Ex‑Agniveers Eligible to Join Gujarat Police Without Entrance Exams

Gujarat's Home Department has issued a circular allowing ex‑Agniveers – the short‑term soldiers recruited under the Indian Army's Agnipath scheme – to be appointed as police constables without the standard written and physical tests. The move aims to streamline recruitment and tap into the disciplined manpower that has completed military training.
The policy states that eligible candidates must have successfully completed the Agnipath term, possess a clean service record, and meet the basic educational criteria set for police entry. Applications will be processed through the state's existing police recruitment portal, and selections will be based on service certificates and background verification.
Officials said the decision could help address staffing shortages in the Gujarat Police while providing a viable career pathway for former Agniveers seeking civilian employment. The new recruitment drive is expected to commence in the coming weeks, with further details to be released by the department.