The Central Home Ministry has introduced significant changes to the recruitment process for ex-Agniveers in the Delhi Police. According to a recent official notification, these candidates will now benefit from a dedicated quota and relaxed eligibility criteria for Constable positions. This decision is part of the central government’s larger plan to accommodate former Agniveers into various security forces after their service tenure ends.
What are the new reservation and age rules for candidates?
The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved a 20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in the Delhi Police Constable recruitment. This quota ensures a fixed number of seats for youth who have completed their service under the Agnipath scheme. In addition to the reservation, candidates will receive relaxation in the upper age limit to make them eligible for the application process. While general ex-Agniveers will receive a three-year age relaxation, those belonging to the very first batch of Agniveers will be granted a five-year extension in the upper age limit.
What are the key benefits and exemptions provided?
The recruitment rules have been modified to simplify the entry of trained personnel into the police force. These changes aim to utilize the discipline and training of Agniveers in maintaining law and order in the national capital. The official notification highlights several specific benefits that will be applied to future recruitment cycles.
| Feature | Benefit Details |
|---|---|
| Reservation | 20% quota in Constable recruitment |
| Physical Test | Complete exemption from Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Age Relaxation (1st Batch) | 5 years relaxation in upper age limit |
| Age Relaxation (General) | 3 years relaxation for regular batches |
| Official Source | Central Home Ministry Notification |
By exempting candidates from the Physical Efficiency Test, the government has cleared a major hurdle for ex-Agniveers, acknowledging the physical training they already received during their four years of military service.
