UTTAR PRADESH: 20% POLICE RESERVATION FOR EX-AGNIVEERS

Current Context : Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in direct recruitment to UP Police, PAC, Mounted Police, and Fire Service posts, including a 3-year age relaxation.

About

• Reservation:Across all categories (General, SC, ST, OBC)
• Age Relaxation:3 years
• Implementation:First batch eligible from 2026
• Significance:
  • First such reservation in India
  • Aims to utilize military discipline in policing
  • Supports reintegration post-Agnipath service