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First batch of 18k Agniveers set to leave forces by Dec 31, focus now on second career opportunities

Reported by Hindustan Times 26 Oct 2026, 7:45 am IST 1 min read

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More than 18,000 Agniveers from the first batch are set to leave the armed forces by December 31 after completing their four-year tenure under the Agnipath recruitment scheme, shifting the focus to second-career opportunities available to them, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday

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Section: India
Topics: Jobs & careers, Government schemes
First reported by: Hindustan Times
Published: Monday, 26 October 2026, 7:45 am IST
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