Cabinet approves two-year extension for 75% of Agniveers

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a major change in the Agnipath scheme, creating a new pathway for Agniveers to join the regular Armed Forces. Under the updated scheme, the 25% of Agniveers selected on merit will continue to be enrolled in the regular forces after completing their four-year tenure.

 

The remaining 75% will now be offered an additional engagement period of two years. After completing this period, those willing to join the Armed Forces will be considered for enrolment based on objective selection criteria. The decision comes as the first batch of Agniveers is nearing the completion of its four-year service.

 

Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani said the decision was based on the positive feedback received about the performance of Agniveers during their service.