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Center-Left Owned by The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.All Agniveers will be absorbed in regular cadre: Defence officials
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The Ministry of Defence said the Agniveer scheme will not be rolled back and that all eligible recruits will be absorbed after six years. About 75% of Agniveers will receive a second two‑year engagement and their seniority will be protected when they move into the regular cadre. Aspirants have welcomed the changes, noting the extended six‑year service, enhanced benefits and another chance for permanent enrollment.
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New Delhi: All serving Agniveers will be absorbed as regular soldiers after six years of service, provided they are willing to continue, physically fit and disciplined, defence officials said on Thursday, insisting that the Agnipath recruitment scheme has not been rolled back. The clarification came…
