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Dibrugarh job fair offers 350-plus opportunities to ex-servicemen
The Story in Brief
More than 434 ex-servicemen and representatives of 32 national and multinational companies attended a job fair in Dibrugarh on Friday (30 October 2026) that offered over 350 employment opportunities. The Directorate General of Resettlement, under the Ministry of Defence, organised the event at the Army Ground in Mohanbari.
Major General Vishal Pathania, GOC of Jorhat Sub Area, inaugurated the fair. Senior military officers discussed professional backgrounds and industry requirements with ex-servicemen and corporate representatives. Participating organisations included Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited, Oil India Limited, ICICI Bank, Dibrugarh University and others. Organisers said the fair aimed to connect skilled ex-servicemen with civilian employers.
Colonel PK Ghosh (Retd), director of Jalan Industries, and Group Captain Mohanto Pangging (Retd) attended as corporate guests of honour. Sonamani Choudhury, general manager of the District Industries and Commerce Centre, was also present.
Indian Opinion Analysis
With 434 job seekers and 32 companies at a single venue in Dibrugarh, the fair shows DGR's effort to place retired military personnel in Assam’s civilian workforce. The list of participating firms spans public sector units, private companies and a university, indicating demand for leadership and technical skills honed in service. No placement figures have been released yet, leaving the actual conversion rate of these 350-plus opportunities unanswered.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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