New Delhi, January 6, 2026
The Indian Army issued stringent guidelines for Agniveers who seek permanent service under the Agnipath scheme. These recruits must remain unmarried until authorities select them for regular cadre enrolment. Reports indicate that any Agniveer who marries before or during the permanent recruitment process faces ineligibility, which prevents them from applying or participating in the selection.
This move comes ahead of the first batch’s four-year tenure ending in mid-2026. The Army aims to preserve discipline and focus among recruits. The rule ignited debates on social media and among defence aspirants; some praise it as essential for operational readiness, while others criticise its impact on personal freedoms.
Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force pushes forward with recruitment drives. Applications for Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026 continue until late January. The scheme, launched in 2022 to modernise armed forces recruitment, maintains its core framework amid ongoing reviews.(142 words)