The government has introduced a two-year extension for Agniveers completing their initial four-year tenure, creating a pathway to regular military service after six years. Defence officials said absorption would depend on willingness, physical fitness and discipline, denying any rollback.
The Centre has introduced a second two-year service option for 75 per cent of Agniveers after their initial four-year tenure. They may subsequently be considered for regular induction based on performance, willingness, selection criteria and armed forces requirements
Devi Ahilya University in Indore will offer former Agniveers a 100 per cent tuition fee waiver to pursue higher education. Eligible candidates must complete four years of service without disciplinary dismissal. The university may also introduce reservations and specialised courses for former Agniveers
The Bombay High Court pulled up the Centre over delay in responding to a plea by the mother of Agniveer Murali Naik, seeking equal benefits with regular soldiers under the Agnipath Scheme after his death in Operation Sindoor
The Delhi Police will reserve 20% of constable posts for former Agniveers under the Agnipath Scheme. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced age relaxations and test exemptions to support their transition into law enforcement roles
The Army Ordnance Corps Centre, Secunderabad held the Passing Out Parade for 478 Agniveers of Batch 06/25 after completing 31 weeks of rigorous basic and advanced training under the Agnipath Scheme. The event was reviewed by senior AOC officials.
SBI has launched a personal loan scheme for Agniveers under the Agnipath programme, offering up to Rs 4 lakh without collateral and zero processing fee, plus a special 10.50 per cent interest rate for defence personnel till September 30, 2025
Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar advised students not to be decisive by getting trapped in the conspiracy of opposition on the Agnipath scheme.
Parliamentary committee also suggested reservation or preference for Agniveers in other government jobs to prevent any kind of "disaffection" among them
The Agniveers who underwent 24-week basic and advanced military training that commenced on January 2 this year will be posted to their respective units
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought a detailed reply from the Centre on a group of pleas against Agnipath scheme while refusing to pass any interim order on the newly-launched scheme for the Armed Forces of the country. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma granted four weeks to […]
