The BJP-led Haryana government on Wednesday announced a 10 percent job reservation for Agniveers in several posts including constable, mining guard, forest guard, jail warden and special police officer.
The decision came ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls. The spiralling anger among the youth against the Agnipath scheme has been considered responsible for the BJP's toned-down performance in the Lok Sabha election.
According to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, a 5 percent reservation for Agniveers would be given in Group C posts. Furthermore, a three-year age limit relaxation has been introduced the Group C and Group D posts.
Availability of Rs 5 lakh interest-free loans has also been announced for those wanting to start their businesses.
Centre announces10% job reservation for ex-Agniveers
Within days since the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that the former Agniveers would now be eligible for reservation in central forces, the Haryana government's job reservation-related announcement came.
Recently, 10 per cent reservation has been implemented for Agniveers in the Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF), Border Security Force (BSF) and Railway Protection Forces (RPF).
"Union Home Ministry has taken a big step of recruiting, Ex Agniveers in Central Armed Police Forces. In this regard, CISF has also made all arrangements. 10% vacancies of constables will be reserved for Ex Agniveers. Additionally, they will be given relaxation in Physical Efficiency Test," stated Nina Singh, the DG for CSIF.
