Army, Navy Begin Recruitment Under Agnipath Scheme
2 years, 5 months ago

Army, Navy Begin Recruitment Under Agnipath Scheme

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Indian Army and Navy began their recruitment processes under the Agnipath scheme on Friday, the defence ministry stated. The Indian Air Force had on June 24 started its recruitment process under the scheme and it received 2.72 lakh applications till Thursday, the ministry said. The government had on June 16 increased the upper age limit for recruitment under the scheme to 23 years from 21 for this year, and subsequently announced a slew of placatory steps such as a preference for Agniveers in central paramilitary forces and defence public sector undertakings upon their retirement. Many BJP-ruled states also declared that 'Agniveers' -- soldiers inducted under the Agnipath scheme -- will be accorded priority in induction into state police forces.

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Indian Army to Host Recruitment Rally in Gachibowli from Dec 8-16
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian Army to Host Recruitment Rally in Gachibowli from Dec 8-16

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Indian Army is to organise a recruitment rally from December 8 to 16 at GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, to recruit Agniveers from the 33 districts of the state. The recruitment for the Woman Military Police personnel will cover candidates from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and the Union Territory of Puducherry, incuding the enclaves of Karaikal …

No plans to shake up Agnipath model, say top govt officials
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No plans to shake up Agnipath model, say top govt officials

Hindustan Times  

The government has no plans to shake up the controversial Agnipath recruitment model that cuts tenure of personnel below officer rank and offers them fewer service benefits as making any changes to the scheme will go against the grain of what it seeks to achieve, and endanger India’s security interests, top officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday. Agnipath …

Is Agnipath a Recipe for Disaster? India’s Military Recruitment Scheme Faces Mounting Criticism
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Agnipath a Recipe for Disaster? India’s Military Recruitment Scheme Faces Mounting Criticism

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 01, 2024 18:45 IST - 10 MINS READ On July 17, the Haryana government announced that it would provide a 10 per cent quota for Agniveers in the recruitment of constables, mining and forest guards, jail wardens, and special police officers. “I wonder why the armed forces leadership endorsed the Agnipath scheme in the first place,” he …

First batch of Agniveers complete training as Navy divers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

First batch of Agniveers complete training as Navy divers

Hindustan Times  

As a political firestorm rages over the controversial Agnipath recruitment model that cuts tenure and offers fewer service benefits, India’s first Agniveers have completed a rigourous eight-month training course and passed out from the navy’s elite diving school INS Venduruthy in Kochi as qualified clearance divers, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Agnipath scheme seeks to recruit soldiers …

Quota for Agniveers in police, State armed forces, says M.P. Chief Minister
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Quota for Agniveers in police, State armed forces, says M.P. Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Agniveer soldiers will be given reservation in the State police and armed forces recruitment, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on July 26, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the 25th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War. “Today, on the occasion of Kargil Day, Madhya Pradesh government has decided that as per the wishes …

OPINION | Agniveer: Army wants to keep it combat-ready
4 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | Agniveer: Army wants to keep it combat-ready

India TV News  

Addressing a meeting on Kargil Vijay Diwas in Drass on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan that its nefarious designs in fuelling cross-border terrorism will be crushed with full force. The Prime Minister justified the Agnipath scheme saying that short-term recruitment of young soldiers as Agniveers was …

Haryana announces 10% reservation for Agniveers in constable, forest guard jobs
5 months, 1 week ago

Haryana announces 10% reservation for Agniveers in constable, forest guard jobs

The Hindu  

As the Agnipath scheme continues to be at centre stage of electoral politics, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced that 10% reservation has been assigned in police, mining guard, and forest guard jobs among others for Agniveers in the State. “The State government will provide a 10% horizontal reservation for Agniveers in direct recruitment for the posts …

10% quota, age relief: The special provisions for ex-Agniveers in CISF, BSF, SSB
5 months, 1 week ago

10% quota, age relief: The special provisions for ex-Agniveers in CISF, BSF, SSB

Firstpost  

Amid controversy over compensation to Agniveers who die while in service, the heads of various Central Armed Police Forces have announced a 10 per cent reservation for vacancies as well as exemptions in physical examinations for former Agniveers, once they quit the Armed Forces Agniveer Vayu trainees during their 'Combined Passing Out Parade' at Tambaram Air Force Station, in Chennai. …

