Why in News?
The Union Home Ministry has decided to increase reservation for ex-Agniveers in CAPFs from 10% to 50% in Group C posts, marking a major shift in post-Agnipath rehabilitation policy.
Description:
| Agnipath scheme? Under the new scheme, around 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers (will be called ‘Agniveers’) will be recruited annually (for a short period, and most will leave the service in just four years. Of the total annual recruits, only 25 per cent will be allowed to continue for another 15 years under permanent commission. Format of the scheme: Eligibility: Aspirants between the ages of 17.5 years and 21 years will be eligible to apply. The scheme is only applicable to personnel below officer ranks. Recruitment: Twice a year through rallies. Training period: 6 months + deployment for three and a half years. |
Key Policy Changes:
- Reservation increased: From 10% → 50% for ex-Agniveers
- Applicable to: Group C posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)
- BSF: 50% of constable vacancies reserved for ex-Agniveers
Recruitment Process:
- Ex-Agniveers:
- Exempted from Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Must appear for written examination like other candidates
- Recruitment conducted in two phases:
- Phase 1: Nodal CAPF fills 50% vacancies earmarked for ex-Agniveers
- Phase 2: SSC conducts recruitment for remaining vacancies
Age Relaxation Provisions:
- First batch of Agniveers: Eligible for CAPF recruitment in 2026
- Age relaxation:
- 5 years for first batch
- 3 years for subsequent batches
- For BSF Constables (Tradesmen): Upper age limit relaxed from 30 to 35 years
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