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Agniveers get 2-year extension, higher pay: Key changes under scheme explained
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- With Diwali approaching, nearly 20,000 Agniveers will have the opportunity to serve for two more years. The Union Cabinet's decision follows the initial batch nearing the end of its four-year service term. As many as 75% of Agniveers were scheduled to leave the armed forces.
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Nov 4, 2026 · Updated 11/4/2026, 2:56:06 PM · Reported with: Times of India
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