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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Announces Appointment of 282 Navy Agniveers as Police Constables
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🗓 24 Oct 2026, 02:01 AM
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that 282 former Navy Agniveers have been recruited as police constables in Maharashtra, aiming to strengthen the force and provide jobs to ex‑servicemen.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that 282 former Navy Agniveers have been appointed as police constables across Maharashtra. The decision was disclosed during a press briefing held in the state capital.
The recruitment is part of the government’s broader effort to integrate ex‑servicemen into civilian roles while bolstering the police force’s manpower. Officials said the move will bring the discipline and training standards of the armed forces into the police cadre.
The newly appointed constables will undergo the standard police training program before being posted to various districts. State authorities expect the integration to improve operational efficiency and community policing.
The list of names and specific posting details will be released by the police department in the coming days, as the government continues its drive to create employment opportunities for veterans.
The recruitment is part of the government’s broader effort to integrate ex‑servicemen into civilian roles while bolstering the police force’s manpower. Officials said the move will bring the discipline and training standards of the armed forces into the police cadre.
The newly appointed constables will undergo the standard police training program before being posted to various districts. State authorities expect the integration to improve operational efficiency and community policing.
The list of names and specific posting details will be released by the police department in the coming days, as the government continues its drive to create employment opportunities for veterans.