Lucknow, June 4 -- n a significant move aimed at honouring military service and enhancing post-service opportunities for youth, the Uttar Pradesh Government on Tuesday approved 20 per cent reservation for Agniveers in direct recruitment to various positions in the state police force.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Announcing the decision, Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the reservation policy is designed to support Agniveers - soldiers who complete their four-year service under the Centre's Agnipath scheme - by offering them stable employment options after their military tenure.
"This is a landmark decision. The 20 per cent horizontal reservation will apply across all cate...