Speculation of AgniVeer Recruitment Expansion

Internal discussions reportedly suggest a possible expansion of annual Agniveer recruitment to nearly 1 lakh by mid-2026. Analysts note this would address the Army’s rising manpower deficit due to yearly retirements and the end of first-batch Agniveer tenures. Reports also highlight increasing demand for tech-skilled recruits for drone, artillery, and electronic warfare units. However, the final decision remains pending official clearance from the Ministry of Defence.