Maharashtra Job Boost: Agniveers to Get Govt Reservation
CM Devendra Fadnavis announces government job reservations for Agniveers, appointing 282 Navy veterans as police constables.
In a significant move to support veterans of the short-term military recruitment scheme, the Maharashtra government has announced a reservation in state government jobs for Maharashtra reservation for Agniveers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared the news on Friday, confirming that the state is taking concrete steps to ensure those who served the nation have a secure professional future.
First Batch of Appointments Issued
The initiative has already moved from policy to action. CM Fadnavis revealed via a post on X that the state has issued appointment orders to 282 Navy Agniveers who are residents of Maharashtra. These individuals will now serve as police constables within the state.
The breakdown of the first group of recruits includes:
- 150 Seaman Deckside
- 132 Seaman Engineside
The Chief Minister noted that the state cabinet had previously decided to provide this reservation for those fighting for the country, and the necessary rule changes have now been implemented. The initial list of personnel was approved by the central government before being handed over to the state.
"Great News! We had taken the decision in the state cabinet to provide reservation in government jobs to the Agneepveers fighting for the country... My heartfelt best wishes to all of them in their new roles!" — CM Devendra Fadnavis
A Growing National Trend
Maharashtra joins a growing list of Indian states that are creating safety nets for youth recruited under the AGNIPATH scheme. This scheme allows patriotic youth to serve in the Armed Forces for a four-year period, aiming to create a more youthful and technologically savvy military profile while returning disciplined manpower to society.
Similar Moves in Assam and Gujarat
Other states have introduced their own versions of support for Agniveers:
- Assam: The state cabinet, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, decided to reserve 12 per cent of posts for permanent residents of Assam serving as Agniveers. This reservation covers various departments, including the Assam Police, Commando Battalions, Jail, Fire Services, SDRF, Forest Guards, and Excise departments.
- Gujarat: Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi announced that former Agniveers would be directly recruited into the Gujarat Police without the need for a written examination. This follows an earlier decision on July 17 to introduce a 20 per cent reservation for former Agniveers who are natives or permanent residents of Gujarat, provided they meet eligibility criteria.
By integrating these skilled and motivated individuals into state police and administrative forces, these governments aim to leverage the discipline and training provided by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force for the benefit of civil governance.