Maharashtra Appoints 282 Agniveers as Police Constables
Maharashtra government has appointed 282 Agniveers as police constables, marking a significant step in reserving jobs for military veterans.
Mumbai, October 23 (Daily Kiran) : The Maharashtra government has taken a significant step in supporting military veterans by appointing 282 Agniveers to the role of police constables. This announcement was made by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on October 23, 2026, through a post on the social media platform X.
In his post, Fadnavis shared, “Great news. The state cabinet has decided to reserve government jobs for Agniveers who have fought for the country. Necessary changes have been made to the rules, and the appointment of 282 Agniveers has been approved.”
The Chief Minister noted that the state government received the first list of 282 Agniveers from the central government. This group includes 150 Seaman Deckside and 132 Seaman Engine-side personnel. They have been officially appointed as police constables and have received their related orders. Fadnavis extended his heartfelt wishes to them for their new roles.
Earlier, on June 20, a new batch of 3,052 Agniveers completed a 24-week training program at the Ahilyanagar Armored Corps Center in Maharashtra. During the parade, these Agniveers showcased discipline, enthusiasm, and high morale with precise marching to military tunes.
An official congratulated the newly trained soldiers, emphasizing that their training has transformed them into empowered soldiers of the Army Corps. He expressed confidence that these young and energetic Agniveers would contribute to the nation with pride and dedication by joining various regiments of the Army Corps.
