# Uttarakhand cabinet approves Agnipath veterans’ job quota rules

2026-10-12T19:41:12+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved the Horizontal Reservation Rules, 2026 for the employment of discharged Agniveers in group ‘C’ uniformed posts under state services. The new rules provide exemptions in written exams and physical standards for former Agniveers during the recruitment process. The decision is aimed at offering relief to veterans of the Agnipath scheme seeking government jobs. The rules apply to direct recruitment positions in uniformed services under the state government.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The approval sets a recruitment framework for discharged Agniveers in Uttarakhand, addressing a key demand for job security after their four-year service. By exempting written exams and physical tests, the state reduces entry barriers but does not specify a reservation percentage or implementation timeline. The impact will depend on how many uniformed posts fall under the new rules and how quickly the recruitment process begins.

## Coverage

- amarujala.com <https://www.amarujala.com/uttarakhand/haridwar/uttarakhand-dhami-cabinet-approves-discharged-agniveer-new-recruitment-rules-for-uniformed-group-c-posts-2026-10-12>
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