# Government Expects 75% of First Agniveer Batch to Exit After Four Years 2026-08-06T13:50:13+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The government told the Rajya Sabha that 75 per cent of the first Agniveer batch is expected to leave the Armed Forces after its four-year engagement. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the batch has not yet completed its term. Under the Agnipath scheme, up to 25 per cent of each batch may be retained permanently based on merit, medical fitness and organisational needs. The government has reserved 50 per cent of Constable General Duty and Rifleman vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers. Those leaving will receive severance benefits, skill certificates and other support. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in Tags: Agnipath scheme, Agniveers, Armed Forces, CAPF recruitment, government jobs Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/government-expects-75-of-first-agniveer-batch-to-exit-after-four-years/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/government-expects-75-of-first-agniveer-batch-to-exit-after-four-years/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.