Agnipath Scheme Revamp: Centre Extends Agniveer Service by Two Years, Creating Another Route to Regular Military Enrolment

Agnipath scheme revamp featuring Indian Agniveers marching in formation, a senior military officer addressing the media, and young recruits undergoing physical training, highlighting the Centre’s decision to extend Agniveer service by two years.

The Centre has introduced a major change to the Agnipath scheme, offering Agniveers an additional two years of service beyond their original four-year engagement. The revised arrangement creates another opportunity for eligible personnel to seek regular military enrolment after completing six years, subject to prescribed selection criteria. The decision is expected to reshape the service pathway for upcoming Agniveer batches.