India Revises Military Recruitment Policy, Creating New Pathway for Temporary Soldiers to Join Regular Armed Forces
New Agnipath Scheme: The Union Cabinet has approved a significant change to the Agnipath recruitment scheme, creating a new pathway through which Agniveers can seek regular employment in the Indian Defence Forces after completing an extended period of service. The decision, announced on 4 November 2026, follows four years of implementation of the Agnipath scheme and an assessment of the performance, skills and operational contribution of Agniveers across the armed forces.
