Gujarat Police Recruitment 2026: Ex-Agniveers to Get 20% Quota, No Written Exam; Eligibility and Age Relaxation Explained

The Gujarat government has introduced additional recruitment concessions for former Agniveers seeking jobs in designated uniformed posts in the state police and prison departments. Under amended rules issued on October 9, 2026, eligible candidates will be exempted from the written examination, in addition to the previously announced physical test exemption and 20% reservation.

Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the latest decision, which aims to facilitate former Agniveers transition from military service to state government uniformed services.

Which Posts Are Covered Under the 20% Reservation?

The provisions cover designated posts under Gujarat's Home Department, including police and prison services. These include:

• Armed Police Sub-Inspector (PSI)
• Armed Police Constable
• State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) Constable
• SRPF Platoon Commander
• Jailer
• Jail Sepoy

The applicable reservation and exemptions are subject to the recruitment rules governing each designated post.

What Benefits Will Former Agniveers Receive?

1. 20% Reservation

The Gujarat government introduced the 20% reservation provision under its original rules announced on July 17, 2026. The benefit is intended for eligible former Agniveers applying for specified posts.

According to reports on the rules, candidates must have completed their service as Agniveers in the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force and meet the applicable eligibility and document-verification requirements. The reported provisions also specify Gujarat residency-related conditions, although the precise eligibility requirements should be checked against the official recruitment notification.

2. Exemption from the Written Examination

The Home Department's October 9 amendment introduced a new Rule 5A after Rule 5 in the existing recruitment rules.

Under this provision, eligible former Agniveers will be exempted from the written examination for the designated posts covered by the rules. The amendment will take effect from the date of its publication in the official Gazette.

3. Exemption from the Physical Test

Former Agniveers have also been granted an exemption from the physical efficiency test under the earlier provisions. The latest amendment adds the written examination exemption to these existing concessions.

The reported implementation timeline for the physical test exemption begins in July 2026. Candidates should verify the applicable conditions and effective dates in the relevant official notification.

4. Age Relaxation

The original rules provide for relaxation in the upper age limit:

• Three years: General age relaxation for eligible former Agniveers.
• Five years: Special relaxation for candidates belonging to the first Agniveer batch.

The October 9 amendment reportedly did not change these age-relaxation provisions.

When Will the New Rules Come Into Effect?

The Home Department issued the amendment on October 9, 2026. Reports state that the written examination exemption will become effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette.

Further clarification on eligibility, recruitment conditions and the treatment of candidates from Gujarat and other states is expected through official government documentation. Candidates should consult the applicable recruitment rules before applying.

What Should Candidates Check Before Applying?

Former Agniveers interested in Gujarat Police recruitment should verify:

• Whether their preferred post is covered by the reservation and exemption provisions.
• Whether they satisfy the relevant residency and service-completion requirements.
• The applicable upper age limit and age-relaxation category.
• The required service certificates and other supporting documents.
• The official notification's effective dates and any remaining eligibility requirements.

The announced exemptions do not, by themselves, establish that every former Agniveer will receive an appointment. Candidates must still meet the applicable recruitment conditions, and the detailed implementation requirements should be confirmed through the official notification.