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Right Owned by Independent News Service100% Agniveers to be absorbed into Armed Forces, marriage rules may change during 2-year extension
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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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The Ministry of Defence is considering a plan under which 100 per cent of Agniveers will eventually be absorbed into the Armed Forces, said sources on Thursday. Under the proposed arrangement, the initial 25 per cent of Agniveers will be inducted into the regular forces after completing four years…
