CISF and BSF Reservation for Former Agniveers
- 10% Reservation: The CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) and BSF (Border Security Force) have set aside 10% of constable positions for former Agniveers
- Eligibility: This decision applies to all future constable appointments, offering exemptions from certain physical tests and age relaxations
- Age Relaxation: The first batch will receive a five-year age relaxation, while subsequent batches will get three years
- Benefits: This initiative will bring experienced and disciplined personnel to CISF and BSF, enhancing their operational capabilities
- Background: The Agnipath scheme, launched in June 2022, recruits individuals aged 17-and-a-half to 21 into the Army, Navy, and Air Force for short-term engagements . However, its implementation has ignited intense debates, with opposition parties questioning the career prospects of the 75% of Agniveers not retained after their initial four-year term
