Odisha CM announces reservation, age relaxation for Agniveers 

In a major development, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced reservation for the Agniveers. 

While speaking to media persons in Bhubaneswar, the CM announced 10 per cent reservation for the Agniveers. Moreover, the CM also announced age relaxation for the Agniveers. The age relaxation announced is 5 years.

“Agniveer Yojana is a landmark scheme of the Prime Minister. This scheme has made the youth of the country competent, courageous and capable. This scheme plays an important role in building youths who can accept the challenges in all spheres of life,” he said. 

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“That is why the state government has decided to take them into the uniformed services of Odisha. I am announcing here that 10% reservation will be given to the Agniveers of Odisha for recruitment in all uniformed services of the state. The age limit for them will also be relaxed by 5 years,” he added.