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Sashastra Seema Bal reserves 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers, caste quota to apply
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has announced 50% reservation in constable recruitment for ex-Agniveers, with existing caste-based quotas for SC, ST, and OBC categories applicable. This marks a significant policy shift as regular Army recruitment does not include caste reservations. The move aligns with the government's Agnipath scheme's rehabilitation framework and will impact thousands of aspirants preparing for CAPF exams.
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- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) reserves 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers
- Caste-based reservations for SC, ST, OBC categories will apply to these posts
- Regular Army recruitment does not include caste-based reservations
- Policy supports Agnipath scheme's post-service rehabilitation framework
- Directly impacts CAPF recruitment exams for SSC, Railway, and State PSC aspirants
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The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has announced [ … ] reservation in constable recruitment for ex-Agniveers, with existing caste-based quotas for SC, ST, and OBC categories applicable.
Reported answer: 50%
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has announced 50% reservation in constable recruitment for ex-Agniveers, with existing caste-based quotas for SC, ST, and OBC categories applicable.
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) reserves [ … ] constable posts for ex-Agniveers
Reported answer: 50%
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) reserves 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers
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