Army rolls out phase-II of Agniveer recruitment

Army has announced phase II of Agniveer recruitment process. “This phase marks a significant milestone in the Army’s efforts to transform its requirements procedures and ensure a seamless and efficient selection process for aspiring candidates. The recruitment rally is free, fair, and transparent so all candidates are advised not to approach any type of tout,” PRO defence, Guwahati said.
The Agnipath recruitment scheme was rolled out in June 2022 for short-term induction of personnel with the aim of bringing down the age profile of the three services. Under the scheme, recruitment of youths between the age bracket of 17-and-half years and 21 for four years is done with a provision to retain 25% of them for 15 more years. The recruitment process involves two phases, the first being an online computer-based written examination and the second phase being the recruitment rally.
Recently, a group of secretaries from 10 key ministries were tasked to review the Agnipath scheme. They were asked to suggest ways to make the armed forces recruitment programme more attractive. The scheme became a key election issue in the poll campaign with opposition parties, especially Congress, vowing to revoke it, if voted to power. The panel of secretaries is expected to give a final presentation to PM Narendra Modi.