AGNIVEER REGULAR ENROLMENT
Agnipath scheme: All Agniveers to be offered regular enrolment after 2-year extended engagement
The Union Cabinet has approved a revised Agnipath scheme offering all Agniveers a pathway to regular military service. The top 25% will be absorbed after four years based on merit, while the remaining 75% can opt for a two-year extension with higher pay, enhanced Seva Nidhi and seniority benefits before enrolment.
'Until it becomes perfect, many things have to be changed, evaluated': Former Lt Gen DP Pandey hails Cabinet's Agnipath extension
Responding to queries regarding the government's decision to introduce a 'Second Tour of Duty' and expand regular enrolment pathways, Lt Gen Pandey pointed out that iterative reviews are essential for perfecting any newly introduced recruitment model.
Agniveers' tenure extended by two years; CDS says 75% outgoing Agniveers will also be given option to continue in armed forces
Agniveer extension news: The Centre has announced a two-year engagement extension for the remaining 75% of Agniveers following feedback on the Agnipath scheme. CDS General N S Raja Subramani said all would be offered a pathway to regular enrolment after the extended period. He also announced changes to recruitment tests and skill certificates for Agniveers.
All India 12 State Agniveer Vayu recruitment rally started in Odisha's Baripada; thousands young aspirants participate
The Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment Rally 2025 started today in Baripada, Odisha. Thousands of young people from 12 states are participating. The recruitment drive offers a chance to join the Indian Air Force under the Agnipath scheme. The district administration and Vayusena are collaborating for the recruitment. The rally continues until September 3, 2025.
Haryana announces 10% quota for Agniveers in these government jobs
The Haryana government announced a 10% quota for Agniveers in select government jobs amid protests from students and political parties. This quota will apply to posts of constable, mining guard, forest guard, jail warden, and special police officer.
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Army veterans worried about Agniveer scheme, say it will 'degrade' combat power and add to threats by China and Pakistan
Military experts express concerns about the Agnipath scheme impacting combat effectiveness and operational efficiency. The scheme demobilizes 75% of Agniveers after four years, affecting the Navy and Air Force. Suggestions for retention rate increase and tweaks to address shortage of combat-ready soldiers. Former military chiefs criticize the scheme's focus on reducing pension bill over national security.
Fortifying the Forces: Agnipath scheme may see significant changes following Army survey
The Indian Army is set to implement major changes to the Agniveer scheme following feedback from an internal survey. These changes include extending the service tenure from four to eight years, increasing the retention rate of Agniveers to 60-70%, and raising the induction age for technical services to 23 years. The modifications aim to address concerns about inadequate expertise and improve the scheme’s effectiveness. The proposals will be reviewed by the Prime Minister's Office, with final decisions expected soon.
Centre tasks group of secretaries with reviewing Agnipath Scheme; eyes making recruitment more attractive
The panel of secretaries will give a final presentation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his return from the G7 summit in Italy, people aware of the details told ET. The group can suggest additional monetary benefits as part of tweaks in the scheme, the people cited said. The review of the programme is also included in the revised 100-day agenda of the new government. The G7 summit runs from June 13 to 15.
Nari Shakti: Indian Army to launch 2 sports companies for girls
The Indian Army is establishing two Army Girls Sports Companies (AGSC) at Army Marksmanship Unit, Mhow and Army Sports Institute, Pune. The AGSCs will train young girls in shooting, archery, athletics, boxing, and weightlifting, providing them with formal education and opportunities for recruitment as non-commissioned officers.
'Agniveer' scheme brought to benefit business house: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi made the allegation at Mohania in Kaimur district of Bihar, bordering Uttar Pradesh, a region from where youngsters are known to enrol in the armed forces on a large scale. The region was a witness to large-scale protests against the Agniveer scheme two years ago. "An Agniveer will not get a salary and pension on par with a regular army soldier nor will he get access to the canteen," alleged Gandhi.
First batch of Agniveers of the J&K Light Infantry Regiment completes training
Agnipath is a scheme wherein selected candidates will be enrolled as Agniveers for a four-year period. After a 4-year period, Agniveers will go to society as a disciplined, dynamic, and skilled workforce for employment in other sectors. Based on organisational requirements, Agniveers will be offered the opportunity to apply for a permanent cadre. Up to 25 per cent of Agniveers will be selected for enrollment in the Armed Forces as regular cadres.
