Defence Government Schemes List (2026)
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Verified Welfare & Subsidy Programs
Agnipath Scheme
A historic military recruitment scheme for youth to serve in the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) as Agniveers for 4 years.
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
Provides all-inclusive medical care to retired armed forces personnel and their dependents through a network of polyclinics.
Agniveer Army Recruitment 2026
Active recruitment cycle for Agniveers in the Indian Army with common entrance exam and physical rallies scheduled in 2026.
Bihar Sainik Welfare Department & Martyr Assistance
Bihar state grants providing ex-gratia compensation to families of martyrs and welfare support to state veterans.
Reservation for Ex-Servicemen & Martyr Family Assistance (UP)
Uttar Pradesh state government initiatives offering 5% reservation in state jobs and financial grants to martyrs' families.
AFCAT Entry (Air Force Common Admission Test)
National-level exam conducted by the Indian Air Force for commissioning flying, technical, and ground duty officers.
Army Technical & Entry Schemes (SSC Tech, TGC, TES)
Direct officer entry schemes for 10+2 (PCM) and Engineering graduates without written exams.
Indian Navy SSC Officer & INET
Short Service Commission officer entry for various branches including Executive, Technical, Education, and Law.
CSD Canteen Benefits & PM Scholarship Scheme
Provides subsidized consumer goods via Canteen Stores Department (CSD) and education scholarship for ex-servicemen children.
CDS I & II Entry 2025-2026
Combined Defence Services (CDS) entrance exams conducted by UPSC for graduation-level officer entries.
Armed Forces Auxiliary Entries (Dental Corps, MNS, Territorial Army)
Specialized entry schemes for medical professionals, nursing candidates, and gainfully employed citizens (Territorial Army).
UP Sainik Welfare Board Benefits & Free Coaching
Provides pension assistance, medical grants, and free state-sponsored coaching for defence entrance exams like NDA/CDS in UP.
Coast Guard Officer & Navik/Yantrik Entries
Recruitment for Assistant Commandants (Officers), Naviks (General Duty/Domestic Branch), and Yantriks (Diploma Engineers) in the Indian Coast Guard.
Bihar Rajya Sainik Board & Ex-Servicemen Reservation
Reservation in Bihar state government jobs for retired military personnel and registration services for welfare schemes.
NDA I & II Entry 2025-2026
National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance exams conducted by UPSC for officer cadet training in Army, Navy, and Air Force.
NCC Special Entry & JAG Entry
Direct officer entry schemes for NCC 'C' certificate holders and Law graduates with direct SSB interviews.
National Defence Fund & Raksha Mantri Welfare Fund
Provides financial assistance, grants for medical treatment, marriage of daughters, and distress relief for ex-servicemen.
Agniveer 2027 Upcoming Recruitment (Army/Navy/Air Force)
Expected recruitment cycles for Agniveers in the Indian Armed Forces scheduled to be announced for the year 2027.
NDA & CDS 2027 Upcoming Entries
UPSC officer entry examinations for NDA and CDS scheduled to be conducted during the calendar year 2027.
Agniveer Army Recruitment 2025
Official recruitment cycle for Agniveers in the Indian Army conducted zone-wise throughout 2025.