Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday announced a scheme for short-term recruitment of young citizens into the armed forces. The scheme, named Agnipath, will allow citizens to serve in the armed forces for four years. On the completion of four years, these persons will be able to apply for the regular cadre of the armed forces. “Based on merit and organisational requirement, up to 25% [of the short-term recruits] shall be selected from that batch,” said Anil Puri, Additional Secretary in the Department of Military Affairs. Citizens from 17 and a half to 21 years of age can apply for the scheme. Those recruited will get a monthly package of Rs 30,000, which can be upgraded up to Rs 40,000 in the fourth year.
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