Agniveer recruitment begins after weeks of protests

After weeks of nationwide protests, the Centre's much-touted Agneepath recruitment drive has started. Nearly 40,000 Agniveers are expected to be recruited.

Agnipath scheme in the Indian Armed forces is a scheme wherein selected candidates will be enrolled for a period of four years. After completing this period, Agniveers will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the permanent cadre. Of these, up to 25% of Agniveers will be selected to be enrolled in the Armed Forces as a regular cadre. Rest will go to the society as disciplined and skilled work force for employment in other sectors to pursue their career in job of their choice.

The scheme provides an opportunity to Indian youth, desirous of serving the country, to get recruited in the Armed Forces for a short duration.


"Agniveer I would say it's just another attempt to use the young blood of India. If agniveer is implemented correctly, the Indian Army would be filled with young blood and they would be able to use technology wisely", says Agniveer Aspirant.