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‘More time to serve the nation’: Agniveers, families welcome two-year extension

Published 04 Nov 2026, 20:56 IST

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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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Bharatpur/Didwana/Gulmarg, November 4 (IANS) The Central government's decision to provide an additional two years of service to Agniveers has been widely welcomed by young defence aspirants, defence academy operators and families of serving Agniveers.The decision has brought fresh enthusiasm among…

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The Morung Express Center Current article 04 Nov 2026, 20:56 IST

‘More time to serve the nation’: Agniveers, families welcome two-year extension

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 22:43 IST

Agniveer scheme not rolled back, all eligible recruits to be absorbed after six years: MoD

75% Agniveers to get second two-year engagement; seniority to be protected on absorption into regular cadre

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 05 Nov 2026, 22:34 IST

Army Aspirants Welcome Agniveer Changes

Extended six-year service, enhanced benefits and another opportunity for permanent enrolment draw positive reactions from aspirants.

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 05 Nov 2026, 21:43 IST

Agniveer policy change: All recruits eligible for permanent absorption after six years

Agniveers opting for a two-year extension can be absorbed into regular service without any percentage cap if they meet selection criteria, says an official.

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 19:17 IST

All Agniveers will be absorbed in regular cadre: Defence officials

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…

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 05 Nov 2026, 19:04 IST

All Agniveers will be absorbed in regular cadre: Defence officials

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 a day…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 18:49 IST

All Agniveers to join regular military cadre after six years, if fit and willing, say defence officials

All serving Agniveers will be absorbed into the regular military cadre after completing six years of service, provided they are willing to continue, physically fit and disciplined, defence officials said on Thursday, clarifying that the Agnipath recruitment scheme has not been rolled back, PTI…

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TFI Post Right TFI Post 05 Nov 2026, 18:07 IST

All Agniveers to be absorbed after six years; marriage curbs may ease

Every Agniveer will now have a route into the regular cadre, according to clarifications on the revised Agnipath framework. The scheme has been extended by a two-year engagement period, not rolled back, the clarifications said. Defence sources said the armed forces are also looking at family-related…

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Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 14:13 IST

Agniveer Scheme: Inside Cabinet’s big announcement — Two-year extension in service, chance to join regular army and more

The Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Wednesday that the Union Cabinet had officially established a comprehensive pathway for all Agniveers to be absorbed into the Indian Defence Forces. Here's what the updated Agniveer Scheme looks like.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 05 Nov 2026, 10:56 IST

Veterans welcome move to give all Agniveers option to remain in armed forces, some say it came late

Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved giving the short-term recruits failing to make the cut an option to remain

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India TV Right Independent News Service 05 Nov 2026, 10:32 IST

100% Agniveers to be absorbed into Armed Forces, marriage rules may change during 2-year extension

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…

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 16:31 IST

Centre extends Agniveer service tenure from 4 to 6 years

At the end of the extended tenure, more candidates may be inducted into the regular armed forces, subject to an objective selection process

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The Assam Tribune Center Assam Tribune Group 04 Nov 2026, 16:17 IST

Agniveers may get two-year extension in military service

New Delhi, Nov 4 : The Centre has introduced a major change to the 'Agnipath' scheme by announcing a second two-year service term option for Agniveers after they complete their initial four years of service. The Union Cabinet decision was announced by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General N.S…

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