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Right Owned by TFI PostAgniveers get two more years: What veterans are saying about the Agnipath revamp
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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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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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The Centre’s decision to give Agniveers a second two-year engagement has been welcomed by many retired officers. Others have questioned why it came now and what it leaves unresolved. The result is a divided response, with most of the support coming from senior officers and some doubt from those who…
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The Centre’s decision to give Agniveers a second two-year engagement has been welcomed by many retired officers. Others have questioned why it came now and what it leaves unresolved. The result is a divided response, with most of the support coming from senior officers and some doubt from those who…
