Haryana Cabinet exempts ex-Agniveers from Group-C recruitment exams for specific roles
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Why in news
The Haryana Cabinet approved amendments to the state's Agniveer policy to exempt ex-Agniveers from Group-C recruitment exams and Physical Screening Tests for specific departments.
Background
The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by CM Nayab Singh Saini, approved the exemption for ex-Agniveers in the Environment, Forest and Wildlife Department, IRB, SDRF, and Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The cabinet also decided to continue the sixth State Finance Commission recommendations until 2026-27.
Facts for Prelims
- FactEx-Agniveers are exempted from Group-C recruitment examinations and Physical Screening Tests for specific roles.
- PlaceThe policy applies to the Environment, Forest and Wildlife Department, Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Revenue and Disaster Management Department in Haryana.
- FactThe Haryana Cabinet approved the continuation of the sixth State Finance Commission recommendations until 2026-27.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Haryana Cabinet's recent policy on ex-Agniveers, consider the following statements:
- Ex-Agniveers are exempted from Group-C recruitment exams and Physical Screening Tests for specific roles.
- The Haryana Cabinet decided to continue the recommendations of the fifth State Finance Commission until 2026-27.
- The exemption applies to the Environment, Forest and Wildlife Department and the SDRF.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 and 2 only
- (b)1 and 3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states the sixth State Finance Commission recommendations will continue.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of providing preferential recruitment pathways for ex-Agniveers in state civil services regarding meritocracy and administrative efficiency.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Meritocracy vs. Preference: Balancing institutional integrity with the need to provide career pathways for short-term military recruits.
- Administrative Capacity: Addressing the shortage of personnel in disaster management and forest departments through specialized recruitment.
Keywords: Agniveer Scheme · Civil Services · State Finance Commission · Recruitment Policy · Public Administration
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