Delhi LG Clears 20% Job Reservation for Ex-Agniveers in Delhi Police Constable Posts

Former Agniveer personnel have been given a new pathway into government service, with the Delhi Police reserving 20 per cent of male constable vacancies for them. The decision was approved by Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena on February 23, 2026.

Along with the quota, the administration has approved relaxed age limits and exemption from the physical efficiency test (PET) for ex-Agniveers. The move marks a significant change to recruitment rules that have remained largely unchanged for years.

Recruitment Rules Amended

To implement the decision, Rule 9 of the Delhi Police (Appointment and Recruitment) Rules, 1980 has been amended, allowing former Agniveers to apply for male constable and executive cadre posts. Officials said the changes are expected to lead to a sharp rise in applications from candidates completing short-term military service.

Delhi Police currently has 42,451 sanctioned posts for male constables, all filled through direct recruitment. Under the revised policy, one-fifth of these posts will now be earmarked for ex-Agniveer applicants.

Age Relaxation and Exam Relief

The normal age limit for constable recruitment is between 18 and 25 years. Under the new rules, ex-Agniveers will receive an additional three years of age relaxation beyond the upper limit. Candidates from the first batch of the Agniveer scheme will get further relief, with up to five extra years, in addition to exemption from the physical efficiency test.

Agniveer Scheme and Wider Push

The Agniveer scheme was launched in 2022 to induct young people into the armed forces for short-term service. The Union government has since created a dedicated cell under the Ministry of Home Affairs to coordinate rehabilitation and employment opportunities for ex-Agniveers after completion of service.

Several BJP-ruled states, including Uttarakhand and Haryana, have already announced reservations for Agniveers in police and other government jobs. With Delhi Police joining the list, officials believe a large pool of trained ex-Agniveers may now transition into regular policing roles in the national capital.

Authorities said the decision is aimed at leveraging the discipline and training of former Agniveers while providing them with stable post-service employment opportunities.