Ex-Servicemen Government Jobs 2026 — ESM Reservation Vacancy

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) get reservation in central government jobs: 10% in Group C (clerical, technical) posts and 20% in Group D (multi-tasking staff) posts. In Group A and B posts, there is no fixed reservation but ESM get age relaxation and preference. Additionally, many state governments provide 2-5% reservation for ESM in state government jobs. The reservation is applicable to all ex-servicemen who have served in Army, Navy, or Air Force and have been released/retired/discharged.

Ex-servicemen ko government jobs mein actual military service ki duration + 3 saal ki age relaxation milti hai. For example, agar kisi ne 15 saal army mein serve kiya, toh unhe 15+3 = 18 saal ki age relaxation milegi. Iska matlab agar post ki upper age limit 27 saal hai, toh ESM 45 saal tak apply kar sakte hain. SSC, Railway, Banking, aur UPSC — sabhi mein yeh relaxation applicable hai. SC/ST/OBC ESM ko additional category relaxation bhi milti hai.

Ex-Servicemen can apply for various government posts including: SSC — CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, SI. Railway — Group D, NTPC, RPF, Technician. Banking — Clerk, PO (with age relaxation). CAPF — CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB. State Police — Constable, Head Constable, SI. Postal — Postman, MTS, Mail Guard. Defence Civilian — LDC, UDC, MTS, Store Keeper. ECHS — Medical staff, administrative posts. CSD (Canteen Stores Department) — Canteen Manager, LDC. Many PSUs also have ESM quota.

Ex-Servicemen certificate (Discharge Certificate/Service Certificate) is issued by the respective service headquarters at the time of release/retirement. For government job applications, you need: (1) Discharge Book/Certificate from Record Office, (2) PPO (Pension Payment Order) if applicable, (3) Service & Release Certificate, (4) Character Certificate from last unit. If certificate is lost, apply to respective Record Office — Army: Pune, Navy: Mumbai, Air Force: New Delhi. Also register on DGR (Directorate General Resettlement) portal at dgrindia.com for re-employment assistance.

Ex-Servicemen re-employment benefits include: (1) Reservation — 10% in Group C, 20% in Group D central government posts. (2) Age relaxation — Military service period + 3 years. (3) DGR Sponsorship — DGR sponsors ESM for Group A/B level posts in PSUs and private sector. (4) Self-employment schemes — MUDRA loans, PMEGP with priority. (5) Security agency license — preference in security guard/agency setup. (6) Pension protection — pension continues even after re-employment (subject to rules). (7) CSD canteen facility — retained after re-employment. (8) Ex-gratia benefits and education concession for children.

ESM reservation is primarily for ex-servicemen themselves. However, some benefits extend to dependents: (1) Widows/Wards of deceased/disabled servicemen can avail compassionate appointment in the same organization. (2) Some state governments provide reservation for wards of ESM (2-5%). (3) Defence quota seats in educational institutions for children. (4) ESM contributory health scheme (ECHS) covers family members. (5) In some CAPF/Police recruitments, wards of ESM/serving personnel get bonus marks. The dependent must produce a relationship certificate from Zila Sainik Board.