Indian government decides to retain Agniveers after modifying military recruitment model
More than 18,000 recruits to receive two additional years of service to address border security and manpower shortages
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
11 November 2026, 8:22 am · 1 min read
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The Indian government has decided to retain thousands of soldiers, making a major change to its controversial recruitment system. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, more than 18,000 recruits from the first batch of the Agnipath scheme will now be given two additional years of service. Normally, these soldiers were to be released from service after four years, but they will now be retained on duty.
According to analysts, New Delhi has taken this step to address ongoing security concerns and manpower shortages on the borders with China and Pakistan. The Federal Cabinet approved these amendments last Tuesday.
The Indian Army is the largest and land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces. It was established on 1 April 1895. The President of India is its Supreme Commander and the Army Chief is its professional head. This army has participated in numerous wars and operations across the world both before and after independence.
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