Our History
What began in Mumbai in 1977 as a mission-led recruitment practice has grown into an international organization trusted by employers across sectors and regions. Healthcare became a major part of that journey as global demand for skilled professionals accelerated.
Company Founded
Started in 1977 after Maj. S. P. Khosla retired from the Indian Army. Head Office was set up in Mumbai.
Industry Leadership
Established DSS as a recognised leader in the overseas recruitment industry.
New Delhi Head Office
Head office moved to New Delhi and became a well-known name for delivering skilled human resources to most countries in the Middle East.
Legislation Contribution
Co-wrote the Indian Emigration Act, shaping the legal framework for ethical overseas employment from India.
Middle East Expansion
Started delivering skilled manpower to most countries in the Middle East.
Mumbai Branch
Branch office was established in Mumbai.
Chennai Branch
Branch office was established in Chennai.
Kochi Branch
Branch office was established in Kochi.
100,000 Placements
DSS placed its 100,000th candidate — a landmark milestone in overseas recruitment.
Nepal Branch
Branch office established in Nepal, expanding our South Asian network.
Dubai Branch
Branch office established in Dubai, strengthening our Gulf presence.
200,000 Placements
DSS surpassed 200,000 successful candidate placements globally.
Bangladesh Office
Recruitment office established in Bangladesh, further expanding regional reach.
Healthcare Cell — UK & Ireland
Established a dedicated healthcare recruitment cell focused on placing nurses and doctors in NHS hospitals across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
First NHS Nurses Deployed
First batch of Indian nurses from DHS successfully joined NHS Trust hospitals — a defining moment in healthcare recruitment.
Australia & New Zealand
Expanded healthcare placements to Australia and New Zealand, broadening pathways for Indian nursing professionals into Oceania.
4,500+ Nurses Placed
DHS surpassed 4,500 successful nurse placements and 800 doctor placements internationally.
Poland Expansion
First batch of healthcare professionals from DHS reached Poland, marking entry into Continental Europe.
COVID-19 Response
During the pandemic, DHS deployed healthcare professionals to regions most severely affected by COVID-19, supporting overwhelmed health systems worldwide.
A Global Healthcare Partner
With offices across India, the Gulf, Nepal, and Bangladesh, and thousands of successful placements, DHS continues to connect skilled healthcare professionals with life-changing international opportunities.