Empowering Veterans with New Career Opportunities
The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), under the Ministry of Defence, is organizing a Job Fair exclusively for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) to facilitate their smooth transition from military to civilian careers.
🗓️ Event Details
- Date: 29 October 2025 (From 7:00 AM onwards)
- Venue: Suryodaya Auditorium, Vijay Durg (Fort William), Kolkata, West Bengal – 700021
- Organised by: Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), Ministry of Defence
- Documents Required:
- ESM I-Card
- Five (5) copies of Resume/Biodata
🎯 Objective of the Job Fair
The Job Fair aims to connect skilled and disciplined ex-servicemen with reputed industries across sectors. It serves as a common platform where defence veterans can explore meaningful second careers and employers can tap into a pool of dependable, well-trained, and experienced professionals.
đź’Ľ Opportunities for Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
Employers participating in the Job Fair are seeking ESM for various roles such as:
- PSOs, Supervisors, and Security Guards
- Drivers and Heavy Machinery Operators
- Chefs, Stewards, and Hospitality Staff
- Paramedical Staff and Hospital Administration
- Fitters, Electricians, and Technicians
- Artificers, Mechanics, and Engine Operators
- Network and Telecom Engineers
- Surveyors and Draughtsmen
- Machinists, Welders, and Artisans
- Automobile, Aviation, and Weapon Technicians
These openings cater to both technical and non-technical backgrounds, ensuring wide participation across trades and ranks.
🏢 Benefits for Employers
To encourage industry participation, DGR offers the following benefits to employers:
- âś… Free Online Registration
- âś… Free Job Postings
- âś… Free Allotment of Stalls
- âś… Free Access to Resumes of Ex-Servicemen
Such incentives aim to create strong industry participation and increase employment avenues for defence veterans.
Registration & Contact Information
Online Registration: www.esmhire.com
For further details, contact:
Joint Director, DRZ (East)
đź“ž 033-29530195 / 9401023594 / 7995048977
📧 drzekol@desw.gov.in
Joint Director (SE)
đź“ž 011-20863432
📧 seopadgr@desw.gov.in
Conclusion
The DGR Job Fair 2025 is a golden opportunity for ex-servicemen seeking dignified employment after retirement. With their unmatched discipline, leadership, and technical expertise, ESMs continue to serve the nation—this time through industry and enterprise.
All eligible veterans are encouraged to register and participate actively to explore promising second career options.
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