NEW DELHI: The Army has actually revealed a modification in the Agnipath recruitment process this year, which will see the computer-based online typical entrance examination (CEE) being carried out before the physical test and medical checkup during recruitment rallies around the nation.

The recruitment rallies were held prior to the CEE last year, which resulted in big crowds and significant administrative hassles.

Now, just those prospects who certify in the CEE will come for the rallies, which will make them workable and easier to conduct, an officer stated on Saturday.With online applications for registration to open later this month, the very first CEE for the 2023-24 recruitment cycle is scheduled in April at around 200 locations, he added.Under the Agnipath plan revealed in June in 2015, 25,000 Agniveers (19,000 for Army and 3,000 each for IAF and Navy) have currently started their training.

Another 21,000 are slated to sign up with Army regimental centres for training in March.

The very first batch in the Navy also includes 341 women, while the other two services plan to follow suit.Only 25% of these 46,000 soldiers, airmen and sailors recruited every year will become chosen to serve for another 15 years after the very first four years.

The rest 75% will be demobilised with the Seva Nidhi exit bundle of Rs 11.71 lakh each.