Big Relief for Ex-Agniveers: Chandigarh Announces Reservation in Jail Warder Recruitment

November 6, 2026

Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has amended the recruitment rules, providing relief to former fire warriors (ex-fire warriors) in government jobs. Now, ex-fire warriors will receive reservation and relaxation in the upper age limit when recruiting for warder positions in the jail department.

The highlight of this decision is that not only Chandigarh residents, but also ex-fire warriors from Punjab and Haryana will be eligible for recruitment.

Under the new rules, ex-fire warriors from the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh will be given priority for reserved positions. If vacant positions remain vacant due to the lack of qualified candidates, these vacancies will be filled by ex-fire warriors from Punjab and Haryana.

Age Limit Relaxation in Jail Warder Recruitment

According to the revised rules, ex-Agniveers applying for jail warder positions will be granted a 3-year relaxation in the maximum age limit. Candidates who participated in the first batch of the Agniveer Scheme will receive a 5-year relaxation.

This relaxation will be in addition to the age relaxation already available to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates under government rules.

The Home Department took the decision on October 27th.

The Home Department of the Chandigarh Administration took the decision in this regard on October 27th. Subsequently, orders have been issued regarding the revised rules. This move is expected to benefit former Agniveers seeking government employment after completing four years of military service.

Agniveer Recruitment: Complete Information on Age, Eligibility, and Selection Process

The Central Government launched the Agnipath Scheme on June 14, 2022. Under this scheme, Agniveers are recruited for a period of four years in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The age, educational qualifications, and selection process for recruitment in each of the three services are different.

1. What is the required age for Agniveer recruitment?

The minimum age for Agniveer recruitment is 17 years and 6 months. The maximum age limit is generally 22 years for the Army and 21 years for the Navy and Air Force. However, the final age limit is determined by the official notification for the respective recruitment.

2. How much education is required to become an Agniveer?

Educational qualifications vary by recruitment position. Some positions require an 8th or 10th pass, while some positions in the Technical, Clerk, SSR, and Air Force require a 12th pass. General Duty and Navy Matric Recruit positions generally require a 10th pass qualification.

3. What does the physical test consist of?

The selection process for Agniveer recruitment involves testing physical efficiency and fitness. This may include running, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and physical measurement tests. The standards for these are determined by the respective army and post.

4. How many times a year is Agniveer recruitment conducted?

There is no fixed number of times applications will be invited for Agniveer recruitment each year. The Army, Navy, and Air Force may issue one or more recruitment notifications depending on their needs and available vacancies.

5. How many times can one apply for Agniveer recruitment?

There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts to apply for Agniveer recruitment. Candidates can apply in different recruitment cycles as long as they meet the required criteria, including age and educational qualifications.

6. Can women also apply for Agniveer recruitment?

Yes, women also have the opportunity to join the army under the Agniveer scheme. Women can apply for positions such as the Women Military Police in the Army, the SSR and MR in the Navy, and the Agniveer Vayu in the Air Force. They must meet the eligibility and physical standards for the respective recruitment.