UP govt approves 20% quota for Agniveers in police force

THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK

Lucknow, June 3: In a major policy shift aimed at supporting Agniveers after their military service, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a 20 per cent horizontal reservation for them in direct recruitment to various posts within the state police.

This reservation will apply across all recruitment categories, including constable police, PAC constable, mounted police, and fireman.

Announcing the decision after a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna described the move as both bold and generous.

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He noted that it seeks to ensure meaningful employment opportunities for Agniveers completing their four-year term under the Agnipath scheme.

The policy includes up to three years of age relaxation for eligible candidates and ensures the quota functions within existing social categories—General, SC, ST, and OBC—based on the candidate’s background.

Khanna added that while states like Haryana and Odisha have implemented a 10 per cent quota for Agniveers, Uttar Pradesh has taken a step further by offering 20 per cent, with the first batch of eligible recruits expected in 2026.