From Orissa Post
Center Owned by Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)All Agniveers to Join regular cadre: Defence officials
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The Agnipath scheme, launched in June 2022 to recruit soldiers for a four‑year term with only 25 % eligible for regular service, has been reset. According to India Today, 75 % of Agniveers will receive a two‑year extension, higher pay and no exit option. Deccan Chronicle reports that defence officials now say all Agniveers will join the regular cadre, a shift from the original retention limit. Earlier coverage noted the centre’s revision offering a two‑year extension for 75 % and a 100 % regular entry pathway.
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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 Thursday, insisting that the Agnipath recruitment scheme has not been rolled back. The clarification came a…
