Union Cabinet Approves Two-Year Extension for Agniveers Under Agnipath Scheme

05 November, 2026

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Key Aspect	Details
Event	Two-year extension approved for Agniveers not selected for regular posts after initial tenure under the Agnipath scheme.
Decision-Maker	Union Cabinet
Scheme Analyzed	Agnipath Scheme
Regular Enlistment Offer	After the two-year extension, Agniveers can be offered regular enlistment as soldiers if they meet selection criteria.
Objective of Extension	To reward continued service, consider Agniveer aspirations, and maintain efficiency in Defense Forces.
Opportunities for Women	Scheme opened up opportunities for women in various Defense Forces branches.

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