Delhi Forest Department Announces 20% Reservation for Ex-Agniveers in Forest Guard, Wildlife Guard Recruitment
New Delhi, October 15, 2026: The Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, has announced a 20% horizontal reservation for Ex-Agniveers in direct recruitment to the posts of Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard. The decision aims to facilitate the employment of former Agniveers in government departments after the completion of their four-year engagement with the Armed Forces.
According to a notification issued on October 15, 2026, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has approved the reservation following a letter dated March 25, 2026, from the Union Home Secretary, Government of India.
Key Benefits for Ex-Agniveers
Under the notification, eligible Ex-Agniveers will receive the following benefits in direct recruitment to Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts:
20% horizontal reservation: Twenty per cent of vacancies will be reserved horizontally for eligible Ex-Agniveers, or at such percentage as may be prescribed by the government from time to time.
Three years’ age relaxation: Ex-Agniveers will receive an additional three years of relaxation beyond the prescribed upper age limit.
Five years’ age relaxation for the first batch: Candidates belonging to the first batch of Agniveers will be eligible for five years’ relaxation beyond the prescribed upper age limit, in line with the provisions notified for Delhi Police.
Possible exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Ex-Agniveers may be exempted from the PET wherever considered feasible and legally permissible under the applicable Recruitment Rules. Candidates must still fulfil the prescribed physical and medical standards.
What Happens if Eligible Candidates Are Not Available?
The notification clarifies that if a sufficient number of eligible Ex-Agniveer candidates are not available, the unfilled vacancies will revert to their respective categories. These vacancies will then be filled according to the applicable recruitment rules and reservation policy.
Reservation Not Limited to Delhi Domicile
Another significant provision states that the benefits will be available to eligible Ex-Agniveers in accordance with the Government of India’s instructions. The reservation will not be restricted exclusively to Ex-Agniveers domiciled in Delhi unless such a restriction is specifically approved by the competent authority with recorded justification.
This provision may enable eligible Ex-Agniveers from outside Delhi to benefit from the reservation, subject to the applicable government instructions and recruitment rules.
Notification Details
The notification was issued by the Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of NCT of Delhi, under File No. 1(153)/DCF(HQ)/Estt./ROSTER/10488, dated October 15, 2026.
It was issued by order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and signed by Vijay Kumar Biduri, Secretary, Environment & Forest.
A Step Towards Rehabilitation of Ex-Agniveers
The decision is intended to improve employment opportunities for Ex-Agniveers transitioning to civilian life after completing their four-year military engagement. The reservation, age relaxations and possible PET exemption are designed to support their entry into government service while retaining the prescribed physical and medical eligibility requirements for forest and wildlife protection duties.
Eligible candidates should refer to the relevant recruitment advertisement and applicable Recruitment Rules for detailed eligibility conditions, selection procedures and implementation of these benefits.
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