NEW DELHI: Amidst violent protest by agitated youth in several parts of the country over Agnipath scheme, the Central government has extended the upper age limit for the Agnipath recruitment scheme from 21 years to 23 years. The age waiver will be given only “one time” for the proposed recruitment cycle for 2022, informed the Defence Ministry.
The decision has been taken as no recruitment had taken place in the last two years. The Union Cabinet on tuesday approved the Agnipath recruitment scheme which provides an opportunity for Indian youth to serve in the regular cadre of the Armed Forces for a period of four years.