GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Role of civil services· Prelims·
The Gujarat government announced a 20% reservation and age relaxations for former Agniveers in Class-III state government positions.
The reservation applies to specific roles including armed police sub-inspectors, constables, SRP platoon commanders, Jailer Group-2, Jail Guards, and Forest Guards. Recruits are also granted exemptions from physical tests and relaxations on the upper age limit.
Q. Discuss the implications of providing preferential recruitment to former Agniveers in state civil services on the principles of meritocracy and administrative efficiency.
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Keywords: Meritocracy · Agniveer Scheme · Civil Service Recruitment · State Policy · Social Integration
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