CRPF introduced a similar amendment in recruitment rules last year NEW DELHI: Former Agniveers will get 50% reservation in posts of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, the home ministry told Lok Sabha on Tuesday.In reply to a written question, junior home minister Nityanand Rai said govt has created a new category of ‘ex-Agniveer’ in the aforementioned posts with the provision of 50% vacancies, a three-year relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit and an age relaxation of five years beyond the prescribed age limit for candidates from the first batch of ex-Agniveers.Apart from this, he added, ex-Agniveers applying to CAPF constable (general duty) and rifleman posts will be exempted from the physical standards test, physical efficiency test and written examination. “A dedicated ex-Agniveer wing under the ministry of home affairs has been established for the purpose of coordinating further progression of ex-Agniveers,” said Rai.The first batch of Agniveers have not yet completed their four-year tenure. A notification issued by home ministry in Dec 2025 had amended the Border Security Force, General Duty Cadre (Non-Gazetted) Recruitment Rules, 2015, to increase the quota for ex-Agniveers in constable (general duty) posts to 50% from 10%.”By direct recruitment (including 50%), vacancies shall be reserved for ex-Agniveers in every recruitment year, 10% for ex-servicemen and up to 3% for combatised constable (tradesmen) in absorption of annual vacancy,” the notification had stated. The CRPF introduced a similar amendment in recruitment rules in May last year.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’Delhi HC Orders Sonam Wangchuk Shifted To Medanta; Political Leaders Visit Injured CJP ProtestersPM Modi Calls NEET Leak A ‘Ghor Paap’, Says 13 Accused Arrested As Probe Intensifies’They Are Beating Everyone…’ Inside CJP Protest: Police Action, Clashes & Tear Gas In DelhiFarmers Mobilise To Protest Against India–US Trade Talks, Security Posed At Delhi BordersExplained: Why India Wants To Rewrite The Indus Waters Treaty?123Photostories60-second money lesson: The money rule every girls’ trip needsThe Sai Pallavi effect: Sarees that prove grace never needs glitterHeartburn that won’t quit may be GERD: A GI surgeon reveals 6 daily habits that can reduce acid reflux and protect your oesophagusFrom an emotional moment with her father to walking down the aisle with husband William Ishmael: A look at Jennifer Winget’s dreamy wedding photos5 longest rivers in the U.S and the incredible wildlife you can spot thereNot even designer Neeta Lulla can recreate Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 10-metre-long royal blue ‘Devdas’ saree; Here’s whyGen Z don’t travel the millennial way! Why-cations to Menty B travel, the new holiday lingo5 things travellers need to keep in mind before visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple in MaduraiYour weekly mantra based on your birth date for peace and positivityAshwagandha to Vitamin A: Common gym supplements that could be triggering your hair loss123Hot PicksMMU ET 2026 resultPNB LBO RecruitmentEl NiñoE20 petrolSonam WangchukCBI Funds ManagementHimachal school holidayDCET Round 1 option entryPune rapeTop TrendingWWE Raw HighlightsAbhijeet DipkeDelhi Cylinder BlastIndia US Trade DealDelhi Farmers ProtestPune Student Sexual AssaultSBI Funds ManagementDiljit DosanjhTripura DGP DeathIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
NEW DELHI: Former Agniveers will get 50% reservation in posts of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, the home ministry told Lok Sabha on Tuesday.In reply to a written question, junior home minister Nityanand Rai said govt has created a new category of ‘ex-Agniveer’ in the aforementioned posts with the provision of 50% vacancies, a three-year relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit and an age relaxation of five years beyond the prescribed age limit for candidates from the first batch of ex-Agniveers.Apart from this, he added, ex-Agniveers applying to CAPF constable (general duty) and rifleman posts will be exempted from the physical standards test, physical efficiency test and written examination. “A dedicated ex-Agniveer wing under the ministry of home affairs has been established for the purpose of coordinating further progression of ex-Agniveers,” said Rai.The first batch of Agniveers have not yet completed their four-year tenure. A notification issued by home ministry in Dec 2025 had amended the Border Security Force, General Duty Cadre (Non-Gazetted) Recruitment Rules, 2015, to increase the quota for ex-Agniveers in constable (general duty) posts to 50% from 10%.“By direct recruitment (including 50%), vacancies shall be reserved for ex-Agniveers in every recruitment year, 10% for ex-servicemen and up to 3% for combatised constable (tradesmen) in absorption of annual vacancy,” the notification had stated. The CRPF introduced a similar amendment in recruitment rules in May last year.
