DGR Organises Ex-Servicemen Job Fair
Bengaluru, 27 Feb 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 MEG & Centre, Bengaluru, on 27 Feb 2026.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from both Ex-Servicemen and industry, with over 850 ESM and 51 leading national and multinational companies coming together to offer more than 780 employment opportunities across diverse sectors.
The Job Fair was inaugurated by Lt Gen JK Gera, Comdt ASC Centre & College, along with Cmde Vikrant Kishore, PD DGR. The senior officers interacted extensively with participating ESM and corporate representatives, gaining valuable insights into emerging employment opportunities and industry expectations.
Dr. Enti Ranga Reddy, Chairman & MD, Legend Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd., and Co-Chairman SIDM, Karnataka, graced the occasion as the Corporate Guest of Honour.
Major recruiters at the event included BEL, Genpact, Cemindia, and Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts, among several other reputed organisations. BEL conducted an on-the-spot written exam, and 12 ESM have been shortlisted for an interview. 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.
