The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), an organisation under the Union Ministry of Defence, will organise a job fair for former service personnel at Colachel Stadium, Pangode, Thiruvananthapuram on 6 November, beginning at 7 am. The event is intended to link veterans with employers from industry and the corporate sector seeking skills that ex‑servicemen commonly bring to civilian roles.
Who the event is for and what employers are offering
DGR said the fair targets veterans from the Army, Navy and Air Force and will advertise vacancies across several fields. Participating employers are expected to present opportunities in:
- security
- information technology
- administration
- logistics
- healthcare
- engineering
Employers attending the fair will be able to view the resumes of registered ex‑servicemen, shortlist candidates and conduct interviews and selection processes during the event, DGR stated.
Registration and the wider programme
Registration for veterans and for employers is free. DGR directs applicants to the artificial intelligence‑powered platform www.esmhire.com, which is dedicated to ex‑servicemen, and to the department’s official page at www.dgrindia.gov.in under the ‘Job Fair’ section for registration links and further details.
The job fair in Thiruvananthapuram is part of a nationwide effort by DGR: the department is running 18 job fairs during the financial year 2026–27, the announcement said.
Practical details
| Date | Time (IST) | Venue | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 November 2026 | 7 am | Colachel Stadium, Pangode, Thiruvananthapuram | www.esmhire.com; www.dgrindia.gov.in |
Former service personnel seeking employment and employers wishing to participate should use the online portals named above for registration. The DGR emphasised that the initiative forms part of the department of ex‑servicemen welfare’s ongoing resettlement measures to help veterans transition into civilian employment.
