Haryana Increases Agniveer Quota

• 18 Jul 2024

Why in News?

Recently, the Haryana government announced a 10% horizontal reservation to Agniveers in recruitment for the posts of constable and forest guard, among others.

Key Points

• Agniveers will receive 5% horizontal reservation in Group-C direct recruitments and 1% in Group-B direct recruitments for civil posts.
• Private establishments that pay Agniveers a monthly salary of 30,000 or more will receive an annual subsidy of 60,000 from the state government.
• An Agniveer starting a business will receive interest benefits on loans up to 5 lakh.
• Agniveers will be prioritized for arms licenses and employment in government departments/boards/corporations.

Agnipath Scheme

• About:
  • It allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the Armed Forces for a period of four years.
  • Under this scheme, the youth joining the army will be called Agniveer. Youth will be able to be recruited into the army for a short duration.
  • Under the new scheme, around 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers will be recruited annually, and most will leave the service in just four years.
  • However, after four years, only 25% of the batch will be recruited back into their respective services, for a period of 15 years.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • It is only for personnel below officer ranks (those who do not join the forces as commissioned officers).
    • Commissioned officers are the army's highest ranked officers.
    • Commissioned officers hold an exclusive rank in the Indian armed forces. They often hold a commission under the president's sovereign power and are officially instructed to protect the country.
• Aspirants between the ages of 17.5 years and 23 years will be eligible to apply.