**Summary of DGR Ex-Servicemen Job Fair in New Delhi**
**Event Overview**
On March 20, 2026, the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), operating under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, conducted an Ex-Servicemen Job Fair at the Aravali Auditorium, Shankar Vihar Military Station, New Delhi. The event was designed to facilitate the transition of veterans into the civilian workforce by connecting them with diverse employment opportunities.
**Key Metrics and Participation**
* **Attendance:** Over 850 Ex-Servicemen participated in the fair.
* **Employers:** 42 leading national and multinational companies were present.
* **Opportunities:** More than 1,290 employment opportunities were offered across various sectors.
**Leadership and Inauguration**
The fair was inaugurated by R Adm RK Singh, Project Director (P&A), HQ ATVP, and Cmde Vikrant Kishore, Principal Director, DGR. Other prominent attendees included:
* **Cmde Sumeet Kapoor, NM:** Cmde Naval Veterans.
* **Brig Eshan Dalal, SM:** Brig DIAV.
* **Shri Naveen Patwardhan:** Sr VP & HLE, CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd.
**Prominent Recruiters**
Participating organizations included a range of reputed entities such as:
* Schneider Electric
* GA Digital Web Word Pvt Ltd
* CemIndia Projects Ltd
* KP Singh Foundation
* KCC Institute of Technology & Management
**Objective and Significance**
The Job Fair served as a strategic platform for Ex-Servicemen to demonstrate their technical, managerial, and administrative expertise to potential employers. For the industry, the event provided access to a disciplined and experienced talent pool. The initiative underscores the DGR’s ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful second careers for veterans and ensuring their successful integration into the civilian economic sector.
**Administrative Information**
* **Reference ID:** Release ID 2243034
* **Location of Release:** PIB Delhi
* **Date of Release:** 20 MAR 2026, 5:03 PM
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General Resettlement (DGR): The primary agency under the Ministry of Defence responsible for facilitating the resettlement and second careers of ex-servicemen through initiatives like job fairs.
Ex-Servicemen Job Fair: A specific initiative organized to provide a platform for veterans to showcase their capabilities and connect with national and multinational companies for employment.
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare: The nodal department within the Ministry of Defence that oversees policies and programs related to the welfare and resettlement of retired military personnel.
Aravali Auditorium, Shankar Vihar Military Station, New Delhi: The central location and venue where the job fair was held, serving as the primary site for the event's activities.
Ministry of Defence
DGR EX-SERVICEMEN JOB FAIR ORGANISED IN
NEW DELHI
Posted On: 20 MAR 2026 5:03PM by PIB Delhi
The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry
of Defence, organised an Ex-Servicemen Job Fair at Aravali Auditorium, Shankar Vihar Military Station,
New Delhi on 20 March 2026.
The event saw an enthusiastic response, bringing together over 850 Ex-Servicemen and 42 leading
national and multinational companies, offering more than 1,290 employment opportunities across diverse
sectors.
The Job Fair was inaugurated by R Adm RK Singh, Project Director (P&A), HQ ATVP, along with Cmde
Vikrant Kishore, Principal Director, DGR. The senior officers interacted with participating veterans and
corporate representatives, gaining firsthand insights into evolving employment opportunities and industry
expectations.
Also present on the occasion were Cmde Sumeet Kapoor, NM, Cmde Naval Veterans; Brig Eshan Dalal,
SM, Brig DIAV; and Shri Naveen Patwardhan, Sr VP & HLE, CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd.
Prominent recruiters included Schneider Electric, GA Digital Web Word Pvt Ltd, CemIndia Projects Ltd,
KP Singh Foundation, and KCC Institute of Technology & Management, among several other reputed
organisations.
The Job Fair served as a significant platform for Ex-Servicemen to showcase their technical, managerial
and administrative capabilities, while enabling industry to connect with a disciplined, skilled and
experienced talent pool. The event reaffirmed DGR’s commitment to enabling meaningful second careers
for veterans and strengthening their integration into the civilian workforce.***
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