Agniveers to get two-year extension after 4 years as Modi government announces major Agnipath overhaul
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani said, "25 per cent of the Agniveers are to be enrolled into the regular forces based on merit. Previously, the provision was for 75 per cent of the Agniveers to transition back into society as disciplined and motivated youth." New Delhi: The tenure of Agniveers who are not selected for regular enrolment has been extended by two years, taking their total engagement period from four to six years under the updated Agnipath framework. Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani announced the decision at a Cabinet briefing. Under the existing provision, up to 25 per cent of Agniveers can be enrolled in the regular forces based on merit. The remaining 75 per cent will now be offered an additional two-year engagement period after completing their initial four years. At the end of this extended tenure, those willing to continue will be considered for enrolment in the Armed Forces, subject to objective selection criteria. "25...