Agniveer

The Union Cabinet on 4 November 2026 approved a two-year 'Second Tour of Duty' for Agniveers not retained after four years, followed by a chance to join as regulars.

The CRPF is considering restoring lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, as constables wait 22-25 years for a first promotion, officials said on October 17, 2026.