The three service chiefs will reveal details of a much-debated short-term recruitment policy called ‘Agnipath’ at a press conference around noon today, officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a report on Tuesday, soldiers recruited under the new recruitment model will be inducted in the armed forces as ‘Agniveers’, a new distinct rank, as opposed to sepoys who joined the Indian Army under the legacy recruitment model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ‘Agnives’ will be a distinct rank within the three services, as well as wearing their own distinctive insignia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a two-year recruitment freeze caused by the Covid-19 restrictions, the army will restart its recruitment process after the announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the ‘Agnipath’ model, personnel below officer rank (PBOR) would be hired in the army, air force and navy for four years, including six months of training, officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In military circles, the proposed model has been the subject of a heated debate, with several veterans questioning the idea and arguing that disadvantages may outweigh benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soldiers recruited under ‘Agnipath’ will be released from service after four years, though the new system allows for around 25% of them to be retained after a second screening. It is likely that they will receive a severance package of over *11 lakh, but they will not be entitled to pensions. Those retained will serve in the armed forces for another 15 years and be eligible for pensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recruits under ‘Agnipath’ will earn between *30,000 and *40,000 per month, officials said, adding that they will receive a non-contributory insurance cover of *48 lakh as well. They will also receive an ‘Agniveer skill certificate’ that will help them find jobs after they leave service, officials said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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