Union Home Ministry Increases Reservation for Ex-Agniveers in CAPFs to 50 Percent
The Union Home Ministry has decided to significantly enhance the reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group C posts of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from 10% to 50%. This move follows a previous decision to implement a 10% quota and includes age relaxations of three to five years. The recruitment rules for all CAPFs, including BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB, will be amended. While ex-Agniveers are exempted from physical tests, they must still pass written examinations. This policy shift aims to provide better career prospects for those completing four years of service under the Agnipath scheme.
Key Points
- Reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group C posts of CAPFs has been hiked from 10% to 50%.
- Age relaxations of five years for the first batch and three years for subsequent batches will be provided.
- Ex-Agniveers are exempted from the Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test but must take written exams.
- The policy applies to forces including BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles.
Exam Facts
- The Agnipath scheme involves a four-year service tenure for armed forces recruits.
- The age relaxation for the first batch of Agniveers is 5 years.
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