Gujarat announces 20% reservation, age relaxation for ex-Agniveers in Police, other Class-3 jobs

The Gujarat government on Monday announced 20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in direct recruitment to several Class-3 posts across the state police, State Reserve Police Force (SRP), jail, and forest departments, aiming to facilitate their transition into government service after completing their tenure under the Agniveer Scheme.

Announcing the decision, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said ex-Agniveers would be eligible for 20% reservation in direct recruitment to Class-3 cadres in the armed wing of the state police force, the SRP, the jail department and the forest department.

In addition to the reservation benefit, ex-Agniveers will be exempted from the physical efficiency test required for these recruitments. They will also receive relaxation of up to three years in the prescribed upper age limit.

For members of the first batch of the Agniveer Scheme, the state government will provide an upper age limit relaxation of up to five years.

According to the government announcement, the benefits will apply to recruitment for the posts of Armed Police Sub-Inspector, Armed Police Constable, SRP Platoon Commander and Police Constable.

Ex-Agniveers will also be eligible for the same benefits in direct recruitment to the posts of Jailer Group-2 and Jail Guard under the Jail Department, as well as Forest Guard Class-3 and Forest Conservator Class-3 under the Forest and Environment Department.

The decision is expected to create a dedicated recruitment pathway for former Agniveers seeking employment in state government services across uniformed and field service departments.

The Agnipath Scheme, launched by the Union government in 2022, recruits young men and women into the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force as Agniveers for a four-year tenure, including a training period.

Under the scheme, up to 25% of each batch may be selected for permanent enrolment in the armed forces based on organisational requirements and performance. The remaining personnel exit service with a one-time Seva Nidhi package and skill certification.

The government has said the scheme aims to create a younger profile for the armed forces while equipping participants with military training, discipline and employable skills for civilian careers after their service.

(This story was taken from syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital team)