Agniveers to get year extension fresh chance to join armed forces. India has extended the Agnipath engagement period by two years, allowing 75% of Agniveers to stay in service and be enrolled into the Armed Forces. CDS General NS Raja Subramani announced the. The Union Cabinet has approved a two-year service extension for Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, allowing them to serve in the armed forces for up to six years.