Military Nursing Service officers brought under Ex-Servicemen re-employment rules
The Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026, which extend Ex-Servicemen status to the Military Nursing Service, came into force on publication on 9 February 2026, the Ministry of Defence said.
Summary
The Government notified the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026, under Article 309 of the Constitution, extending Ex-Servicemen status to officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS). The Ministry of Defence said the amendment came into force on publication on 9 February 2026. Rule 2(c)(i) of the 1979 Rules now lists the Military Nursing Service alongside the Regular Army, Navy and Air Force. Retiring MNS officers become eligible for Ex-Servicemen benefits, including reservation of 10% in Group 'C' and 20% in Group 'D' central government posts and age relaxation. The MNS is part of the Armed Forces Medical Services along with the Army Medical Corps and Army Dental Corps.
Key facts
- In force
- On publication, 9 February 2026 (Ministry of Defence)
- Rules amended
- Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979 — Rule 2(c)(i)
- Constitutional basis
- Article 309
- Benefit
- MNS officers get Ex-Servicemen status
- Reservation
- 10% in Group C, 20% in Group D central posts
- MNS in AFMS
- With Army Medical Corps and Army Dental Corps
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which service was brought within the definition of 'ex-servicemen' under the re-employment rules amended in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Military Nursing Service
Rule 2(c)(i) now explicitly includes the Military Nursing Service alongside the Regular Army, Navy and Air Force.
Consider the following about the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026: 1. They were notified under Article 309 of the Constitution. 2. Ex-servicemen get 20% reservation in Group 'C' and 10% in Group 'D' central government posts. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The rules were notified under Article 309; the reservation is 10% in Group 'C' and 20% in Group 'D' posts, not the other way round.