Fulfilling another promise, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has provided 10 percent horizontal reservation to retired Agniveers in the uniformed services of various departments. In this regard, on Monday, the Department of Personnel and Vigilance has formally issued the Horizontal Reservation Rules – 2025 for retired Agniveers for employment on uniformed posts of direct recruitment of Group C in the services under the State of Uttarakhand.
Through this rule, now retired Agniveers will be provided 10 percent horizontal reservation in uniformed posts of various departments. This includes important uniformed posts like Police Constable (Civilian / PAC), Sub Inspector, Platoon Commander PAC, Fireman, Fire Officer II, Prisoner Guard, Deputy Jailor, Forest Guard, Forest Inspector, Excise Constable, Enforcement Constable and Secretariat Guard.
Former Agniveers who returned after serving the country are the pride of the state. It is our responsibility to give them respect and employment opportunity. This decision is a concrete step towards securing the future of retired Agniveers. Our government is trying to provide employment to ex-servicemen and Agniveers in every possible way.
