Odisha Okays 10% Reservation For Ex-Agniveers In Uniformed Services

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Thursday approved three major proposals, including 10 per cent reservation, for ex-Agniveers from the state in state uniformed services.

The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here.

“As you know, the Agniveers get one year of training and later serve in the military for four years. After the completion of a four-year tenure, some of them are given an extension as permanent commission while the rest didn’t get the job. The Cabinet today approved that Odisha will provide 10 per cent reservation for these Agniveers in uniform services, such as Frie services, Police, Excise and Forest department,” said State Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.

The Cabinet gave its approval for the framing of Odisha Ex-Agniveers (Recruitment to Uniform Services) Rules, 2024. This will provide ample opportunities for ex-Agniveers to secure jobs in uniform service like Police, Forest, Excise, Fire department etc. The government has decided to provide a 10 per cent horizontal reservation to the ex-Agniveers in all Group “C” and “D” posts in direct recruitment in the Uniform Services of the state.

It said that such reservation will be over and above the reservation applicable for ex-servicemen. However, they have to fulfill the required minimum qualifications prescribed for the posts.