Chandigarh gives 20% horizontal reservation to ex-Agniveers in Jail Warder recruitment

Direct fact

In February 2026, the Chandigarh Administration announced a 20% horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers in recruitment to Jail Warder posts under the Chandigarh Prison Department.

Key specifics

• The reservation is 20% and horizontal, cutting across vertical categories such as General, SC, and OBC.
• It applies to Jail Warder recruitment under the Chandigarh Prison Department.
• Ex-Agniveers are former personnel of the Agnipath scheme after a 4-year service term.
• The move is one of the first such employment steps by a Union Territory for Agniveers.
• Eligibility will still depend on physical, educational, and age criteria in future notifications.

Exam lens

Polity and governance MCQ focus: 20% horizontal reservation, ex-Agniveers, Jail Warder posts, Chandigarh Administration — a likely TNPSC question on reservation types and post-service employment policy.