India, Feb. 24 -- Lieutenant governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved amending the Delhi Police (Appointment and Recruitment) Rules 1980, to provide 20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in male constable (executive) posts, the LG's office said on Monday.

With the amendment, ex-Agniveers will also get exemption from the physical efficiency test (PET) and a three-year relaxation in the upper age limit. For candidates belonging to the first batch of the Agniveer scheme, a five-year age relaxation beyond the prescribed upper age limit of 25 years will be applicable, the LG office said in a statement.

"The decision is likely to strengthen the police force with candidates who are already disciplined, trained and have field experience," said ...