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Around 1,000 Youths Join Fifth Day of Agniveer Recruitment Rally in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 05:38 PM
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About a thousand young people took part in the fifth day of the Agniveer recruitment rally held in Jalandhar, Punjab.
The Ministry of Defence’s Agniveer recruitment rally continued in Jalandhar on its fifth day, drawing a crowd of roughly one thousand young participants. The event, organised by the state’s recruitment cell, aimed to inform and enlist eligible candidates for the newly launched Agniveer scheme, which offers short‑term service contracts in the Indian armed forces.
Organisers reported that the turnout reflected strong interest among local youth, many of whom are seeking stable employment and a chance to serve the nation. Information booths, fitness demonstrations, and briefings on eligibility criteria were set up across the venue to guide aspirants.
The rally is part of a broader nationwide drive to meet the government’s target of recruiting 5 million Agniveers over the next few years. Officials said the continued high participation in cities like Jalandhar signals a positive response to the scheme’s promises of skill development, financial benefits, and a pathway to regular service.
Organisers reported that the turnout reflected strong interest among local youth, many of whom are seeking stable employment and a chance to serve the nation. Information booths, fitness demonstrations, and briefings on eligibility criteria were set up across the venue to guide aspirants.
The rally is part of a broader nationwide drive to meet the government’s target of recruiting 5 million Agniveers over the next few years. Officials said the continued high participation in cities like Jalandhar signals a positive response to the scheme’s promises of skill development, financial benefits, and a pathway to regular service.