Rules framed for 10 pc reservation for ex-Agniveers in uniform services in Odisha

The Odisha government has framed rules to provide 10 percent reservations to ex-Angniveers in the state’s Uniform Services.  A notification in this regard has been issued by the General Administration and Public Grievances Department.

As per the notification, Odisha Governor has framed the rules by exercising the powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution.  Similarly, ‘Uniform Service’ refers to police, forest, forestry, fire or any other service as may be declared by the state government from time to time.

As per the rules, Retired Agniveers means a person who has completed four years of service in the armed forces under the Agniveers Recruitment Scheme while Retired Soldier means a person as defined in the Retired Soldiers (Employment in State Civil Service and Posts) Regulations, 1985.

Earlier in September, the State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi had approved framing of the Odisha Ex-Agniveers (Recruitment to Uniform Services) Rules, 2024. It was then to provide ample opportunities for ex-Agniveers to secure jobs in uniformed services like police, forest, excise, fire or any services as decided by the government from time to time.

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As per the rules, there would be a 10% Horizontal reservation for retired Agniveers in uniform service of all ‘C’ and ‘D’ category posts. 

It will be subjected to an additional 10% reservation in addition to the reservation applicable to retired servicemen.

The rules also state that the prescribed age limit for retired Agniveers in uniform services of all ‘C’ and ‘D’ category posts filled by direct recruitment of the State shall be raised to 3 years.