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GUJARAT POLICE AGNIVEER RESERVATION EXPLAINED

October 22, 2026

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You come back to Gujarat after four years as an Agniveer and ask a simple question: is there a police job waiting? For a long time the answer was only “priority.” That has changed. On 22 June 2026 the state announced a firm number. The Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation is 20% in several Class III posts. Here are the details.

What Gujarat announced

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a 20% reservation for former Agniveers in direct recruitment to Class III posts. The PTI report names the posts below.

Armed Police Sub-Inspector
Armed Police Constable
State Reserve Police (SRP) Platoon Commander
Police Constable
Jail department posts, including Jailer Group 2 and jail guards or sepoys
Forest department posts, such as Forest Guard

Benefit	Detail
Reservation	20% in direct recruitment
Physical test	Exempt from the physical efficiency test
Age relaxation	Up to 3 years beyond the upper age limit
First batch	Up to 5 years

An earlier 2024 announcement was reported to use only the word priority. A fixed 20% is much stronger, because it sets aside seats.

What the constable pay looks like

Gujarat hires its police constables on a fixed-pay basis at first. Recent recruitment coverage says Lokrakshak (constable) recruits get a fixed monthly sum of about Rs. 26,000 for the first five years. After that, the regular pay scale applies. This figure comes from news coverage, so confirm it in the advertisement for the round you apply to.

Where to watch for notices

Police hiring in Gujarat runs through the Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB). Its official website lists notices, and applications go through the OJAS portal. In August 2026 a short notice for 3,000 Lokrakshak posts was reported. A detailed advertisement was expected in September or October 2026. We could not confirm whether the 20% Ex-Agniveer share applies to that round. The first batch of Agniveers is only now finishing its term. So check the advertisement for the words Ex-Agniveer.

Steps to follow

Watch the GPRB website for the detailed advertisement.
Read the eligibility part for the Ex-Agniveer share and the age limit.
Check that your post is in the list of covered posts.
Keep your discharge certificate and service record ready, in print and as scans.
Apply on the OJAS portal before the last date.

Documents to prepare

Discharge certificate and service record
Character certificate
Educational certificates
Caste certificate, if you apply under a reserved category
Aadhaar card and photographs

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What the Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation changes

Before June 2026 you only had a promise of priority. The Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation now gives a set share: 20% in the listed Class III posts. That makes planning much easier. The open questions are the dates, the number of vacancies and which round the share first applies to.

Common mistakes to avoid

Treating the 20% as covering every government job. It covers the listed Class III posts.
Forgetting that police recruitment uses a fixed pay for the first years, so early pay is lower than the regular scale suggests.
Missing OJAS deadlines. Check the last date in each advertisement.
Assuming the physical test is skipped for every part. The announcement exempts the physical efficiency test; read your notice for measurements and medical checks.

Which post suits you?

Post type	Good for
Armed Police Constable	A uniformed career in armed units
SRP Platoon Commander	Candidates with leadership strengths
Police Constable	Regular policing duties
Forest Guard	Outdoor, field-based work
Jail posts	Prison security and supervision

Check the education and age rules for each post, because they differ. A sub-inspector level post needs a higher qualification than a constable post.

Keep your plan flexible

Because the Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation covers several departments, you can plan a first and second choice. Apply to more than one if rules allow. Keep one eye on central options too, such as the SSC GD exam, in case a Gujarat round is delayed.

A short example

Take Vikram from Rajkot, a first-batch Agniveer. He checks the GPRB site every week. When a notice lists the 20% share, he confirms the posts, the age relief of up to 5 years for his batch and the dates on OJAS. He applies at once. The Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation helps him only because he is ready on the day.

Key points on the Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation

The share is 20% in direct recruitment to listed Class III posts.
The decision was announced on 22 June 2026.
The physical efficiency test is skipped.
Age relief is up to 3 years, and up to 5 for the first batch.
Early pay in police constable jobs is a fixed sum, so check the advertisement.

Do not pay any agent who promises a seat. Genuine Gujarat Police recruitment runs through the board and the OJAS portal, and any fee is paid only there. If a message asks for money through a phone number, it is likely a scam. Report it and ignore it.

Also keep a record of every notice you apply to, with the date, the post and the fee paid. If a result is delayed, you will know exactly where you stand.

In short, the Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation is 20% in listed Class III posts, announced on 22 June 2026. Watch the board’s notices to see when the Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation first appears in a round.

Gujarat joins Haryana and Delhi at 20%. Chhattisgarh offers 10%. Each state has its own rules for age and tests. Our Haryana guide shows how one state added loans and employer support on top of the quota. For a quick view of all states, use the state-wise comparison table.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation?

A1: It is 20% in direct recruitment to several Class III posts in armed police, SRP, jail and forest departments. It was announced on 22 June 2026.

Q2: Which posts are covered?

A2: Armed Police Sub-Inspector, Armed Police Constable, SRP Platoon Commander, Police Constable, jail posts and forest posts.

Q3: Do ex-Agniveers skip any test?

A3: They are exempt from the physical efficiency test for these recruitments.

Q4: How much age relaxation is there?

A4: Up to 3 years, and up to 5 years for the first batch.

Q5: Who handles police recruitment?

A5: The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board, with applications on the OJAS portal.

Q6: What is the starting pay?

A6: Reports say about Rs. 26,000 a month, fixed, for the first five years. Confirm in the advertisement.

Q7: Where can I find reliable updates on the Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation?

A7: Use official notices only. Check the official websites linked in this article each month for any change to the Gujarat Police Agniveer reservation.