Overview

• State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved the 20% horizontal reservation on June 3, 2025
• The quota covers direct recruitment for police constable, PAC constable, mounted police and fireman roles
• Reserved seats operate within general, SC, ST and OBC categories so candidates compete in their own social group
• The first batch of ex-Agniveer recruits is slated for induction in 2026 after they complete their four-year Agnipath service
• Uttar Pradesh leads the nation by offering twice the quota of other states, surpassing the 10% reservation in Haryana and Odisha