Delhi LG Clears Reservation, Age Relaxation for Ex-Agniveers

Former Agniveers will receive a three-year age relaxation and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in Delhi Police recruitment. Delhi LG VK Saxena has okayed a rule amendment reserving 20% of Male Constable (Executive) posts for ex-Agniveers.

BY PC Bureau

New Delhi, February 23, 2026: In a significant move to facilitate the transition of former military personnel into civilian law enforcement, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved an amendment to recruitment rules granting reservation and relaxations for ex-Agniveers in constable recruitment.

The amendment to Rule 9 of the Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) Rules, 1980, introduces provisions for the recruitment of ex-Agniveers as Male Constables (Executive) in the Delhi Police. Under the revised rules, 20 percent of vacancies for the post will now be reserved for candidates who have completed service under the Agniveer scheme.

In addition to reservation, ex-Agniveers will receive a three-year relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test, recognizing their prior military training and operational readiness. Candidates from the first batch of the Agniveer scheme will be granted an even greater benefit, with a five-year age relaxation beyond the standard upper age limit of 25 years.

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Delhi Police currently has 42,451 sanctioned posts of Male Constable (Executive), which are filled through direct recruitment of candidates aged between 18 and 25 years. Officials said the amendment will allow a large number of trained former Agniveers to join the police force, strengthening its operational capacity.

The Agniveer scheme, launched in 2022, enables young recruits to serve for four years in the Indian Armed Forces. The latest decision aims to provide structured employment pathways for ex-Agniveers after their military tenure, while also enabling Delhi Police to benefit from personnel already trained in discipline, physical fitness, and security operations.

Officials said the move is expected to enhance both employment opportunities for former Agniveers and the overall effectiveness of policing in the national capital, as trained veterans transition into public service roles.

The decision is part of a broader national effort to create post-service employment pathways for Agniveers across government sectors. The Ministry of Home Affairs has already encouraged Central Armed Police Forces and state police departments to prioritize ex-Agniveers in recruitment, recognizing their discipline, training, and operational readiness. Officials believe such measures will not only ensure meaningful employment opportunities for former military recruits but also enhance the professionalism and efficiency of civilian security forces by integrating experienced and trained personnel.