DGR Organises Ex-Servicemen Job Fair at BEG & Centre, Kirkee, Pune on 13 Mar 2026

The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DoESW), Ministry of Defence, organised an Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Job Fair at BEG & Centre, Kirkee, Pune on 13 Mar 2026.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from both Ex-Servicemen and industry, with 620 ESM and 45 leading national and multinational companies coming together to offer nearly 2000 employment opportunities across diverse sectors.

The Job Fair was inaugurated by Maj Gen SBK Singh, SM, DG(R) along with Maj Gen Vishal Aggarwal, SM, GOC, DM & G Sub Area. The senior officers interacted extensively with participating ESM and corporate representatives, gaining valuable insights into emerging employment opportunities and industry expectations.

Shri Devendra Akolkar, Plant HR, L&T Defence (Talegaon) graced the occasion as the Corporate Guest of Honour.

Major recruiters at the event included L & T Defence, Wirtgen, WILO Mather and Platt Pumps, Cemindia Projects, JSW Steel among several other reputed organisations.

The Job Fair provided a valuable platform for Ex-Servicemen to showcase their technical, managerial and administrative expertise, while enabling industry to access a disciplined, skilled and experienced talent pool. The event further reinforced DGR’s commitment to facilitating meaningful second careers for veterans and strengthening their integration into the civilian workforce.