All Agniveers eligible for regular enrollment post 2-year tenure extension: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi After completing an additional two-year tenure, all Agniveers will be eligible for enrollment as regular soldiers, subject to their willingness and meeting the selection criteria, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday (November 7, 2026). What are the changes in Agniveer scheme, and what prompted government to implement them?

| Explained storyline 1 Mr. Singh's remarks during an interaction with air warriors at West Bengal's Bagdogra Air Force station came three days after the government announced that Agniveers set to exit the military at the end of their four-year tenure will be given an additional two-year extension and subsequent permanent recruitment subject to meeting specific eligibility criteria.

Scrap Agnipath scheme, give permanent posting to Aginveers: Congress Scrap Agnipath scheme, give permanent posting to Aginveers: Congress The party alleged that the scheme has weakened the country’s security and left the armed forces facing a shortage of over two lakh soldiers Scrap Agnipath scheme, give permanent posting to Aginveers: Congress storyline 1 Mr.