Good news for Agniveers: Government extends tenure by two years

The Union Cabinet has extended the engagement period for Agniveers by two years, offering 75 percent of the first batch who would have exited after four years the opportunity to join the Indian Army. Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani announced the decision at a press conference, stating that this path allows all Agniveers to be absorbed into the Indian Army based on performance evaluations and selection criteria.

The Agnipath scheme, launched in June 2022 with a four-year tenure, has received positive feedback on the Agniveers' performance. Initially, 25 percent of Agniveers were to be enrolled based on merit, but now the remaining 75 percent will be given an additional two-year engagement period, subject to their willingness and an objective selection process.