Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace, which manufactures BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, has decided to reserve vacancies for former Agniveers, including in the technical, administrative and security wings of the company.

The BrahMos Aerospace became the first leading company in the defence sector to announce reserving vacancies for Agniveers in a range of verticals.

An office order by the company said at least 15 per cent of vacancies in technical and general administration will be reserved for the Agniveers.  It further said 50 per cent of the vacancies in administrative and security roles, including in outsourced functions, will be reserved for them.

BrahMos is encouraging its more than 200 industry partners to reserve 15 per cent of their workforce for Agniveers in roles tied to BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) requirements, the office order said.

“In consonance with the Government of India’s Agnipath Scheme, BrahMos Aerospace announces its new policy guidelines to provide reservation to the Agniveers who, after serving in the Indian armed forces for a tenure of four years, can become a valuable asset for our cutting-edge defence organisation working towards nation-building,” the company said in a social media post.

It said the “Agniveers, with their rigorous, time-bound training in military tactics, technical proficiency, discipline and quick adaptability, will be the backbone of India’s growing defence and industrial sectors.”

“As India continues its journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047, the contribution of #Agniveers in industries like ours will be pivotal in shaping the country’s future,” it said.

BrahMos Aerospace said it strongly believes that Agniveers will not only fill the skill gap at the grassroots level for the Indian defence industries but also provide a dedicated workforce

that places the nation and the organisation at the forefront.