RESERVATION FOR EX-AGNIVEERS - 21st July 2026 - Ministry of Home Affairs - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Home Affairs
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 21st July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Policy Summary: Reservation for Ex-Agniveers in CAPFs and Assam Rifles
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced a new recruitment category for "Ex-Agniveers" applying for the posts of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman within the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Assam Rifles (AR).
Key Recruitment Provisions:
- Vacancy Reservation: 50% of available vacancies are reserved specifically for Ex-Agniveers.
- Age Relaxation: Candidates receive a 3-year relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit. Candidates from the first batch of Ex-Agniveers are granted a further relaxation of 5 years beyond the upper age limit.
- Exemptions: Ex-Agniveers are exempt from the Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and the written examination.
Administrative Support and Status:
- Dedicated Wing: A specialized Ex-Agniveer wing has been established under the Ministry of Home Affairs to coordinate the career progression of these individuals.
- Current Progress: As of the report date, the initial batch of Agniveers has not yet completed their term of engagement.
Official Context: This information was provided by Shri Nityanand Rai, Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, in a written response to the Lok Sabha.
Document Details:
- Release Date: 21 July 2026
- Release ID: 2287043
- Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Delhi, on behalf of the Ministry of Home Affairs.