Maharashtra Cabinet Approves 10% Reservation For Former Agniveers In Uniformed Group C Government Posts
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved a policy providing 10 per cent reservation for former Agniveers in recruitment to uniformed Group C posts in the state government and semi-government services. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio. The reservation will be applicable to former Agniveers who are…
The Maharashtra Cabinet recently endorsed a policy granting a 10% reservation for former Agniveers in uniformed Group C positions within state government and semi-government services. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who oversees the Home portfolio, presided over the Cabinet meeting where the decision was made.
This reservation policy is based on recommendations from a high-level committee led by the Chief Secretary. The committee was formed to devise a strategy for integrating former Agniveers into state and semi-government sectors. The reservation applies to eligible individuals residing in Maharashtra.
The policy covers various uniformed Group C posts, including police constables and driver constables in the state police and State Reserve Police Force, prison constables, firemen, rescuers, Home Guard personnel, State Intelligence Department constables, excise department employees, forest guards, and municipal fire service staff.
Fadnavis also indicated that the 10% reservation could be expanded in specific posts if deemed necessary, while ensuring that existing social reservations are maintained. Former Agniveers will enjoy several benefits during the recruitment process, such as exemption from the written examination and relaxations in the upper age limit, physical efficiency test (PET), and physical standard test (PST). However, they may still need to undergo post-specific training.
The policy will also encompass aspects such as seniority, promotions, training, experience, and skills for former Agniveers. Fadnavis mentioned that the government may consider creating additional posts if there are insufficient vacancies for eligible former Agniveers seeking employment.
The Agnipath recruitment scheme, introduced by the central government in 2022, recruits Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel aged between 17.5 and 21 for a four-year term. Upon completion, up to 25% of Agniveers may be retained for permanent service in the armed forces based on their performance, discipline, and skills.
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