Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Uttar Pradesh Offers 20% Police Jobs to Ex-Agniveers
The Uttar Pradesh government is giving former Agniveers, those who served in the armed forces, a helping hand.
They're setting aside 20% of the jobs in the state police for them.
This means when the police hire, some spots will be saved for these veterans.
This aims to help them find jobs after their service is done.
They're also making it easier by letting them be up to three years older than usual.
Uttar Pradesh approved a 20% reservation for former Agniveers in police recruitment.
The reservation applies to positions like Police Constable and Fireman.
This decision aims to provide post-service employment for Agniveers.
Former Agniveers will receive a three-year age relaxation.
The first recruitments are expected to begin in 2026.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government and former Agniveers
- What
- 20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in UP Police recruitment.
- When
- Expected recruitment to start in 2026.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To provide employment opportunities to Agniveers after service.
- Reservation Percentage
- 20%
- Applicable to
- Police Constable, PAC, Mounted Constable, Fireman
- Age Relaxation
- Up to 3 years
- Decision Confirmed by
- Suresh Kumar Khanna
- Expected Recruitment Start
- 2026
Sources
Yogi government approves 20% police quota for Agniveers in major UP Cabinet decision
UP to provide 20% reservation for Agniveers in police department
UP govt approves 20% reservation for Agniveers in police department
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves 20% reservation for former Agniveers in police recruitment
