The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that 10% reservation for recruits under the Agnipath scheme in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) or the paramilitary will apply horizontally. The ministry said that “relaxation in upper-age limit and exemption from the physical efficiency test will also be given” for the posts of Constables and Rifleman.
Responding to a question by member John Brittas, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in a written reply that “an in-principle approval has been given for reservation of 10% of vacancies for ex-Agniveers in the recruitment to the post of Constable (General Duty)/Rifleman in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles.”
It added that “10% horizontal reservation is decided to be given to Ex-Agniveers for the post of Constable(GD)/Rifleman when the first batch of Ex-Agniveers is available for recruitment after completing engagement period of four years in Defence Forces.”
