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MHA Raises Ex-Agniveer Quota To 50% For BSF Constable Recruitment, Announces Age Relaxation

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a notification substantially increasing the reservation for former Agniveers in the recruitment of Border Security Force constables from 10 per cent to 50 per cent. The new rules also provide age relaxation of up to five years for candidates from the first batch of ex-Agniveers and exempt them from physical tests.

Key Points: BSF Constable Recruitment: Ex-Agniveer Quota Hiked to 50%, Age Relaxation Up to 5 Years

  • MHA hikes reservation for ex-Agniveers in BSF constable recruitment from 10% to 50%
  • First batch of ex-Agniveers to get up to 5 years upper age relaxation
  • Recruitment to be conducted in two phases by Nodal Force and SSC
  • Ex-Agniveers exempted from Physical Standard and Efficiency Tests
  • Move aims to boost post-service absorption of Agniveer scheme personnel
  • Notification amends the BSF General Duty Cadre Recruitment Rules, 2015
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BSF Constable Recruitment: Ex-Agniveer quota raised to 50%, age relaxation announced

MHA notification increases reservation for former Agniveers in BSF constable recruitment from 10% to 50%, with age relaxation of up to 5 years for first batch.

"Fifty per cent vacancies in the BSF shall be reserved for ex-Agniveers in every recruitment year, ten per cent from ex-servicemen and upto three per cent for absorption of annual vacancy amongst combatised constables (tradesmen) by direct recruitment. - Ministry of Home Affairs Notification"

New Delhi, December 21

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has substantially raised the reservation for former Agniveers in the recruitment of constables in the Border Security Force, increasing it from 10 per cent to 50 per cent, as per a notification published in the Gazette.

In addition, candidates from the first batch of ex-Agniveers will be eligible for an upper age relaxation of up to five years, while those from subsequent batches will receive a three-year age concession.

"By direct recruitment (including fifty per cent vacancies shall be reserved for ex-Agniveers in every recruitment year, ten per cent from ex-Servicemen and upto three per cent for absorption of annual vacancy amongst Combatised Constable (Tradesmen)," the Ministry made the announcement through a notification issued on December 18, making fresh rules further to amend the Border Security Force, General Duty Cadre (Non-Gazetted) Recruitment Rules, 2015.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (b) and (c) of sub-section (2) of section 141 of the Border Security Force Act,1968 (47 of 1968), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Border Security Force, General Duty Cadre (Non-Gazetted) Recruitment Rules, 2015, namely:-1. (1) These rules may be called the Border Security Force, General Duty Cadre (Non-Gazetted) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules. 2025. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette," the notification mentions.As per the new rules, "fifty per cent vacancies in the BSF shall be reserved for ex-Agniveers in every recruitment year, ten per cent from ex-servicemen and upto three per cent for absorption of annual vacancy amongst combatised constables (tradesmen) by direct recruitment."

"In the first phase, the recruitment shall be conducted by the Nodal Force for fifty per cent vacancies earmarked for ex-Agniveers. In the second phase, recruitment shall be conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for candidates other than ex-Agniveers for the remaining forty-seven per cent (including ten per cent ex-Servicemen) for the vacancies alongwith the unfilled vacancies of ex-Agniveers in a specific category in the first stage. The vacancies for female candidates shall be calculated on a year-to-year basis by the Director General Border Security Force on a functional requirement basis," reads the notification.

As per the notification, the crucial date for the determination of the age limit shall be as advertised by the Staff Selection Commission or the concerned nodal force.

"The upper age- limit shall be relaxable upto five years for the candidates of the first batch of ex- Agniveers. The upper age limit shall be relaxable upto three years for the candidates of ex-Agniveers."

It further stated that the physical and medical standards for recruitment to the post of Constable (General Duty) shall be applicable as per the scheme prescribed by the Central government from time to time.

It also added that "ex-Agniveers shall be exempted from Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test."

- ANI

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Priya S
While I support helping ex-Agniveers, 50% seems very high. What about other candidates who have been preparing for years through the normal SSC route? Their chances are now halved. A more balanced approach would be better.
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Aman W
Exemption from PST and PET is a big deal. These men are already battle-hardened and physically fit from their Agniveer training. It makes perfect sense to fast-track them into the BSF. They will guard our borders with proven capability.
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Sarah B
Interesting policy. It seems like a strategic move to create a seamless talent pipeline from the armed forces to the paramilitary. The age relaxation for the first batch is a thoughtful touch, acknowledging the pioneers of the scheme.
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Vikram M
BSF is getting ready-made soldiers. This is smart. They don't need basic training again. They can start border duty almost immediately. Our borders will be stronger with such experienced personnel. 🙏
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Kavya N
The notification mentions female candidate vacancies will be decided year-to-year. I hope this doesn't negatively impact the already low representation of women in the BSF. Clarity and a fair quota for women candidates is also needed.

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