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The Indian Railways, which provides the maximum number of jobs in the country, has announced on Thursday to give reservation to Agniveers in direct recruitment. It has been decided to give 10% quota in Level-1 and 5% quota in Level-2 and above non-gazetted posts. Agniveers will also get relaxation in physical test and age limit. Age relaxation of 5 years will be given for first batch Agniveers and 3 years for subsequent batches.
There will be reservation in case of ex-servicemen and CCAAs also.
Quota and age relaxation in recruitment will be given to only those Agniveers who have completed four years of service.
According to the news agency, the Railway Board has issued a letter to all the General Managers that the recruitment agencies of the Railways should provide these relaxations and facilities in the recruitment of firemen, who will successfully complete four years in the forces.
Agneepath scheme has started from last year
Under the Central Government’s Agneepath scheme, which started for recruitment in the forces in 2022, only 25% of the youth will be included in the army. The rest 75% will be taken away with the exit package. However, many Central Ministries, State Governments and Industries have offered to give reservation in jobs to Agniveers.
Now the Railways has also come up with its own plan to help them. Those Agniveers who will complete four years will be able to apply under the notification of Railway Recruitment Agencies. In the letter written to the general managers, it has also been said that the unfilled vacancies will not be carried forward, that is, if there is a shortage, the vacant posts will be filled through the combined merit list.
These jobs in level 1 and 2
For applying, only Rs 250 will be taken as fee from Agniveers. The exam is conducted for Level-1 posts for selection of Helper in Railway branches like Hospital Assistant and Track Maintainer Grade IV. Level-2 posts include Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist and Junior Time-Keeper.