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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

PIB Fact Check: Agnipath recruitment through WhatsApp is a false claim - Times Now

Press Information Bureau, PIB on Tuesday shared a viral social media picture claiming Aginpath registration 2022 are being conducted through WhatsApp. PIB shared the viral picture and rejected the claim stating that Agnimat registrations are being conducted only on the official website of Indian Army, Navy and Airforce. Candidates who are enrolling themselves for Agnpath recruitment 2022 are advised to not share or beleive any such claims on social media. Check the official websites for credible updates.

PIB tweeted: "Claim: Agnipath scheme registrations are being done through Whatsapp. #PIBFactCheck. This Claim is #Fake. Registration for all three services is only being done through their official sites: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in, https://indianairforce.nic.in, and https://joinindiannavy.gov.in"

The viral photo uploaded by PIB states a WhatsApp number claiming it to be government's official number for Agnipath scheme registration. Candidates should NOT fall for such flase claims and only rely on the official sources.

Under the Agnipath Recruitment scheme 2022, Indian Army, Navy and Airforce will recruit Agniveers and they will be enlisted for four years in the Army, Navy, and Air Force under the plan and based on merit, willingness, and medical fitness, up to 25% of them could be retained or re-enlisted in the regular cadre after four years.

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