What happened
The Ministry of Home Affairs has created a separate recruitment category for Ex-Agniveers in recruitment for the post of Constable (General Duty) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Rifleman in Assam Rifles. The policy gives Ex-Agniveers a preferential route into these forces and changes the usual recruitment filters.
Key provisions announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs
The government has announced three main relaxations for Ex-Agniveers:
Reservation in recruitment, a relaxation in the upper age limit, and exemption from the Physical Standards Test, Physical Efficiency Test, and written examination.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has also said that a dedicated Ex-Agniveer wing has been established to coordinate the further progression of Ex-Agniveers.
Related current affairs
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- Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB) for retired CAPFs and their families
- CAPF e-Awas Portal for registration and allotment of residential quarters
- Contributory Welfare Fund guidelines for uniform payouts to next of kin of deceased CAPF personnel
- Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for wards and widows of CAPFs and Assam Rifles