New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday directed 20 per cent reservation for ex-Agniveers in group ‘C’ posts of police constables, firemen, forest guards, jail warders and wildlife guards.
What did the Delhi governmenty say?
The Delhi government has announced good news for former firefighters. In line with the central government’s vision, former firefighters in Delhi will receive 20 percent reservation in Group C government jobs. Preparations for this have intensified.
What did the Delhi LG say?
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday held a high-level meeting with the Chief Secretary, Police Commissioner and other senior officials to implement the scheme soon.
On which posts will you get benefits?
Under this initiative, former firefighters will receive 20 per cent reservation for direct recruitment Group C positions in the Delhi Police, Fire Service, Prisons, and Forest and Wildlife departments. This includes constables in the Delhi Police, firemen in the Fire Service, jail wardens in the Prisons Department, and forest guards and wildlife guards in the Forest Department. This government move will make it easier for former firefighters to obtain government jobs.
The LG has given all departments a deadline of June 30, to amend the recruitment rules and complete the necessary procedures. The LG believes that the discipline and training of former firefighters will further strengthen the capital’s system.
It is worth noting that in a meeting held on June 8, 2026, he first proposed recruiting them into the Delhi Fire Service, which is now being expanded to other key departments. The LG stated that bringing these young people into the government structure will advance the vision of a “developed Delhi.”
