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Chhattisgarh Sets 10% of Class‑III Jobs for Agniveers, Cabinet Approves Policy
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 09:03 PM
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The Chhattisgarh cabinet has approved a policy reserving 10% of Class‑III government positions for Agniveers, aiming to integrate former soldiers into civil services.
The Chhattisgarh cabinet, in a recent meeting, cleared a recruitment policy that earmarks ten percent of all Class‑III government posts for Agniveers, the state’s veteran soldiers. The move is part of a broader effort to provide stable employment to former military personnel.
Under the new rule, Agniveers who meet the eligibility criteria will be given priority in the selection process for positions such as clerks, guards, and other support roles within state departments. The policy also stipulates that vacancies will be advertised with a special notice highlighting the reserved quota.
State officials said the decision was taken after consultations with veteran associations and was designed to streamline the transition of Agniveers into public service. The cabinet noted that similar reservation schemes have been successful in other states, boosting morale and ensuring disciplined personnel in civil roles.
The policy is expected to be implemented from the next recruitment cycle, with the state’s human resources department preparing guidelines for hiring and verification of Agniveer status.
Under the new rule, Agniveers who meet the eligibility criteria will be given priority in the selection process for positions such as clerks, guards, and other support roles within state departments. The policy also stipulates that vacancies will be advertised with a special notice highlighting the reserved quota.
State officials said the decision was taken after consultations with veteran associations and was designed to streamline the transition of Agniveers into public service. The cabinet noted that similar reservation schemes have been successful in other states, boosting morale and ensuring disciplined personnel in civil roles.
The policy is expected to be implemented from the next recruitment cycle, with the state’s human resources department preparing guidelines for hiring and verification of Agniveer status.