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The government has approved a major overhaul of the Agnipath recruitment scheme, giving Agniveers who are not selected for regular service after their initial four-year tenure an additional two years of engagement, followed by an opportunity to join the Armed Forces as regular soldiers.

The decision, approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) on the recommendations of the three services, creates a pathway for the eventual absorption of all willing Agniveers, subject to merit and prescribed selection criteria.

Published – November 05, 2026 09:38 am IST