Politics3h agoTimes of India

50% quota for ex-Agniveers in CAPF, Assam Rifles posts: MHA

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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced 50% reservation for ex-Agniveers in constable (general duty) and rifleman posts in CAPFs and Assam Rifles.
Ex-Agniveers will receive a three-year age relaxation in the upper age limit, and five years for the first batch.
Ex-Agniveers are exempted from physical standards test, physical efficiency test, and written examination for these posts.
A dedicated ex-Agniveer wing under the MHA has been established to coordinate progression of ex-Agniveers.
A December 2025 MHA notification increased the quota for ex-Agniveers in BSF constable posts from 10% to 50%.

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LeftHindustan Times
50% CAPF reservation, written test exemption for former Agniveers
The Centre's announcement is framed as a positive step towards integrating former Agniveers into security forces.
CenterHindustan Times
Ex-Agniveers to get 50% reservation in CAPF, Assam Rifles vacancies: Centre tells Parl
Neutral reporting of government policy announcement without editorial commentary.
RightTimes of India
50% quota for ex-Agniveers in CAPF, Assam Rifles posts: MHA
The Times of India frames this as a straightforward government policy announcement, highlighting the quota benefit for ex-Agniveers without editorial commentary.

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