Criticising Agnipath scheme does not violate poll code: Congress
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Criticising Agnipath scheme does not violate poll code: Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on May 24 asserted that its criticism of the Agnipath recruitment scheme for the armed forces did not violate the Model Code of Conduct as it allows criticism of other political parties in the context of “their policies, programmes, past records and work”. The party’s statement on the issue came just days after the Election Commission wrote to …

Cong pledges to scrap Agnipath, reintroduce old army services recruitment scheme
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Cong pledges to scrap Agnipath, reintroduce old army services recruitment scheme

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday promised to scrap Agnipath and reintroduce the old system of armed services recruitment if voted back to power, hours after the party chief, Mallikarjun Kharge, wrote to President Droupadi Murmu reiterating concerns over the new scheme, which cuts tenure and offers fewer service benefits. Pilot cited Kharge’s letter and slammed the Agnipath scheme as merely a …

Agnipath scheme gross injustice to country's youth: Kharge writes to President
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Agnipath scheme gross injustice to country's youth: Kharge writes to President

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu highlighting the "gross injustice" done to the country's youths seeking regular employment in the armed forces due to the Agnipath scheme and urged her to ensure justice for them.The future of nearly 2 lakh young men and women has become uncertain due to the ending of the regular recruitment …

Kharge writes to President Murmu, reiterates concerns over Agnipath scheme
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Kharge writes to President Murmu, reiterates concerns over Agnipath scheme

Hindustan Times  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu reiterating concerns over the Agnipath scheme for armed services recruitment, which cuts tenure and offers fewer service benefits. “Recently I met them and they told me that between 2019 and 2022, almost two lakh young men and women were informed that they had been accepted into the three armed …

All stakeholders agreed on Agnipath scheme, says Army chief
11 months, 1 week ago

All stakeholders agreed on Agnipath scheme, says Army chief

Hindustan Times  

The Agnipath scheme for short-term induction of soldiers was finalised after extensive consultations, army chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday, in comments that come weeks after his predecessor General Manoj Mukund Naravane created a stir by revealing that the Agnipath scheme caught the army by surprise and was a bolt out of the blue for the air force and …

Policy Decision Should Be Left To Govt In National Security Matters: Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Challenging 'Agnipath' Scheme
1 year ago

Policy Decision Should Be Left To Govt In National Security Matters: Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Challenging 'Agnipath' Scheme

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by 28 aspirants for enlistment in the Indian army challenging the Central Government's Agnipath scheme. The Court observed that the method of recruitment to the Indian army was a matter concerning policy decisions which should be left to the government to decide, as the same affects national security. In 2022, …

Congress slams the Modi government over reports that Aginveers are leaving training midway
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress slams the Modi government over reports that Aginveers are leaving training midway

The Hindu  

The Congress on July 9 slammed the Narendra Modi government over reports that youth recruited under the Agnipath scheme were leaving training mid-way. Taking to Twitter, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the scheme has shattered the dreams of the youth and created various apprehensions in their mind. The result is before everyone,” he tweeted, tagging a news report that …

Agniveers from pioneer batch embark on journey of service and sacrifice
1 year, 6 months ago

Agniveers from pioneer batch embark on journey of service and sacrifice

The Hindu  

The passing-out parade of Agniveer recruits’ first batch was held at the AOC Centre in Secunderabad on Saturday. Agniveers Sajid Ansari, Pankaj Kumar Mahato, Rakesh, Amit Nanda, Shubham Gawate, Yogesh Pathania and Mushtaqeen Ansari were lauded for their performance during the course and training and were awarded medals by the chief guest, Brigadier Ajeet Ashok Deshpande. I would like to …

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Apply Online from June 26 onwards, 10th pass can apply
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Apply Online from June 26 onwards, 10th pass can apply

