DGR to host exclusive job fair for ex-servicemen in Jammu on Dec 5
Jammu, Nov 18: The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is organizing a job fair for ex-servicemen on December 5, 2025 at Satwari Cantonment, Jammu.
“This job fair, in a landmark initiative to empower and support the reintegration of ex-servicemen into the civilian workforce, will serve as a dedicated platform to connect ex-servicemen of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force with leading employers from corporate and industry from diverse sectors including security, IT, administration, logistics, healthcare, administration and engineering,” PRO Defence Jammu said.
DGR is scheduled to conduct 18 job fairs for ex-servicemen at various locations pan India during the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26 out of which nine fairs have been conducted in Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kolkata and Secunderabad, till now.
“This initiative reflects the continued commitment of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (MoD) towards resettlement and welfare of ex-servicemen, ensuring they are recognized for their discipline, leadership and technical expertise - skills that are highly valued in the civilian job market,” PRO Defence Jammu said.
Ex-servicemen, according to him, will have the opportunity to showcase their talents to recruiters who understand and appreciate the unique value that they (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 for interview and selection of prior shortlisted candidates during the job fair,” PRO Defence said.
The employers and ex-servicemen 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 DGR website www.dgrindia.gov.in under the job fair button. Registration is now open and is free for ESM and employers. Fair timings will be 7 am onwards,” PRO Defence Jammu said, adding that for more information, the ex-servicemen may contact Joint Director, DRZ(North) at drznudm@desw,gov.in or at phone number 01992-294035 and Joint Director (SE), DGR at seopadgr@desw.gov.in or at phone number 011-20863432.
