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Defence
Cabinet Extends Agniveer Service by Two Years, CDS Announces
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 05:57 AM
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The Indian Cabinet has approved a two‑year extension for Agniveers, the young volunteers of the armed forces, a move announced by the Chief of Defence Staff.
The Indian Cabinet has approved a two‑year extension for Agniveers, the young volunteers who serve in the armed forces for a limited period. The decision was announced by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
The extension allows Agniveers to continue their service beyond the original term, providing the armed forces with additional continuity and experience.
The move reflects the government’s focus on retaining skilled volunteers and strengthening the armed forces.
No further details on the implementation timeline were released at this time.
The extension allows Agniveers to continue their service beyond the original term, providing the armed forces with additional continuity and experience.
The move reflects the government’s focus on retaining skilled volunteers and strengthening the armed forces.
No further details on the implementation timeline were released at this time.