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Center Owned by Herald Publications (Goa)Cabinet Approves Two-Year Service Extension For Agniveers As First Batch Nears Exit
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The government announced a major overhaul of the Agnipath scheme, stating that Agniveers who were set to leave the military after a four‑year tenure will be given an additional two‑year extension and, subject to meeting required criteria, will be offered a pathway to permanent recruitment. The Union Cabinet approved the two‑year extension on Wednesday for 75 % of the first batch of Agniveers, allowing them to continue for the extra period before applying for permanent positions.
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With the first batch of Agniveers approaching the end of its four-year service, the government has announced a two-year tenure extension. Here's what the decision means for recruits and how the Agnipath scheme works.
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The Union Cabinet has approved a two-year extension of service for Agniveers, offering thousands of personnel an additional opportunity to continue serving in the armed forces as the first batch approaches the end of its initial four-year engagement period. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS…
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NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved a major change to the Agnipath recruitment scheme, offering an additional two-year engagement to the 75 per cent of Agniveers who are not selected for enrolment in the regular forces after completing their initial four-year tenure. Announcing the decision at…
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The Union Cabinet has approved a two-year extension of service for Agniveers, offering thousands of personnel an additional opportunity to continue serving in the armed forces as the first batch approaches the end of its initial four-year engagement period. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS…
