Big Boost for Agniveers: BSF Quota Jumps to 50%, No Physical Test, Age Relaxation!

• Union Ministry of Home Affairs increases BSF Constable reservation for Agniveers from 10% to a massive 50%.
• Agniveers are now exempted from Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
• Significant age relaxation granted: 5 years for the first batch and 3 years for subsequent batches of Agniveers.
• Recruitment will be in two phases: 50% Agniveers by nodal force, 47% general candidates by Staff Selection Commission.
• New 'BSF General Duty Cadre Amendment Rules 2025' aim to utilize experienced Agniveers for border protection.

Why It Matters: Agniveers get major concessions in BSF recruitment with 50% quota, age relaxation, and no physical test.