Agniveers to Get 50% Reservation in SSC GD, CAPF, and Assam Rifles Recruitments

As per a statement released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ex-Agniveers to Get 50% Reservation in the recruitment of Constable (General Duty) posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Rifleman posts in Assam Rifles. Along with the reservation benefit, eligible candidates will also receive age relaxation and exemptions from several stages of the recruitment process. Read here for more details.

Agniveers to Get 50% Reservation in SSC GD, CAPF, and Assam Rifles Recruitments

The Ministry of Home Affairs has created a separate category of Ex-Agniveers in the recruitment process for Constable (GD) in CAPFs and Rifleman in Assam Rifles. Under the new policy, half of all vacancies in these recruitments will be reserved for eligible Ex-Agniveers.

This move is expected to help trained and disciplined personnel transition into central armed police forces after completing their engagement under the Agnipath Scheme.

Benefits Announced for Ex-Agniveers

Benefit	Details
Reservation	50% of vacancies reserved for Ex-Agniveers
Upper Age Relaxation	3 years beyond the prescribed upper age limit
First Batch Age Relaxation	5 years beyond the prescribed upper age limit
Physical Standards Test (PST)	Exempted
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)	Exempted
Written Examination	Exempted

50% Reservation in SSC GD Recruitment

Since recruitment to Constable (GD) posts in CAPFs and Assam Rifles is conducted through the SSC GD Constable Examination, the newly announced reservation will apply to eligible Ex-Agniveers participating in this recruitment process.

50 percent of the vacancies will be reserved for ex Agniveers seeking careers in central armed police organizations after completing their four-year tenure.

Age Relaxation for Ex-Agniveers

Apart from reservation, the Government has also relaxed the upper age limit for Ex-Agniveers.

All Ex-Agniveers will receive 3 years of age relaxation.
Candidates belonging to the first batch of Ex-Agniveers will receive 5 years of age relaxation beyond the prescribed upper age limit.

Exemption from PET, PST and Written Examination

One of the most significant features of the policy is the exemption provided during recruitment. Eligible Ex-Agniveers will not be required to appear for:

Physical Standards Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Written Examination

Dedicated Ex-Agniveer Wing Established

The Ministry of Home Affairs has also established a dedicated Ex-Agniveer Wing to coordinate the future progression and rehabilitation of Ex-Agniveers. The new wing will oversee policies related to their recruitment and career opportunities in various organizations under the Ministry.

Government Announces 50% Reservation for Ex-Agniveers: Highlights

Particular	Details
Announcement	Reservation for Ex-Agniveers in CAPFs & Assam Rifles
Reservation	50% of vacancies
Recruitment Covered	SSC GD Constable (CAPFs) & Assam Rifles Rifleman
Age Relaxation	3 years
First Batch Relaxation	5 years
PET	Exempted
PST	Exempted
Written Exam	Exempted
Dedicated Wing	Established under Ministry of Home Affairs

FAQs

What reservation has been announced for Ex-Agniveers?

The Government has announced 50% reservation for Ex-Agniveers in the recruitment of Constable (GD) posts in CAPFs and Rifleman posts in Assam Rifles.

Will Ex-Agniveers get age relaxation?

Yes. Ex-Agniveers will receive 3 years of upper age relaxation, while candidates from the first batch will receive 5 years of age relaxation.

Will Ex-Agniveers have to appear for PET and PST?

No. Eligible Ex-Agniveers are exempted from both the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST).

Are Ex-Agniveers exempted from the written examination?

Yes. As per the Government's announcement, eligible Ex-Agniveers will also be exempted from the written examination during recruitment.

Which recruitments will include this reservation?

The reservation applies to Constable (GD) recruitment in CAPFs and Rifleman recruitment in Assam Rifles, conducted through the SSC GD Constable recruitment process.

Has the Ministry created any dedicated body for Ex-Agniveers?

Yes. The Ministry of Home Affairs has established a dedicated Ex-Agniveer Wing to coordinate the future progression and employment opportunities of Ex-Agniveers.