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Defence Ministry Hosts Mega Job Fair for Ex-Servicemen in Delhi Today

The Defence Ministry's Directorate General Resettlement is organising a mega job fair for ex-servicemen at the Aravali Auditorium in Delhi Cantonment. The event offers free online registration, job postings, and stall allotments to industry employers seeking to hire skilled veterans. This initiative is part of a series of 18 job fairs planned across India for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with 17 already completed in various cities. The fair aims to bridge the gap between ex-servicemen and leading employers in sectors like security, IT, logistics, and healthcare.

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

  • Mega job fair at Delhi Cantonment
  • Free registration and stalls for employers
  • Part of 18 nationwide fairs this fiscal
  • Connects veterans with corporate sectors
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Defence Ministry to hold job fair for ex-servicemen at Delhi Cantonment today

Defence Ministry holds a mega job fair for ex-servicemen at Delhi Cantonment, offering free registration for employers and connecting skilled veterans with industry.

"ensuring they are recognised for their discipline, leadership and technical expertise - Ministry of Defence"

New Delhi, March 20

The Defence Ministry's Directorate General Resettlement will organise a mega job fair for ex-servicemen at Aravali Auditorium, Near Shankar Vihar Metro Station, Delhi Cantonment, on Friday.​

The job fair began at the auditorium at 7 a.m., and ex-servicemen were required to carry their I-cards and five copies of their biodata, a Defence Ministry official said.

The DGR said the fair will offer several benefits to industry employers, including free online registration, free job postings, free stall allotment, and free access to resumes of ex-servicemen.

​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.​

Sharing information on the job fair in Delhi, a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said 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.​

Ex-Servicemen will have the opportunity to showcase their talents to recruiters who understand and appreciate the unique value that ex-servicemen bring to the workforce.

Employers will gain free access to the resumes of a pool of dedicated, skilled and mission-ready professionals on registration. Employers can plan interviews and select shortlisted candidates prior to the job fair.​

Employers and ex-servicemen can register online at www.esmhire.com, an AI-powered job platform. The registration link is also available on the DGR website at www.dgrindia.gov.in under the job fair button.​

- IANS

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Priya S
My uncle retired from the Army last year and has been struggling to find a suitable role. He attended the Chandigarh fair and got two good offers. These platforms are a lifeline. Hope more companies participate.
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Aman W
Good step, but why only in major cities? What about ex-servicemen in smaller towns and villages? The 18 fairs are a start, but coverage needs to be wider. The online portal is helpful though.
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Sarah B
Working with an ex-serviceman in my team has been a revelation. The discipline, problem-solving skills, and work ethic are unmatched. Companies are getting top-tier talent for free through these fairs. A win-win.
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Vikram M
The AI-powered platform esmhire.com is a smart move. It's about time our systems use technology to bridge gaps. Hope it's user-friendly for our jawans who may not be tech-savvy.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while job fairs are great, the real issue is ageism in the private sector. A 40+ ex-serviceman often faces bias. The government should also mandate incentives for companies hiring them.
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Nisha Z
This is wonderful news! Their skills in logistics, administration, and crisis management are perfect for corporate

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