India TV News  

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023 Online Form: Indian Navy has invited applications for recruitment to the post of Agniveer for the 02/2023 November 2023 batch. Visit the official website of Indian Navy - joinindiannavy.gov.in Click on the notification link that reads, ' Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Application Fee The candidates will have to remit an amount of the application …

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Registration begins on June 26 for 35 posts at joinindiannavy.gov.in
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Registration begins on June 26 for 35 posts at joinindiannavy.gov.in

Hindustan Times  

Indian Navy has invited applications for Agniveer posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official site of Indian Navy at joinindiannavy.gov.in. Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Registration begins on June 26 The registration process will begin on June 26 and will end on July 2, 2023. Important Dates Opening date of application: June 26, 2023 Closing date of application: …

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Apply online for 1300+ vacancies from today onwards
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Apply online for 1300+ vacancies from today onwards

India TV News  

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Indian Navy is going to start the online registration process for Agniveer for the 02/2023 batch. Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023 Application Fee While submitting an online application, candidates must pay an examination fee of Rs. Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023- Qualification Candidates Qualified in 10+2 examination with Maths & Physics and at least one …

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Registrations for 1,365 posts begins tomorrow at agniveernavy.cdac.in
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Registrations for 1,365 posts begins tomorrow at agniveernavy.cdac.in

India TV News  

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Indian Navy will start the registrations for Agniveer SSR Recruitment 2023 tomorrow, May 29. Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification: Candidate should have qualified in 10+2 examination with Maths and Physics and at least one of these subjects:- Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science. Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023 Selection Criteria The selection of …

Agnipath Scheme : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Complete Previous Recruitment Processes
1 year, 8 months ago

Agnipath Scheme : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Complete Previous Recruitment Processes

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed petitions which sought directions to complete the recruitment processes initiated to the Indian Army and Air Force, which were discontinued after the 'Agnipath' scheme was announced in June 2022. The petitions were filed against the Delhi High Court's judgement upholding the Agnipath Scheme, as per which those between 17-and-a-half and 23 years of age. …

Why the Delhi High Court upheld the Agnipath scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Why the Delhi High Court upheld the Agnipath scheme

India Today  

The Delhi High Court’s thumbs up for ‘Agnipath’ comes as a shot in the arm for the central government given how the military recruitment scheme, introduced last year, was dubbed by critics as unfair to the recruits. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad remarked that the border tensions with China had underlined the …

Agnipath Scheme: Why Did Delhi High Court Not Direct Union Govt To Complete Pending Recruitment Processes In Army, Air Force?
1 year, 9 months ago

Agnipath Scheme: Why Did Delhi High Court Not Direct Union Govt To Complete Pending Recruitment Processes In Army, Air Force?

Live Law  

While upholding the union government's Agnipath scheme, the Delhi High Court on Monday also rejected the petitions seeking completion of recruitment processes initiated earlier by the Army and Air Force.Before the announcement of the Agnipath scheme, the union government had announced recruitments on various posts in the Air Force and Army. While upholding the union government's Agnipath scheme, the Delhi …

No reason to interfere with Agnipath scheme: Delhi High Court dismisses petition
1 year, 9 months ago

No reason to interfere with Agnipath scheme: Delhi High Court dismisses petition

Live Mint  

Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions challenging the Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of Agniveers in the armed forces. According to information provided by the Central Government before the Delhi High Court, none of the applicants who took part in the prior hiring process was treated under prejudice. Recruitment into the military forces, as per the Central Government, is a …

Army tweaks Agnipath scheme to widen scope, recruit skilled candidates
1 year, 10 months ago

Army tweaks Agnipath scheme to widen scope, recruit skilled candidates

India Today  

The Army has tweaked the Agnipath scheme to widen the eligibility criterion for Agniveers. The Agnipath scheme will now be open to pre-skilled youth, ITI/Polytechnics graduates in the technical category as it is looking to recruit skilled Agniveers for technical branches. According to the notification released on February 16, candidates who have passed Class 10 can apply to be recruited …

Agnipath scheme: First batch of Agniveers join Indian Army from Jammu & Kashmir
1 year, 11 months ago

