Central forces to implement 10% quota for ex-Agniveers

CISF Chief Nina Singh and BSF’s Nitin Agrawal announced 10% reservations for ex-Agniveers under Agnipath. Nina Singh noted age and physical test relaxations. Launched in June 2022, 25% are retained post four-year tenure. BSF’s Agrawal discussed conversion training, deployment, and criticisms from Congress. Central agencies will recruit former Agniveers for more roles.