India, Feb. 24 -- Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday announced a 20 per cent reservation for ex-Agniveers in Delhi Police male constable recruitment with exemption from the physical efficiency test and three years of relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit.

The Agniveer scheme was launched in 2022 for the recruitment of Indian youths to serve in the Armed Forces. "Delhi LG, VK Saxena, has approved an amendment in Rule 9 of Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) Rules, 1980, to incorporate provisions for recruitment of ex-Agniveers as male constable (Executive)," an official statement said.

"Ex-Agniveers will get a 20 per cent reservation in recruitment to the post of constables in Delhi Police. They will also get exemption f...