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New Recruitment Rules for BSF Constables Favor Ex-Agniveers

The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced significant changes to the BSF Constable recruitment process, reserving 50% of positions for ex-Agniveers and 10% for ex-servicemen. This move aims to enhance job opportunities for those who have served in the Agniveer program. Various state governments are also implementing their own reservations for Agniveers in police and security roles, with states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana leading the way. Discover the specifics of these new recruitment rules and how they impact job seekers in the security sector.
By Ambika Singh Dec 21, 2025, 15:51 IST

Changes in BSF Constable Recruitment Rules



The Ministry of Home Affairs has revised the recruitment guidelines for Constables in the Border Security Force (BSF). As per the new regulations, 50% of the direct recruitment positions each year will be allocated to ex-Agniveers, while an additional 10% will be reserved for ex-servicemen. This initiative aims to enhance job opportunities for ex-Agniveers within the BSF.

Let's explore the specific reservations for Agniveers across various states. Several state governments have designated a number of positions for Agniveers in police and other security-related roles within their jurisdictions.


Reservation Details for Agniveers in Government Jobs

How many reservations are available for Agniveers in government jobs?



  • The Government of India has established recruitment pathways for Agniveers in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). This includes reserving up to 50% of the positions in the BSF Constable recruitment for Agniveers. Therefore, those who have completed their four-year tenure in the Indian Army can apply for these roles based on the government’s quota. Additionally, a 10% reservation is also available in other CAPF recruitments, including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).


  • In Uttar Pradesh, which has the highest number of army recruits, the state government has initiated various employment schemes for ex-Agniveers. Data from 2022 indicates that around 1.67 lakh youth joined the army, prompting the state to offer a 20% reservation for roles in security departments such as Uttar Pradesh Police Constable, Fireman, and PAC.


  • Haryana has also implemented a 20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in police department recruitments, along with a 10% reservation for other roles like Forest Guard, Jail Warden, Mining Guard, and various Group-C government positions.


  • Uttarakhand, another state with a significant number of army recruits, has allocated a 10% reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group 'C' posts within its police department.


  • States like Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh have similarly announced that ex-Agniveers will receive priority in direct recruitment for state police and other government roles, along with age relaxation for applicants.