17 February 2026 12:24 PM

Overview

• The post discusses the Indian Army Agniveer Salary 2026, including gross pay, in-hand pay, Seva Nidhi, and allowances under the Agnipath Scheme.
• Provides year-wise salary progression and deductions.

Salary and Deductions

• Gross monthly package starts at ₹30,000; in-hand salary starts around ₹21,000 after Seva Nidhi deduction of about ₹9,000 (30% of gross).
• Seva Nidhi payout upon completion of 4 years is approximately ₹11.71 lakh tax-free, with contributions of about ₹5.02 lakh from the Agniveer and matching government contributions of about ₹5.02 lakh, plus interest.

Year-Wise Breakdown

• 1st Year: ₹30,000 gross; in-hand ≈ ₹21,000; Seva Nidhi contribution ≈ ₹9,000.
• 2nd Year: ₹33,000 gross; in-hand ≈ ₹23,100; Seva Nidhi ≈ ₹9,900.
• 3rd Year: ₹36,500 gross; in-hand ≈ ₹25,550; Seva Nidhi ≈ ₹10,950.
• 4th Year: ₹40,000 gross; in-hand ≈ ₹28,000; Seva Nidhi ≈ ₹12,000.

After 4 Years

• About 75% are released with Seva Nidhi benefits and no ongoing Army salary.
• Up to 25% may be absorbed into the regular cadre, with pensions and other long-term benefits.

Regular Cadre and Long-Term Benefits

• Retained Agniveers may transition to regular soldier pay with DA, MSP, HRA (as applicable), and pension after 20+ years.
• Typical starting pay for regular soldiers post-absorption is higher, with gradual increments and promotions.

Seva Nidhi Details

• The Seva Nidhi corpus is a tax-exempt lump sum payable after 4 years.
• Total payout is commonly cited around ₹11.71 lakh, including interest.

Notes

• The article notes adjustments can occur with official notifications; refer to joinindianarmy.nic.in for the latest information.
• No gratuity or pension is provided under the Agnipath scheme unless selected for regular enrolment.