Placement Offices Directory
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What are Placement Offices for Veterans?
After retirement, each service branch runs its own dedicated resettlement and placement network to help veterans transition into civilian employment.
The Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) assists Army veterans with job placements across corporate, security, and government sectors.
The Indian Air Force Placement Cell (IAFPC) and Naval Placement Offices provide similar support for IAF and Navy veterans respectively, connecting them with employers seeking trained, disciplined manpower.
Overseeing resettlement policy at the national level is the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), under the Ministry of Defence, which coordinates training programs, empanelment of employers, and reservation of jobs for ex-servicemen across central and state government roles as well as the private sector.
This tool lets you find the correct placement office contact for your service branch — Army, Navy, or Air Force — so you can register directly and access relevant job openings, training programs, and resettlement schemes.
How to Use This Tool?
- Select your Branch — Army, Navy, or Air Force.
- Choose the relevant Placement Office or Category shown for your branch.
- View the contact details, address, and services offered by that office.
- Reach out directly to register for job openings, resettlement training, or empanelment programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWPO?
The Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) is a resettlement wing that helps Army veterans find civilian employment by connecting them with empanelled companies and organizations across various sectors.
What is DGR and how is it different from AWPO/IAFPC/Naval placement offices?
The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) is the overarching Ministry of Defence body that sets resettlement policy, coordinates training, and reserves jobs for ex-servicemen across all three services. AWPO, IAFPC, and Naval placement offices are service-specific placement wings that work under this broader resettlement framework.
Who is eligible to register with these placement offices?
Retired and retiring personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force are generally eligible. Specific eligibility, such as rank or years of service required, can vary by scheme or empanelled employer, so it’s best to confirm directly with the relevant placement office.
Are these placement services free for veterans?
Placement and resettlement services offered through AWPO, IAFPC, DGR, and Naval placement offices are generally provided free of cost as part of the Ministry of Defence’s resettlement support to veterans.
Do I need to complete a resettlement training course before registering?
Not always, but many placement opportunities are linked to resettlement training programs (like ELTC, computer courses, or DGR-approved technical courses). Completing relevant training can improve your placement chances.
Where can I find current job openings through these offices?
Job openings are typically listed on the respective official portals — exarmynaukri.com for AWPO and iafpc.co.in for IAF placements — alongside direct outreach from the placement office itself.
