LARGEST AGNIVEER BATCH
CRPF mulls restoring Army ranks abolished 30 years ago; promotions, Agniveers in focus
The CRPF is considering reintroducing the lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to address promotion delays among its 3.25 lakh personnel and attract retiring Agniveers from the Army. The move could provide constables with two additional promotion opportunities before becoming head constables.
Budget 2024: All eyes on defence allocation amid raging debate over Agnipath
Agnipath Scheme Budget 2024: The Agnipath scheme, aimed at reducing India's defence salary and pension bills, is facing significant criticism from various quarters, including opposition parties and BJP allies. Military experts and veterans argue that the scheme, intended to cut pension expenses, could compromise combat readiness amid rising regional threats. India's defence budget, increasingly strained by personnel costs, may prioritize modernization efforts in the upcoming Union Budget, set to be unveiled on July 23, to address these concerns and sustain operational capabilities.
Railways' bonanza for Agniveers: Reservation in Level-1, Level-2 non-gazetted posts, exemption from physical test, age criteria relaxed
Indian Railways has offered horizontal reservation I various job levels for Agniveers against direct recruitment quota. Agniveers, eligible for exemption from the physical efficiency test, will be given age relaxations and personnel hiring will be administered by railway recruiting agencies, who will recruit staff from the open market against two pay grades.
Need to maintain constant vigil on northern and western borders, coastline: Rajnath Singh
Before addressing the commanders at the biannual naval conference, Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and other naval commanders witnessed a mega wargame involving Vikrant, the accompanying ships and almost all attack aircraft including MiG-29K deck-based jets.
Military grade: Companies increasingly tapping ex-servicemen to fill skills gap
Although there is still a heated controversy surrounding Agniveers, India Inc. has long recognised the benefits of military experience.
