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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has been in the news recently due to several significant developments.

Reservation for Ex-Agniveers in CAPF Recruitment

In a major policy change, the Indian government has announced that 50% of all Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman vacancies across various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), including the ITBP, will be reserved for ex-Agniveers ¹³. This initiative is part of a broader transition plan aimed at integrating former Agniveers into the CAPF.

Key aspects of this policy include:

• Reservation: 50% of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman posts in CAPF, including ITBP, CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB, and Assam Rifles, are reserved for ex-Agniveers ¹³.
• Exemption from Written Test: Ex-Agniveers will be exempted from the written examination for these positions ¹³.
• Age Relaxation: They will also receive age relaxation benefits ³.
• Exemption from Physical Tests: In addition to written tests, ex-Agniveers will be exempted from physical tests as well ³.

This policy framework is awaiting its first practical implementation ³.

New Director General for ITBP

IPS officer Rahul Rasgotra took charge as the new Director General (DG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police ⁴. Rasgotra, a 1989-batch police officer of the Manipur cadre, now heads the paramilitary force responsible for guarding the India-China Line of Actual Control ⁴.

These developments highlight the ongoing efforts to strengthen India's border security forces and streamline recruitment processes.