The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has substantially raised the reservation for former Agniveers in the recruitment of constables in the Border Security Force, increasing it from 10 per cent to 50 per cent, as per a notification published in the Gazette.
He wished them a distinguished and honourable career in the service of the nation.
HNBGU authorities and Garhwal Rifles officials stated that besides providing better re-employment opportunities, the HNBGU diploma and certificate courses will motivate more youth to join the defence forces as Agniveers.
The maiden Stage-2 recruitment for the 01/2026 Agniveer batch is presently underway. Representatives of the Personnel Branch/Naval Headquarters at New Delhi and Western Naval Command at Mumbai were also present to mark the occasion.
He reminded the government of its promise to provide pensionable jobs to Agniveers after their retirement, questioning why they were being sent to private security agencies instead.
The state government has also decided to increase punishment under anti-religious conversion law from the maximum of 10 years imprisonment to 20 years or even life imprisonment and a fine of ₹50,000 to one lakh.
A total of 622 Agniveer recruits were inducted into the Indian Army following the completion of 31 weeks of rigorous training at the Punjab Regimental Centre (PRC) in Ramgarh, Jharkhand.
The Indian Navy is set to witness the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the fifth batch of Agniveers, which takes place at INS Chilka on Friday. The event will mark the successful completion of rigorous training for approximately 2,972 Agniveers, including women trainees, who have undergone intensive preparation to join the Naval Forces.
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The rally provided a valuable opportunity for the youth of Assam, particularly from the Lower Assam region, to embark on a career in the army as Agniveers.
