20% of UP Police constable posts reserved for ex-Agniveers
What happened
- The Cabinet reserved 20 per cent of direct recruitment posts of police constable, PAC, mounted police and fireman for ex-Agniveers, with a 3-year age relaxation. [UP Cabinet]
Background
- The first batch of Agniveers leaves service in 2026. [UP Cabinet]
Why it matters
- UP was early to offer a job path to Agniveers leaving the forces.
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How to use this in Mains
- UP was early to offer a job path to Agniveers leaving the forces.
Quotable data pointThe Cabinet reserved 20 per cent of direct recruitment posts of police constable, PAC, mounted police and fireman for ex-Agniveers, with a 3-year age relaxation [UP Cabinet].
UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 3 June 2025 (Hindi PDF)
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS-VI: police recruitment in UP.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Reservation for ex-Agniveers in UP police constable posts:
Answer (c) & explanation
Source: as cited in this article.
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Official source: UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 3 June 2025 (Hindi PDF)
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