In Delhi, former firefighters will get 20% reservation in government jobs, benefit on Group-C posts.

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 18, 2026

New opportunities for government jobs have opened up for former firefighters in Delhi. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu held a high-level meeting with senior officials on Thursday to review the implementation of the policy of giving 20 percent reservation to former firefighters on Group C posts. This move is part of the central government’s broader vision under which the skills and discipline of youth who have served in the army will be harnessed in civil administration.

Reviewed the strategy for extending reservation benefits to Ex-Agniveers across various Government departments and agencies in Delhi during a meeting with the Chief Secretary, @CPDelhiand other senior officials. This important initiative is being implemented in accordance with… pic.twitter.com/UOLrcUNi7y
— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) June 18, 2026

On which posts will reservation be given?

Under the new policy, 20 percent reservation will be given to former firefighters on directly recruited Group C posts in various departments of Delhi Government. This mainly includes posts like Police Constable, Fireman, Jail Warder, Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard. Apart from this, this reservation will also be applicable on other eligible Group-C posts.

Important meeting held with officials

The Lieutenant Governor held a meeting with the Chief Secretary, Delhi Police Commissioner and other senior officials to discuss the strategy to implement the policy effectively. In the meeting, the departments were directed to ensure better utilization of the special abilities and training of former firefighters as per their operational requirements.

Deadline for changes in rules till June 30

To implement the policy, all concerned departments have been directed to make necessary amendments in the recruitment rules and procedures. For this, a deadline of June 30 has been set, so that the reservation system can be implemented as soon as possible.

Former firefighters from all over the country will be able to apply

A special thing about this initiative is that not only from Delhi, but eligible former firefighters from all over the country will be able to apply for these recruitments of Delhi Government. With this, the youth returning from the army will get new opportunities for permanent employment and their service will also be respected.

Steps towards developed and safe Delhi

Delhi Administration believes that inclusion of trained, disciplined and dedicated former firefighters in the government machinery will strengthen institutional capacity, improve the quality of public services and accelerate the goal of a safe and developed Delhi.

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