Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Job Fair Connects Ex-Servicemen with Employers in Ahmedabad
Imagine soldiers who served in the army retiring and looking for new jobs.
A big job fair was held in Ahmedabad, India, where over 1,100 former soldiers met with companies.
These companies were looking to hire people with skills the soldiers gained during their service.
The fair was a chance for the ex-servicemen to find new careers, and for companies to find reliable workers.
The government supports these fairs to help soldiers transition to civilian life, and companies are encouraged to provide jobs.
Over 1,100 ex-servicemen participated in a job fair at the Ahmedabad Military Station.
The fair was organized by the Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR), offering over 1,000 jobs from 50 companies.
The event aimed to connect ex-servicemen with employers for second career opportunities.
Companies expressed interest in the discipline and skills of ex-servicemen, aligning with industry needs.
Participants highlighted the value of the fair for networking and job prospects.
- Who
- Over 1,100 ex-servicemen from the Army, Navy, and Air Force and 50 corporate employers.
- What
- A job fair for ex-servicemen.
- When
- Friday, at the Ahmedabad Military Station.
- Where
- Ahmedabad Military Station.
- Why
- To provide ex-servicemen with opportunities for a second career after retirement from the armed forces.
Ex-Servicemen
Companies
Compensation vs. Location
Ex-Servicemen
Some jobs offer insufficient compensation, particularly those requiring relocation.
Companies
Companies are interested in ex-servicemen's skills and discipline, seeing them as a good fit for various roles.
- Organized by
- Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR)
- Location
- Ahmedabad Military Station
- Participants
- Over 1,100 ex-servicemen
- Employers
- 50 corporate employers
- Jobs Offered
- Over 1,000
- Initiated by DGR
- 2014