Great news for former Agniveers: Direct 50% reservation in BSF, CRPF, and CISF recruitments.

The Central Government has taken a historic and very relief step for the former firefighters who are worried about their future after serving the country. The fire fighters who have come out of the armed forces after completing their service are now going to get golden opportunities for employment in the major paramilitary forces of the country. As per the policy of the government, now a huge provision of 50 percent (50%) reservation has been implemented for the former firefighters in the recruitment to the constable and other posts of other major security forces including Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). This big decision will directly benefit those youth who have completed their stipulated service period under the ‘Agniveer’ scheme and want to continue serving the country by joining paramilitary forces.

New path and rules for firefighters in paramilitary forces

Under this new decision of the Central Government, special preference will be given to former firefighters during future appointments in central forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF and ITBP. The main objective of this reservation policy is to ensure that the best experience and skills of the youth who have served in the Army under rigorous training and discipline can be fully utilized for the internal security and other defensive fronts of the country. Along with this, the government has also made a provision for special relaxation in the upper age limit for former firefighters, so that they can easily prove themselves eligible for these jobs and they do not have to face any kind of administrative hurdle.

Why is this a big step for the youth and former firefighters of the country?

Ever since the ‘Agniveer’ scheme was started, many discussions and political questions were being raised regarding its future and employment of youth after completion of service. This step of the government is being considered as a concrete and far-sighted answer to all those concerns. With this arrangement, not only will the careers of former firefighters be secured, but the paramilitary forces will also be able to immediately get disciplined, trained and physically very fit soldiers, who will not have to spend much time on basic training. There is huge enthusiasm about this decision among the youth of the country and it is being considered as a masterstroke of the Defense Ministry and Home Ministry.

Important things related to further process and recruitment

To avail the benefit of this 50% reservation in paramilitary forces, ex-Agniveers will have to meet the prescribed standards of physical, medical and written examinations, however, they will be given special relaxation or preference at several stages considering their previous military experience. The youth who have completed or are about to complete their four years of service can visit the official websites for these upcoming recruitments to get complete information and sharpen their preparation. This decision of the government has made it clear that the future of the heroes who protect the country is in completely safe and bright hands.