Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- In a significant policy move aimed at expanding rehabilitation opportunities for former defence personnel, the Centre has notified the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services & Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026 under Article 309 of the Constitution.

The amendment, which came into force on February 9, 2026, revises the definition of "ex-servicemen" under Rule 2(c)(i) to explicitly include personnel of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) of the Indian Union. The change removes ambiguity over whether MNS officers were eligible for the same re-employment benefits as other veterans.

The revised rules now clearly state that individuals who have served in any rank, whether combatant or non-combatant, in the Reg...