Centre may extend Agniveer Scheme by 2 years, announcement likely before November 21: Report

Under the current scheme only 25% of the Agniveers are retained after completing their 4-year-tenure in the regular Army, Air Force or Navy cadre. The retention is based on performance, eligibility and recruitment rules of the 3 cadres. The rest of the 75% of Agniveers are released after completing 4 years of service.

New Delhi: The Central government is considering extending the 4-year service tenure of Agniveers, by another 2 years. An announcement regarding the extension is likely to be made before November 21, said a report in the Navbharat Times. This extension proposal comes as the first batch of Agniveers, deployed with the Indian Navy are set to complete their tenure on November 21.

Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force batch of Agniveers will complete their tenure on December 21 and those recruited in the Army on December 31.

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