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The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has provided 20% horizontal reservation for Ex-Agniveers in direct recruitment to the post of Fire Operator in the Delhi Fire Service.

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The Home Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi issued a notification on August 12, 2026, under F. No. 1/80/2026/Home-Admn./3716-24. In exercise of powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, read with relevant Recruitment Rules for the Fire Operator post in Delhi Fire Service, and in pursuance of the Government of India's policy for rehabilitation of Ex-Agniveers (communicated via D.O. Letter No. 45023/33/2022-PP(1) dated 25th March, 2026, from the Home Secretary, Government of India), the Lieutenant Governor has provided 20% horizontal reservation for Ex-Agniveers in direct recruitment to the Fire Operator position. This reservation is subject to conditions including: three years age relaxation above the prescribed upper age limit; five years age relaxation beyond the upper age limit for candidates of the first batch of the Agniveer Scheme; relaxation in Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Ex-agniveers to be decided by the respective Department; and adherence to applicable Government of India guidelines on horizontal reservation in case of non-availability of suitable ex-Agniveers. The 20% horizontal reservation will be available for all ex-Agniveers on lines of that for other horizontal reservation categories.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Delhi Gazette SG-DL-E-12082026-275416 EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 238] DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026/SHRAVAN 21, 1948 [N. C. T. D. No. 170 PART IV GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI HOME DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION Delhi, the 12th August, 2026 F. No. 1/80/2026/Home-Admn./3716-24.— In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, read with the relevant Recruitment Rules governing the post of Fire Operator in Delhi Fire Service, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and in pursuance of the policy of the Government of India for rehabilitation of Ex-Agniveers, as communicated vide D.O. Letter No. 45023/33/2022-PP(1) dated 25th March, 2026 of the Home Secretary, Government of India, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to provide 20% horizontal reservation for Ex-Agniveers in direct recruitment to the post of Fire Operator in Delhi Fire Service, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, subject to the following conditions, namely:- 1. Three years (3) age relaxation above the prescribed upper age limit in the relevant/applicable Recruitment Rules. 2. Age relaxation of five years (5) beyond the prescribed upper age limit may be given to the candidate of the first batch of Agniveer Scheme. 3. Relaxation in Physical Efficiency Test (PET) to Ex-agniveer shall be decided by the respective Department. 4. In case of non-availability of suitable ex-Agniveers, the applicable guidelines of Govt. of India on horizontal reservation will be followed. 5. The 20% Horizontal Reservation will be available for all ex-Agniveers on lines of that for other Horizontal Reservation Categories. By Order and in The Name of Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, BHOOP SINGH, Dy. Secy. (Home) Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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