Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Agniveer Reservation policy has been approved by the state government. Agniveers who complete four years of service under the Agnipath scheme will now get 10% reservation in direct recruitment for selected posts in the Police, Forest and Jail Departments. The decision was taken during a meeting of the State Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
Details of Chhattisgarh Agniveer Reservation 2026
The Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved a new policy that reserves 10% of vacancies in selected Class-III government jobs for eligible Agniveers.
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The reservation will apply to direct recruitment for the following posts:
- Police Constable
- Forest Guard
- Jail Warden (Prison Guard)
The policy is aimed at helping former Agniveers find government employment after completing their military service.
Chhattisgarh Agniveer Reservation 2026: Who Can Get the Benefit
According to the official announcement, the reservation will be available only to Agniveers who:
- Complete four years of service under the Agnipath Scheme.
- Are discharged with a valid service certificate.
Only candidates meeting these conditions will be eligible for the reservation benefit during direct recruitment.
Why Was This Decision Taken
The Chhattisgarh Government said the move will:
- Create better employment opportunities for former Agniveers.
- Use the discipline, training and experience gained during military service in state government departments.
- Support the smooth transition of trained youth into civilian government jobs.
Wider Push for Employment of Ex-Agniveers
The Chhattisgarh decision comes as governments continue to introduce employment opportunities for former Agniveers. Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs also announced 50% reservation for eligible Ex-Agniveers in Constable (GD) and Rifleman recruitment in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, along with age relaxation and certain recruitment exemptions.
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