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10% Reservation for Former Agniveers in Central Forces

  • 12 Jul 2024

Following a decision by Central Home Ministry on July 11th, 2024, the Central Forces announced that they will implement a 10 per cent reservation for former Agniveers and they will be given relaxation in the Physical Efficiency Test.

Key Points

  • 10% of constable positions in future recruitments will be reserved for ex-Agniveers, who will also receive age relaxations and exemptions from physical tests.
  • The age relaxation will be five years in the first year and three years in subsequent years.

Agnipath Scheme Controversy

  • The Agnipath scheme was introduced in June 2022.
  • The scheme aims to lower the age profile of military services by recruiting youths aged 17.5 to 21 for four years, with a provision to retain 25% of them for an additional 15 years.
  • Opposition parties have criticised the scheme, questioning the future of the 75% who will not be retained.

Central Forces in India

There are seven Central Forces in India

  • Assam Rifles (AR)
  • Border Security Force (BSF)
  • Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
  • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
  • Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
  • National Security Guard (NSG)
  • Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)