More BJP-ruled states announce job quotas for Agniveers amid criticism from Opposition

After completion of their four-year tenure, 25 per cent of the recruits from each batch will be offered regular service.

Amid opposition criticism of the Agnipath scheme, multiple BJP-ruled states have announced plans to provide job reservation for Agniveers after their service period. These moves aim to support the central government's military recruitment initiative.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced that the state government will provide reservation for Agniveers in the recruitment of jail and forest guards and state police.

"The Rajasthan government has made a provision of reservation in state police, jail guard and forest guard recruitments for the Agniveers who protect the country's borders with a sense of dedication and patriotism," a statement from the Chief Minister's Office said.

However, the percentage of reservation in these services for Angiveers was not disclosed.

The Arunachal Pradesh government also announced that they will provide training o local youths to prepare for recruitment as Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme. Additionally, retired Agniveers from Arunachal Pradesh will be given preference in recruitment for the Arunachal Pradesh Police, AP Battalions, and Emergency and Fire Services.

"This transformative initiative will enable the youth of Arunachal Pradesh to serve our beloved country," said Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu.

On Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the Agniveers who return after serving the country will be given weightage in UP Police and PAC force.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, too, said his government will provide quota to Agniveers in police and armed forces recruitment.

Agniveers will be granted reservation in government jobs in Uttarakhand upon their return after serving in the armed forces, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated.

He said that the state government is planning to provide reservation and priority to Agniveers in various government services of the state and it will be implemented soon.