The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), one of India's Central Armed Police Forces, has officially implemented a reservation policy for its constable recruitment process. Under the new guidelines, 50% of all available constable posts are now reserved specifically for ex-Agniveers—personnel who have completed their service under the Agnipath scheme.

This policy change is part of a broader integration effort for soldiers transitioning out of the short-term military service program. In addition to the Agniveer-specific quota, the SSB has clarified that standard constitutional reservation mandates, including those for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), will continue to be applied to these recruitment drives. This ensures that the reservation for ex-Agniveers operates alongside, rather than in place of, existing social justice frameworks.

The move follows similar announcements across other paramilitary forces aimed at providing post-service employment stability for those who served in the Agnipath program. While the government maintains that this provides a structured career path for veterans, the policy has been a subject of ongoing national debate regarding the long-term impact of the Agnipath scheme on military recruitment and the structure of India's security forces. The SSB's announcement serves to formalize the implementation of these quotas within its specific organizational hiring structure.