Agnipath scheme: First batch of Agniveers join Indian Army from Jammu & Kashmir

India TV News  

The first-ever batch of Agniveers selected under the Agnipath scheme, which is Approximately 200 candidates were selected after rigorous tests which included physical and medical tests, written examination and document verification. The candidates were dispatched from the Army Recruiting Office in Srinagar on December 24 and were sent to various regiments of the Indian Army. The Agnipath scheme, unveiled on …

[Agnipath Scheme] Agniveers Will Develop Sense Of Pride After Serving Nation, Have Financial Stability After Exiting Armed Forces: Centre To Delhi HC
2 years, 2 months ago

[Agnipath Scheme] Agniveers Will Develop Sense Of Pride After Serving Nation, Have Financial Stability After Exiting Armed Forces: Centre To Delhi HC

Live Law  

Seeking dismissal of the petitions challenging its Agnipath recruitment scheme, the Centre has informed Delhi High Court that defending India's territory, which faces external and internal threats, requires an agile, youthful and technologically sound armed forces. Defending such territory from external and internal threats requires an agile, youthful and technologically adept Armed Forces," the government told the court in a …

Thousands of candidates participate in 'Agnipath' recruitment rally in Jammu's Samba district
2 years, 2 months ago

Thousands of candidates participate in 'Agnipath' recruitment rally in Jammu's Samba district

Firstpost  

The Union Cabinet on 14 June approved a recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the three services of the Armed Forces called ‘Agnipath’ and the youth selected under this scheme will be known as ‘Agniveers’ Samba: An Indian Army recruitment rally for Agniveers began in Jammu’s Samba district on Friday. I want to serve the country, am thus …

Agnipath Scheme: 2.5 L Women Apply for 100 Army Military Police Jobs, 11 Rallies for Them from October
2 years, 2 months ago

Agnipath Scheme: 2.5 L Women Apply for 100 Army Military Police Jobs, 11 Rallies for Them from October

News 18  

Around 2.5 lakh women have registered for just 100 vacancies in the Army’s Corps of Military Police under the newly launched Agnipath scheme for recruitment to the forces, as per official data available with the Army. 100 women will now be shortlisted from the 2.5 lakh applicants and recruited into military police under the Agnipath scheme. The Army plans to …

Army recruitment drive in Nellore evokes good response
2 years, 3 months ago

Army recruitment drive in Nellore evokes good response

The Hindu  

Agniveer recruitment rally, being held under the aegis of Headquarters Recruiting Zone, Chennai, evoked a good response as over 2,500 candidates appeared before the Defence authorities on the second day of the recruitment drive on Friday. The A.C. Subba Reddy Stadium in Nellore was a beehive of activity from the wee hours as the candidates, in batches of 300, took …

No plan to suspend Agnipath recruitment rallies in Punjab: Army
2 years, 3 months ago

No plan to suspend Agnipath recruitment rallies in Punjab: Army

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army has no plan to suspend or shift recruitment rallies out of Punjab under the Agnipath scheme, said senior officials on Wednesday. In a statement, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said Wednesday that he has asked the civil administration to provide all support to the Army to conduct recruitment rallies in the state. The clarification comes …

‘Any laxity…’: Bhagwant Mann after Army's letter to Punjab over Agnipath
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Any laxity…’: Bhagwant Mann after Army's letter to Punjab over Agnipath

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said all deputy commissioners have been directed to provide complete support to the Indian Army authorities for the recruitment of Agniveers in the state. Mann's statement on Twitter comes after a zonal recruitment officer of the Indian Army has reportedly written to the Punjab government saying that recruitment rallies in the state under …

Will the Army stop Agnipath recruitment drive in Punjab? The tussle explained
2 years, 3 months ago

Will the Army stop Agnipath recruitment drive in Punjab? The tussle explained

Firstpost  

The Indian Army complained of lack of support from the Bhagwant Mann-led government during the enrolment camp in Gurdaspur. According to an Indian Express report, the Army has complained of lack of support from the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government during their recruitment drive and added that if it continued they would be forced to stop the process or …

Agnipath scheme: India to continue recruiting Gurkha soldiers to Indian Army
2 years, 3 months ago

