Job fair for ex-servicemen to be held in Jammu on December 5

Jammu, Nov 18 (PTI) In a landmark initiative to empower and support the reintegration of ex-servicemen into the civilian workforce, the Ministry of Defence is organising a job fair at Satwari cantonment here on December 5, an official said on Tuesday.

This job fair, being organised by Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, would serve as a dedicated platform to connect former soldiers of the Army, Navy and Air Force with leading employers from corporate and industry from diverse sectors, including security, IT, administration, logistics, healthcare, administration and engineering, a defence spokesman said.

He said the initiative reflects continued commitment 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 nine job fairs have been conducted in Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kolkata and Secunderabad till now, the spokesman said.

He said the ex-servicemen will have the opportunity to showcase their talents to recruiters who understand and appreciate the unique value that the former soldiers bring to the workforce.

Employers will gain free access to the resumes of a pool of dedicated, skilled and mission-ready professionals on registration, the spokesman said, adding employers can plan for interviews and selection of prior shortlisted candidates during the job fair. PTI TAS HIG