Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved the recruitment rules needed to operationalize the existing reservation policy for former Agniveers in selected government posts. The decision aims to provide structured employment opportunities to youth who complete their service under the Agnipath Scheme. According to official government decisions reported after the Cabinet meeting, the rules define how the quota will be applied during recruitment.
Details of Chattisgarh Agniveer Reservation
The Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved the Chhattisgarh Public Service Former Agniveer Soldiers Recruitment Rules, 2026.
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These rules establish the framework for appointments, eligibility conditions, reservation provisions, and the selection process for former Agniveers seeking state government jobs.
Officials clarified that the Cabinet decision does not create a new reservation. Instead, it provides the administrative mechanism needed to implement the already approved 10% quota.
Which Government Posts Will Be Covered
Under the approved rules, former Agniveers will be eligible for reservation in direct recruitment to selected Class III posts.
Police Department
Former Agniveers can apply for recruitment to the post of Constable under the reserved quota.
Forest And Climate Change Department
The reservation will also apply to the post of Forest Guard.
Prisons Department
Eligible candidates can seek recruitment as Jail Prahari (Jail Warder) under the policy.
Chattisgarh Agniveer Reservation: Who Can Avail The 10% Reservation
The benefit is available to former Agniveers from Chhattisgarh who:
- Completed four years of service under the Agnipath Scheme.
- Have been discharged from the armed forces.
- Possess a valid service certificate.
- Meet the eligibility conditions prescribed for the concerned post.
The state government said the policy is intended to support the rehabilitation and employment of trained youth after military service.
Background Of The Reservation Policy
The 10% reservation itself was approved earlier by the Chhattisgarh Cabinet in July 2026. The latest Cabinet decision focuses on implementing that policy through detailed recruitment rules.
The move follows an announcement made by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai regarding employment opportunities for former Agniveers in state services.
FAQs
The reservation currently applies to posts such as Constable in the Police Department, Forest Guard in the Forest Department, and Jail Prahari in the Prisons Department.
The Chhattisgarh government has reserved 10% of direct recruitment vacancies in selected Class III state government posts for eligible former Agniveers who have completed their service under the Agnipath Scheme.
Former Agniveers from Chhattisgarh who have completed four years of service and possess a valid discharge or service certificate can apply, subject to recruitment eligibility requirements.
