Following are some main functions of this department:-
- To register the names of ex-servicemen for employment and forward their names to various departments as per 15% reserved vacancies there in, and to check the roster registers maintained in the various departments.
- To provide assistance to Award Winners in getting their cash award/ annuity/ cash in lieu of land.
- Provide assistance in getting oldage pension @ of Rs.3000/- p.m. to the ex-servicemen and their widows above 60 years of age and having no pension with an annual income below Rs.35,000/- per annum.
- To provide FA to 2nd World War Veterans @ 10,000/- p.m./ widows (Non pensioners) @ Rs.5,000/- p.m.
- To provide help in getting War Jagir to those parents, whose one, two or more sons have served in the Armed Forces during National Emergencies.
- To provide scholarships to the children of ex-servicemen and financial assistance to the blind and disabled ex-servicemen from H.P. Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Fund.
- To provide ex-gratia grant to the families of Armed Forces Personnel killed/disabled in Army operations.
- To re-address the grievances of ex-servicemen, widows, war widows and serving soldiers.
- Disseminating information to the general public regarding the Armed forces in the country and for taking measures to enhance interest in Armed Forces amongst the general public.
- Submit the KSB report for claiming the 75 percent charges for establishment expenditure of RSB and ZSBs of the state.
- Maintain upto date status of ESMs, disabled ESMs, widows and dependents.
- Ensure timely submission of reports and returns to Sect. SWD/DGR and KSB.