**Summary:**
On August 29, 2025, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated a job fair in Delhi for Ex-Servicemen (ESM). Organized by the Directorate General of Resettlement, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, the event took place at Shankar Vihar Military Station. Shri Seth emphasized the government's commitment to the welfare of ESM, recognizing them as vital contributors to Viksit Bharat. The job fair facilitated re-employment opportunities for over 1500 registered ESM, with 40 participating companies offering more than 750 job vacancies. Shortlisted ESM will undergo interviews and screening for roles ranging from supervisory and technical support positions to junior and senior management and administrative roles. This is the fourth of 18 job fairs planned nationwide this year. The event allowed ESM to demonstrate their skills acquired during their military service, while providing companies access to a pool of experienced and disciplined candidates. Representatives from national and multinational corporations were present. Dr. Niten Chandra, Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar, GOC Delhi Area, and Maj Gen SBK Singh, Director General Resettlement, addressed the attendees. Mr. Ramesh K, DG, SIDM, was the Corporate Guest of Honour. The event was deemed beneficial for both ESM and participating corporations.
Key Entities Referenced
Sanjay Seth: Raksha Rajya Mantri (Minister of State for Defence)
Delhi: Location of the Job Fair (Union Territory in India)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Former members of the armed forces
Viksit Bharat: A government initiative, referred to by Sanjay Seth
Directorate General of Resettlement: Organization that organized the Job Fair
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare: Department under the Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for defence
Shankar Vihar Military Station, Delhi: Venue of the Job Fair in Delhi
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurates
Job Fair for Ex-Servicemen in Delhi
Posted On: 29 AUG 2025 5:25PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth reaffirmed Government’s commitment for the welfare of Ex-
Servicemen (ESM), terming them as Brand Ambassadors of Viksit Bharat. He was addressing the gathering of
ESM and Corporates, at the inaugural ceremony of the Job Fair for ESM organized by the Directorate General
of Resettlement, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence on 29 August, 2025 at Shankar
Vihar Military Station, Delhi. Shri Seth hoped that dedication and valor shown by veterans during their tenure
would continue to factor in the growth of the companies.
More than 1500 ESM registered and turned up for availing re-employment opportunities offered by 40
companies participating in the event. The Fair offered more than 750 Job vacancies. The shortlisted ESM
would be interviewed/screened and subsequently employed in various roles ranging from Supervisory,
Technical support, Jr to Sr Management and Administration.
This is the fourth out of eighteen fairs being planned during the current year all over the country. The event
was beneficial for both corporates and the ESM. While the ESM got a platform to showcase their technical
and administrative prowess acquired during their years in service, the corporates benefitted by screening the
pool of experienced, disciplined and skilled ESM. The Job Fair also had representation from reputed national
and multinational Corporate entities.
Dr Niten Chandra, Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar, GOC Delhi Area & Maj Gen
SBK Singh Director General (Resettlement) also addressed the gathering of ESM & Corporate
representatives. Mr Ramesh K, DG, SIDM was the Corporate Guest of Honour.
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