First batch of Agniveer soldiers ready to serve nation

The first batch of Agniveer soldiers, under the Agnipath scheme, during the oath taking ceremony, in Patna on June 17

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The cadets completed 24 weeks of training

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The cadets completed 24 weeks of training

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Cadets during the first batch of Agniveers of the AOC Centre Agniveer Attestation and passing out parade, in Secunderabad on June 17

Colonel Bihar Regiment, Manoj Natarajan inspects guard of honour of Agniveer soldiers during oath taking ceremony, in Patna on June 17

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Agnipath Scheme is a short-term recruitment of soldiers below the rank of commissioned officers into the three services of the armed forces

All recruits will be hired only for a four-year period.

Agniveers

Personnel recruited under this system are to be called...