The Union government announces a new recruitment category for former Agniveers to join the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles. According to reports, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) creates a separate pathway for ex-Agniveers by reserving 50% of vacancies in relevant roles—specifically Constable (General Duty) positions in CAPFs and Rifleman posts in Assam Rifles—for eligible ex-Agniveers. The announcement also includes age relaxation to allow eligible candidates to apply under the new category. The move is intended to provide a defined share of these vacancies for ex-Agniveers and to adjust recruitment eligibility requirements for them compared with the standard process.
Both outlets report that the reservation applies to recruitment under CAPFs and Assam Rifles and that the government is providing an “ex-Agniveer” category rather than folding these candidates solely into general recruitment. The precise implementation details, such as eligibility criteria and the timeline for applications, are not specified in the excerpts available.