Agnipath scheme: India to continue recruiting Gurkha soldiers to Indian Army

Firstpost  

The Agnipath scheme allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the armed forces for a period of four years. The Agnipath scheme has been designed to enable a youthful profile of the armed forces New Delhi: India on Thursday reiterated that it will continue recruiting Gurkha soldiers to the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme. In a weekly media …

Agnipath Scheme: Kerala High Court Directs Registry To Accept Petitions After AFT Refuses To Hear Challenge
2 years, 4 months ago

Agnipath Scheme: Kerala High Court Directs Registry To Accept Petitions After AFT Refuses To Hear Challenge

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed its Registry to accept two petitions challenging the Centre's Agnipath recruitment scheme for armed forces, that were flagged as "defective" on point of maintainability.This comes after the Kochi bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal refused to hear the challenge.Justice Anu Sivaraman after hearing the arguments raised by Advocates Siji Antony, John. The Kerala …

Indian Navy receives 9.55 lakh applications under Agnipath
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian Navy receives 9.55 lakh applications under Agnipath

The Hindu  

The Navy’s registration process towards Agnipath recruitment scheme has received 9.55 lakh Agniveer applications, including 82,200 women aspirants, officials said on Wednesday. Women Navy recruits The Navy is opening its doors for women in all streams under the Agnipath scheme and up to 20% or 600 women will be recruited, Navy officials had stated. Compared to 6,31,528 applications in the …

Agnipath scheme: Campaign against Centre's new military recruitment scheme from August 7, says Rakesh Tikait
2 years, 4 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Campaign against Centre's new military recruitment scheme from August 7, says Rakesh Tikait

India TV News  

Highlights Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait has said his farmers' group would soon begin a campaign Campaign to start from August 7 against Centre's new military recruitment scheme Agnipath Fight with Central govt, UP govt over the issue was yet to begin: Rakesh Tikait Agnipath scheme news updates : Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait has said his farmers' …

Agniveer Airforce recruitment exam begins amid tight security
2 years, 5 months ago

Agniveer Airforce recruitment exam begins amid tight security

Deccan Chronicle  

Kanpur: The first-ever examination for the recruitment in Indian Air Force through the new 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme began across the country on Sunday morning amid tight police security. Speaking to ANI, an Air Force aspirant said, "I have come here from Meerut to give Agniveer Airforce exam. The Indian Air force has received a total of 7,49,899 applications under the …

Caste row hits Agnipath, Centre denies
2 years, 5 months ago

Caste row hits Agnipath, Centre denies

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday rejected the Opposition's allegations that, for the first time in the country, caste certificates are being asked from the Agnipath aspirants. Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav and AAP's Sanjay Singh launched a sharp attack on the government, while JD leader Upendra Kushwaha and BJP MP Varun Gandhi also tweeted a purported …

Agnipath attracting good numbers: Let’s not politicise it by linking it with Shinzo Abe death
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath attracting good numbers: Let’s not politicise it by linking it with Shinzo Abe death

Firstpost  

It was most unfortunate when a few politicians in India called Shinzo Abe’s killer a product of an Agnipath-like scheme. As per the Government of India release, nearly 7,50,000 candidates have registered for recruitment for the Indian Air Force’s 3,000 slots for short-term induction into the armed forces. It is a path-breaking service entry scheme for Indian armed forces. The …

Agniveers Suffering Disabilities During Training Could Get Extra Incentives, Govt Explores Options
2 years, 5 months ago

Agniveers Suffering Disabilities During Training Could Get Extra Incentives, Govt Explores Options

News 18  

The defence ministry is exploring the possibility of providing additional incentives to Agniveers if they are medically boarded out for suffering disabilities during their training period of six months, which is attributed to or aggravated by military training, senior government officials told News18. Under the Agnipath scheme launched last month, Agniveers will have a total service tenure of four years, …

Agnipath scheme: Trouble brewing for Manish Tewari? Sources say Congress mulling suspension of MP
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Trouble brewing for Manish Tewari? Sources say Congress mulling suspension of MP

