A letter to this effect has been issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. As per the government’s decision, ex-Agniveers will be entitled to a relaxation of three years in the prescribed upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts. Additionally, members of the first batch of ex-Agniveers will receive an age relaxation of five years.,

All departments, boards, corporations, universities and field offices have been directed to ensure strict compliance with these instructions.