Multiple posts have surfaced online claiming that applications for the Aginpath 2022 scheme are also being handled via WhatsApp. The Fact Check team at the Press Information Agency (PIB) debunked the claims in a tweet Tuesday. PIB stated that Aginpath registrations are only accepted on the official websites of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.
Candidates applying for Aginpath recruitment are advised not to share or believe such claims on social media platforms. The PIB also shared a photo with a WhatsApp number that is said to be the official government contact number for the registration of the Agnipath scheme.
Take a look at the tweet:
Claim: Agnipath scheme registrations are done via Whatsapp.#PIBFactCheck
▶️ This claim is #Fake.
▶️ Registration for all three services is through their official sites only.
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?https://t.co/YdjwXFXFtK pic.twitter.com/FH6YBkCGkB— PIB fact check (@PIBFactCheck) July 19, 2022
The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force recruit Agniveer under the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme for a period of four years. On the basis of merit, readiness and medical fitness, up to 25% of them were retained or reintegrated into the mainstream after four years.
While the candidates’ educational qualifications were required up to 10th and 12th grade, the remaining requirements differ from strength to strength. In addition, the requirements depend on the vacancy and the designation offered to Agniveers. The detailed eligibility criteria for all three armed forces – Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force – are available on their respective portals.
Registrations for IAF Agnipath recruitment started on June 24, while Indian Army registrations began on July 1. Finally, the Indian Navy began recruiting Agniveer on July 15, and it is still ongoing.
The Indian Navy will hire personnel in the Agniveer MR and Agniveer SSR categories. The applications can be submitted on the official website of the Navy, joinindiannnavy.gov.in. The Agnipath Scheme registration period for Navy Recruitment is expected to close on July 30.
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