Ten District Sainik Welfare Offices
The current official portal states that the Directorate oversees 10 DSWOs at Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, Rajnandgaon, Raigarh, Jashpur, Jagdalpur, Ambikapur, Baikunthpur and Kanker.
Online registration
The official portal provides an online-registration route for ex-servicemen and widows. Use it alongside district verification requirements.
Welfare coverage
The Directorate states that it supports employment, health, CSD-related issues, financial assistance, pension matters, legal/domestic/land issues and other welfare concerns of ESM and families.
State welfare schemes
The current official scheme pages list assistance from the Amalgamated Special Fund/Flag Day Fund, including category-specific financial support. Verify the latest amount and condition before applying.
Employment and self-employment
The Directorate liaises with State departments, undertakings, enterprises and banks for ESM vacancies and assists with self-employment planning and funding.
Pension adalats and rallies
The Department's stated responsibilities include ex-servicemen rallies and pension adalats to publicise concessions and help resolve problems.
What to prepare
Keep discharge/ESM ID, Chhattisgarh residence proof where required, PPO/pension details, bank information, family/dependency records and scheme-specific papers.
Use current DSWO directory
The portal publishes current district officer contacts. Use the live directory because officers and phone numbers can change.
Central benefits are separate
KSB/RMEWF, DGR, ECHS and SPARSH are Central schemes/services. A State or District Sainik Welfare office may verify or assist a case, but the Central scheme's own rules still apply.
Official sources
- Chhattisgarh Directorate of Sainik Welfare – Official Portal
- Chhattisgarh Directorate – Responsibilities
- Chhattisgarh – DSWO Contacts
Source review: 10 September 2026.