Central government approves two year extension for Agnipath recruits with new absorption plans

Published 08 Nov 2026, 17:29 IST

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said all Agniveers would be eligible for enrolment as regular soldiers after completing their extended two-year tenure, subject to their willingness and fulfilment of the selection criteria. The minister, who addressed troops during a ‘Diwali Milan’ event…

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Central government approves two year extension for Agnipath recruits with new absorption plans

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 08 Nov 2026, 01:36 IST

All Agniveers eligible for regular enrolment after 2-year extension: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said all Agniveers would be eligible for enrolment as regular soldiers after completing their extended two-year tenure, subject to their willingness and fulfilment of the selection criteria. The minister, who addressed troops during a ‘Diwali Milan’ event…

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Central government approves two year extension for Agnipath recruits with new absorption plans

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