Source: DGR
Many ex-servicemen assume their government job options end with the Defence Security Corps, but the reservation policy for veterans actually covers a much wider range of sectors. This article lists eight real government job options open to ex-servicemen, based on official DGR (Dir ectorate General of Resettlement) information and government reservation rules, so you know where to look for your next role.
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) — Ten percent of vacancies up to the level of Assistant Commandant in forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, and ITBP are reserved for ex-servicemen, based on official government reservation policy.
- Defence Security Corps (DSC) — This wing exists specifically for re-employing
ex-servicemen in a security role, and its vacancies are effectively reserved for veterans coming out of service.
- Central Government Group C posts — Direct recruitment vacancies in Group C central government posts carry a reservation for ex-servicemen under the government’s resettlement policy.
- Public Sector Banks — Ex-servicemen get reservation benefits in banking sector recruitment as well, generally covering a meaningful share of direct recruitment posts.
- Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) — Many PSUs reserve a share of their vacancies for ex-servicemen as part of the government’s overall resettlement framework.
- State Government jobs — Most state governments run their own ex-servicemen reservation policy for state-level posts, separate from the central government quota.
- DGR-facilitated private and corporate jobs — DGR (Directorate General of Resettlement) has tie-ups with several private companies and PSUs to offer direct placement to ex-servicemen, especially in security officer roles, without a standard open exam.
- Self-employment and franchise schemes — For ex-servicemen who prefer running their own business over a job, DGR also facilitates schemes like retail outlets and franchise opportunities suited to veterans.
Registering with DGR is not mandatory for every government job, but it gives you access to job listings, training programmes, and resettlement schemes you would otherwise miss. Most ex-servicemen only use one or two of these options, without realising how many sectors actually carry a reservation for veterans. Checking both central and state-level opportunities together usually gives you the widest set of options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Do I need to register with DGR to get a government job as an ex-serviceman?
A1. Registration is not mandatory for every post, but it gives you access to job listings, resettlement training, and schemes otherwise harder to find on your own.
Q2. What percentage of CAPF posts are reserved for ex-servicemen?
A2. Ten percent of vacancies up to the level of Assistant Commandant in forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, and ITBP are reserved for ex-servicemen under government policy.
Q3. Can ex-servicemen get jobs in Public Sector Banks?
A3. Yes, ex-servicemen get reservation benefits in banking sector recruitment as well, in addition to central government and PSU posts.
Q4. Do state governments also offer reservation to ex-servicemen?
A4. Yes, most state governments run their own separate reservation policy for ex-servicemen in state-level government posts.
Q5. Can my military pension continue if I take a government job later?
A5. Yes, your military pension generally continues even after joining a civilian government job, subject to the applicable service rules.
Q6. What if I would rather start my own business than take a job?
A6. DGR also facilitates self-employment schemes for ex-servicemen, including retail outlet and franchise opportunities suited to veterans.
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