India TV News  

Highlights Sources said Congress may initiate a disciplinary action against Manish Tewari In a meeting, the Opposition had demanded the withdrawal of the Agnipath recruitment scheme All six, except Tewari, signed a memorandum for the withdrawal of the scheme Agnipath scheme: Trouble may be brewing for Congress MP Manish Tewari after he refused to sign the Opposition's memorandum seeking withdrawal …

Agnipath complements IAF\'s vision of \'lean & lethal\' force: Air Chief Marshal
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath complements IAF\'s vision of \'lean & lethal\' force: Air Chief Marshal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The 'Agnipath' scheme complements the Indian Air Force's long-term vision of being a "lean and lethal" force with the best manpower and the new recruitment model will in no way reduce its operational capability, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said on Sunday. The scheme complements the IAF's "long-term vision of being a lean and lethal force with …

Rajnath Singh to brief parliamentary panel on Agnipath scheme on July 11
2 years, 5 months ago

Rajnath Singh to brief parliamentary panel on Agnipath scheme on July 11

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on July 11 brief the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Defence on the Agnipath recruitment scheme, which seeks to overhaul the way soldiers are recruited to the armed forces. "Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh is scheduled to brief the Committee members about various aspects of the recently-launched Agnipath scheme, through which recruitment of soldiers in all …

Agnipath scheme: IAF receives nearly 7.5 lakh applications, closes registration
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath scheme: IAF receives nearly 7.5 lakh applications, closes registration

Live Mint  

In a first, the Indian Air Force saw the highest number of applications for recruitment into the Force surpassing the previous best recruitment cycle numbers, following the completion of the registration process under the new Agnipath scheme on Tuesday. The IAF had begun the registration process on June 24, just 10 days after the Agnipath scheme was launched by the …

Agnipath Scheme: Shortlisted IAF Candidates Move Delhi High Court Seeking Enrolment As Per Previous Recruitment Scheme
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath Scheme: Shortlisted IAF Candidates Move Delhi High Court Seeking Enrolment As Per Previous Recruitment Scheme

Live Law  

A petition has been moved before the Delhi High Court by various candidates shortlisted as Airmen in Indian Air Force seeking issuance of enrolment list and completion of previous recruitment as per a 2019 notification, without being affected by Centre's new Agnipath recruitment scheme for armed forces. Filed through Advocate Prashant Bhushan, the plea has been moved by 20 candidates …

Women to make up 20% of Naval Agniveer force
2 years, 5 months ago

Women to make up 20% of Naval Agniveer force

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy intends to recurit women for 20 per cent vacancies in the first batch of the Agniveers. The women sailors recurited under new four-year term Agnipath scheme will be sent to different parts and branches of the Navy. In the current financial year, the Indian Navy will be hiring 3,000 sailors, including both men and women, …

20% Agniveers in Indian Navy will be women: Agnipath Scheme
2 years, 5 months ago

20% Agniveers in Indian Navy will be women: Agnipath Scheme

Live Mint  

The Indian Navy has said that up to 20% of the initial batch of Agniveers or military recruits under the government's Agnipath scheme, will be women, providing they meet the requisite requirements. According to Navy officials speaking to the news agency ANI, these "Agniveers" would be assigned to various branches of the nation's marine defence force. On July 1, the …

Agnipath scheme: Agniveers' first batch in Navy to comprise 20% women
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Agniveers' first batch in Navy to comprise 20% women

India TV News  

Twenty per cent of the first batch of Agniveers to be recruited through the Agnipath scheme, which was unveiled last month by the Centre, in the Indian Navy will comprise women candidates, Navy officials told news agency ANI on Tuesday. "20% of candidates will be women to form the first batch of Agniveers for the Agnipath recruitment scheme. Under the …

Agnipath recruitment: 10,000 females register for Indian navy in 3 days
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath recruitment: 10,000 females register for Indian navy in 3 days

Live Mint  

The Indian Navy started the registration for Agnipath recruitment scheme on 1 July. The Indian Navy had announced the commencement of the registration process under the Agnipath recruitment scheme on 1 July. This is the first time, the Indian Navy has allowed women to be recruited as sailors in the force who would also be deployed on warships as per …

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