BrahMos Aerospace to Recruit Agniveers In Big Extension of Employment Schemes | R Defence Exclusive

In a landmark move, BrahMos Aerospace has become the first entity across private companies to reserve employment for Agniveers under the Agnipath Scheme.

The company will have at least 15% of the technical vacancies in the company filled by Agniveers. Additionally, 50% of the vacancies in administrative and security roles– including outsourced functions– will also be reserved for them.

Beyond regular employment at BrahMos, Agniveers will also be integrated into outsourcing contracts, providing a wider scope for their reintegration into civilian careers, the company said. 

“Industry partners working with BrahMos will be incentivized to provide opportunities to Agniveers, expanding the reach of this initiative across India’s defence industrial landscape,” the company statement said. 

This initiative aligns with the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, promoting self-reliance in defence manufacturing while providing skilled employment to military personnel.

The initiative also supports India’s push towards becoming a $5 trillion economy by leveraging the disciplined, trained workforce emerging from the Agnipath Scheme.

Dr  Sanjeev Kumar Joshi, Deputy CEO, BrahMos Aerospace, said that  the Agnipath scheme serves as a valuable filter, ensuring that individuals possess the requisite skills to join company's workforce.

"Agniveers, after four years of service in the armed forces, will emerge with a deep sense of discipline and nationalism, alongside expertise in their respective fields. This skill set is exactly what we need to mould them according to the requirements of BAPL," he said. 

Agniveer Scheme: What is it?
Launched in 2022, the Agnipath Scheme is a recruitment initiative for the Indian Armed Forces where selected candidates serve for four years. After this period, depending on organizational needs and Armed Forces policies, they may apply for permanent enlistment. Up to 25% of these candidates will be chosen for regular cadre positions in the Armed Forces.

Who Are Agniveers?
Agniveers are candidates selected under the Agnipath Scheme, which allows patriotic and motivated youth aged 17.5 to 21 to serve in the Armed Forces for four years.