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Right Owned by Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)Agniveers to get two year extension, get fresh opportunity for regular enrolment in Army
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The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Agniveer scheme will not be rolled back and that all eligible recruits will be absorbed into the regular cadre after six years of service. Seventy‑five percent of Agniveers are slated to receive a second two‑year engagement, with their seniority protected upon absorption. The changes, which extend the service period to six years and offer enhanced benefits, have been welcomed by army aspirants, who see the additional opportunity for permanent enrolment positively. Earlier reports noted that the policy now makes all recruits eligible for permanent absorption after six years, with options for a two‑year stint.
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New Delhi, Nov 4: The government on Wednesday announced a two-year extension of tenure for Agniveers. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move came weeks before around 18,000 Agniveers were to exit the armed forces. Chief of Defence Staff…
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The decision was announced by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N. S. Raja Subramani on November 4, following a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Defence Ministry said the revised arrangement followed a detailed assessment of the scheme’s performance over…
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The decision was announced by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N. S. Raja Subramani on November 4, following a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Defence Ministry said the revised arrangement followed a detailed assessment of the scheme’s performance over…
