First batch of 18k Agniveers set to leave forces by Dec 31, focus now on second career opportunities
More than 18,000 Agniveers from the first batch are set to leave the armed forces by December 31 after completing their four-year tenure under the Agnipath recruitment scheme, shifting the focus to second-career opportunities available to them, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday
By December 31, more than 18,000 Agniveers from the first batch of the Agnipath recruitment scheme will leave the armed forces, shifting focus to second-career opportunities, officials say. The navy, air force, and army will release 75% of the batch in phases starting mid-November. Agnipath, introduced in 2022, aims to keep the armed forces young and combat-ready by recruiting soldiers for a four-year term with limited service benefits.
Around 18,300 Agniveers are set to leave, representing three-quarters of the 24,400 recruits inducted in the first round. The three services have expressed satisfaction with Agniveer performance across roles. They may be resorted to job quotas in various organizations, including the Central Armed Police Forces, state police, Indian Railways, the coast guard, and 16 defense public sector undertakings.
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