Agniveer 2023 recruitment: Army releases admit cards. Details here
"Admit card for Agniveer general duty category will be live in phases, starting from 05 April till 08 April and for the other remaining categories admit card will be made available from 11 April evening onwards," read a notification issued by the Indian Army.
Indian Army cautions against fake messages about recruitment of Gurkha soldiers
India on Thursday reiterated that it will continue recruiting Gurkha soldiers to the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme. However, there have been reports suggesting that the Nepal government is not very keen about the Himalayan country's youth being recruited under the scheme.
India to continue recruiting Gurkha soldiers to Indian Army under Agnipath scheme
In a weekly media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi said, "We have been recruiting Gurkha soldiers to the Indian Army for a long time. We look forward to continuing to recruit Gurkha soldiers to the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme. "
Agniveer recruitment begins after weeks of protests
Agnipath scheme in the Indian Armed forces is a scheme wherein selected candidates will be enrolled as Agniveers for four years. After completing this period, Agniveers will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the permanent cadre.
Agnipath: Apprehension continues to remain over defence recruitment scheme; states yet to announce quota in govt jobs
After the June 14 announcement of the 'Agnipath' scheme, at least 18 states and Union Territories - Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi - witnessed protests, some of them violent.
Army rolls out Agnipath scheme amid nationwide protests
On Sunday, the defence ministry clarified that all Agniveer aspirants would be required to give a certificate stating that they were not part of any protests or vandalism.
Agnipath scheme: Army comes out with terms and conditions
The Agnipath scheme, announced on June 14, provides for the recruitment of youths between the age bracket of 17-and-half years to 21 for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years. Later the government extended the upper age limit to 23 years for recruitment in 2022.
Agniveer recruitment rally: Indian Army says registration to begin from July
Even as protests from aspirants and rumblings from the opposition continue, the Indian army on Monday reportedly released a notification on the Agniveer recruitment rally, saying that the registration will open July onwards
Agniveers will be recruited in state police: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam CM Sarma said, “Anybody who comes out of Agnipath and if he is resident of Assam he will be given a job in state police. We will be in a position to accommodate all Assam police and battalions.”
Agnipath aspirants need to give written pledge they didn't take part in violence
The aspirants will also have to give a certificate that they were not a part of the protest or vandalism. "Indian Army's foundation is discipline. There is no space for arson or vandalism. Every individual will give a certificate that they were not part of the protest or vandalism. Police verification is 100 per cent, no one can join without that," Lt General Anil Puri, Additional Secy, Dept of Military Affairs, MoD said.
PSUs under housing, petroleum ministries looking at ways to hire 'Agniveers': Hardeep Puri
Puri also slammed the Opposition for spreading "misinformation" about the new military recruitment model, and said the government will educate the youth about the Agnipath scheme.
Army to start formal recruitment process under Agnipath scheme in two days
After issuance of the initial notification, various agencies and establishments of the Army will subsequently come out with details of the induction process such as the number of vacancies, location of recruitment rallies and test schedules, they said.
Himachal Pradesh CM Thakur emphasizes 'need to understand Agnipath'; urges protesters to maintain peace
Notably, on Tuesday, the Cente had launched a new scheme for recruitment to the armed forces of India, by the 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme, under which around 46,000 Agniveers will be recruited. 'Agniveer' is a term given to the cadets recruited under this scheme.
What is Agnipath scheme, who all can apply? Check eligibility, salary and other details
Agnipath scheme, a recruitment process for individuals below the rank of officer, with the goal of deploying fitter, younger troops on the front lines, many of whom will be on four-year contracts. It's a game-changing project that will give the Army, Navy, and Air Force a more younger image.
No change being done to Army's regimental system under 'Agnipath' scheme: Govt sources
The government on Tuesday unveiled 'Agnipath' scheme for the recruitment of soldiers in the Army, Navy and the Air Force largely on a four-year short-term contractual basis, in a major overhaul of the decades-old selection process. Under the scheme, youths between the ages of 17 and a half and 21 years will be inducted into the three services.
No compromise with quality of cadets recruited under Agnipath scheme: IAF officer
The Centre on Tuesday rolled out the Agnipath scheme offering four-year military training to youth from the ages 17.5 years to 21 years.
Ex-Agniveers to get priority in CAPFs and Assam Rifles: Amit Shah
A "detailed planning" work has been started in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) following the decision to launch the scheme, Shah tweeted. Agnipath is a merit-based recruitment scheme for enrolling youth on the regular cadre of the armed forces on four-year contracts. Those recruited under this will be called 'Agniveers'.
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