Goa, Nov. 4 -- The Union Cabinet has approved a two-year extension of service for Agniveers, offering thousands of personnel an additional opportunity to continue serving in the armed forces as the first batch approaches the end of its initial four-year engagement period.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani announced the decision on Wednesday, November 4, stating that the Cabinet had approved a second engagement period of two years for Agniveers who are not selected for regular service after their initial tenure.

Under the revised arrangement, 25 per cent of Agniveers completing their first four-year engagement will be enrolled as regular soldiers. The remaining 75 per cent will be eligible for the additional two-year...