Delhi Reservation for ex-Agniveers: 20 per cent reservation in Group 'C' posts

Exam-focused facts from the 21 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed a 20 per cent reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group 'C' posts.
Ex-Agniveers are defined as retired short service Army personnel.
The reservation applies to non-gazetted Group 'C' positions, specifically Police Constables, Firemen, Forest Guards, Jail Warders, and Wildlife Guards.
The initiative is being implemented in accordance with the guiding vision of the Government of India (GoI).
A deadline of June 30 has been set for all concerned departments to complete necessary processes and amendments to recruitment rules.