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850 Veterans Find New Careers at Defence Ministry's Delhi Job Fair

The Directorate General Resettlement organised a major job fair in New Delhi, attracting over 850 ex-servicemen and 42 prominent companies offering 1,290 positions. Senior defence officials, including Rear Admiral R.K. Singh and Commodore Vikrant Kishore, inaugurated the event and interacted with veterans and recruiters. The fair aimed to connect a disciplined and skilled veteran talent pool with opportunities in IT, security, logistics, and engineering. This event is part of a broader plan to conduct 18 such fairs across India in the 2025-26 fiscal year to support veterans' second careers.

Key Points: Defence Ministry Job Fair Connects 850 Ex-Servicemen with Employers

  • 850+ veterans attended
  • 42 leading companies participated
  • 1,290 job opportunities offered
  • Part of nationwide resettlement drive
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850 ex-servicemen join job fair held by Defence Ministry in Delhi

Over 850 veterans explored 1,290 jobs at a Defence Ministry fair in Delhi, with 42 top companies participating to hire skilled ex-servicemen.

"a significant platform for ex-servicemen to showcase their technical, managerial and administrative capabilities - Official Statement"

New Delhi, March 20

Over 850 ex-servicemen and 42 leading national and multinational companies, came together to explore 1,290 employment opportunities across diverse sectors at a job fair organised by the Defence Ministry here on Friday, an official said.

The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, organised an Ex-Servicemen Job Fair at Aravali Auditorium, Shankar Vihar Military Station, New Delhi.

The Job Fair was inaugurated by Rear Admiral R.K. Singh, Project Director (P&A), HQ ATVP, along with Cmde Vikrant Kishore, Principal Director, DGR.

The senior officers interacted with participating veterans and corporate representatives, gaining firsthand insights into evolving employment opportunities and industry expectations.

Also present on the occasion were Cmde Sumeet Kapoor, NM, Cmde Naval Veterans; Brig Eshan Dalal, SM, Brig DIAV; and Naveen Patwardhan, Sr VP & HLE, CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd.

Prominent recruiters included Schneider Electric, GA Digital Web Word Pvt Ltd, CemIndia Projects Ltd, KP Singh Foundation, and KCC Institute of Technology & Management, among several other reputed organisation s.

The job fair served as a significant platform for ex-servicemen to showcase their technical, managerial and administrative capabilities, while enabling industry to connect with a disciplined, skilled and experienced talent pool.

The event reaffirmed DGR's commitment to enabling meaningful second careers for veterans and strengthening their integration into the civilian workforce.

Earlier, a similar job fair was held by the Defence Ministry in Chandigarh on March 17.

These job fairs serve as a dedicated platform to connect Ex-Servicemen of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force with leading employers from the Corporate and Industry sectors, including security, IT, administration, logistics, healthcare, and engineering, said an official statement.​

The DGR had planned to conduct 18 job fairs for ex-servicemen at various locations pan India during FY 2025-26. Earlier, 17 job fairs had been conducted in Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kolkata, Secunderabad, Jammu, Bhopal, Kochi, Guwahati, Dehradun, Bengaluru, Pune and Chandigarh till now.​

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in HR, I can attest that ex-servicemen bring a work ethic and problem-solving ability that is hard to find. Companies like Schneider Electric participating is a great sign. Hope the placements are successful.
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Arjun K
Good step, but 1290 opportunities for 850 personnel? The math seems off. Also, are these opportunities paying well? Sometimes companies offer very basic roles. The government must ensure quality, not just quantity.
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Priya S
My father is a retired JCO. Transition to civilian life was very tough for him 10 years ago. Seeing such organized efforts now warms my heart. Thank you DGR. Please also focus on skill upgradation courses.
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Vikram M
The plan for 18 job fairs across India is commendable. Our jawans and officers protect us; it's our duty to ensure they have a secure and dignified life after service. More power to them!
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Karthik V
Hope the companies are looking at roles beyond just security. Veterans have skills in logistics, project management, crisis handling - perfect for corporate leadership. The article mentions diverse sectors, which is promising.

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