Chhattisgarh has approved a 10% reservation for Agniveer personnel in selected Class III government posts. The decision matters because it creates a direct employment pathway for personnel trained under the short-term military recruitment model after their service period ends.
What happened
The state government decision applies to certain posts in the Police Department, the Jail Department, and the forest services. The government official said the quota will cover Police Department roles such as constables, along with forest guard and guard positions in the Jail Department.
Why this is significant
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