SPARSH (System for Pension Administration – Raksha) is a comprehensive digital platform developed and maintained by the Ministry of Defence through the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (PCDA). It serves as a centralized system for the end-to-end management of defence pension-related services. Through SPARSH, defence pensioners—including ex-servicemen, defence civilians, and their families—can conveniently access essential documents such as the Pension Payment Order (PPO), Corrigendum PPO, monthly pension slips, Form 16 (for income tax purposes), and other pension-related communications. The platform aims to ensure transparency, timely disbursement, self-service capability, and a seamless pension experience for the defence community across India.
Prerequisites to Download SPARSH PPO
- Activated SPARSH account: You will receive your 12-digit PPO number and a system-generated password via SMS/email.
- Complete Pensioner Data Verification (PDV): Ensure your profile—Aadhaar, PAN, bank details—is updated and verified (ESM Corner).
How to Download PPO / Corrigendum PPO
Step 1: Log in
Visit SPARSH portal, select “Pensioner Login”, and enter your PPO number and password.
Step 2: Navigate to “My Documents”
Once logged in, go to the top menu → My Documents → choose PPO / Corrigendum PPO section .
Step 3: View and Download
- A list of your PPO(s) and any Corrigendum PPOs will display.
- Click on a document to preview it in PDF format.
- Select Download PDF or print directly from the portal (CGDA).
How to Download Pension SlipStep 1: Log in
Use the same PPO number and password to log in to SPARSH .
Step 2: Visit Pension Section
Click on Services → Pension → then select Pension Slip from the dropdown menu (DRDO).
Step 3: Select Year and Download
Choose the financial year (e.g., 2024–25), click Generate Slip, then Download or Print the monthly pension slip as a PDF (DRDO, India.gov.in).
Quick Comparison Table
| Document Type | Navigation Path | Action |
|---|---|---|
| PPO / Corrigendum | My Documents → PPO / Corrigendum PPO | View → Download/Print |
| Pension Slip | Services → Pension → Pension Slip (select year) | Generate → Download/Print |
Tips & Troubleshooting
- If you haven’t received login credentials, click “Forgot PPO Password” on the login page or contact the SPARSH helpline: 1800‑180‑5325 (CGDA).
- Ensure your PDV is complete; missing verifications may restrict document access .
- Browser issues? Use the latest version of Chrome or Edge, check PDF settings.
- For errors or discrepancies, use the grievance portal on SPARSH to report issues.
Summary
- SPARSH portal is your centralized platform for pension-related documents.
- PPOs and corrigenda are available under My Documents; pension slips under Pension → Pension Slip.
- You can easily download or print PDFs for official or personal use.
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