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Mega Job Fair for Ex-Servicemen in Chandigarh, Delhi This Week

The Defence Ministry's Directorate General Resettlement is organising a mega job fair for ex-servicemen at the Air Force Station in Chandigarh on March 17. A second job fair will be held in New Delhi on March 20 at the Aravali Auditorium. These events aim to connect former personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force with leading employers in sectors like security, IT, logistics, and engineering. The initiative is part of a broader plan to conduct 18 such job fairs across India during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Key Points: Defence Ministry Job Fair for Ex-Servicemen in Chandigarh

  • Job fair at Chandigarh Air Force Station
  • Second fair in Delhi on March 20
  • Connects ESM with corporate employers
  • Part of 18 nationwide fairs this fiscal
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Defence Ministry to hold job fair for ex-servicemen in Chandigarh tomorrow

Defence Ministry holds job fairs in Chandigarh & Delhi for ex-servicemen, connecting them with corporate employers across various sectors.

"skills that are highly valued in the civilian job market - Ministry of Defence"

Chandigarh/New Delhi, March 16 The Defence Ministry's Directorate General Resettlement will organise a mega job fair for ex-servicemen at 12 Wing Air Force Station in Chandigarh on Tuesday, a Defence Ministry official said.

Additionally, the DGR, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (MoD), will organise a Job Fair for Ex-Servicemen in New Delhi on March 20, the official said.

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

Indian Army's Western Command said in a statement, "At the event, ex-servicemen can explore opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including logistics, manufacturing, security services, administration, hospitality and technical domains."

The job fair will be held at the Arjan Singh auditorium from 7 a.m., and the ex-servicemen will be required to carry their I-Card and five copies of their biodata, it added.

"The DGR said the fair will offer several benefits for industry employers, including free online registration; free job postings, free allotment of stalls and free access to resumes of ex-servicemen," the official said on social media platform X.

Sharing information on the job fair in Delhi, a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said registrations shall begin at 7 a.m. at Aravali Auditorium, Near Shankar Vihar Metro Station, Delhi Cantonment.

This initiative reflects the continued commitment of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (MoD) towards resettlement and welfare of Ex-Servicemen, ensuring they are recognised for their discipline, leadership and technical expertise - skills that are highly valued in the civilian job market.

The DGR is conducting 18 Job Fairs for Ex-Servicemen at various locations pan India during FY 2025-26, out of which 17 Job Fairs have been conducted in Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kolkata, Secunderabad, Jammu, Bhopal, Kochi, Guwahati, Dehradun, Bengaluru, Pune and Chandigarh till now.

Employers and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) can register online on www.esmhire.com, which is an AI-powered job platform exclusively for Ex-Servicemen. Link for registration is also available on the DGR website www.dgrindia.gov.in under the Job Fair button. Registration is now open and is free for ESM and Employers, said the statement.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in HR, I can confirm that ex-servicemen bring incredible reliability and problem-solving skills to the corporate world. The AI-powered platform esmhire.com sounds like a smart move to streamline the process. More such fairs needed in tier-2 cities as well.
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Vikram M
Good step, but is it enough? One job fair per location is like a drop in the ocean. The government needs a sustained, year-round placement cell for our jawans. Their service to the nation deserves a guaranteed resettlement policy, not just occasional fairs.
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Priyanka N
My father attended a similar fair in Pune and got a good security management position. The key is to have your biodata ready and highlight your technical training from the forces. Wishing all the attendees in Chandigarh and Delhi the very best! Jai Hind.
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Aman W
It's heartening to see this. Our soldiers protect us 24/7. The least we can do is ensure they have a dignified life after retirement. Hope the industries value their experience properly and don't just offer low-paying security guard jobs.
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Karthik V
The article says 17 out of 18 planned fairs are already done. That's pretty good coverage across India. The online portal is a great addition for those who can't travel. More awareness about esmhire.com among veterans in villages is needed though.

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