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Background The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has issued an official memorandum dated 23rd July 2025, in response to representations regarding the reduction of the commutation period of pension from 15 years to 12 years. Subject of Representation Many pensioners have been requesting that the commuted portion of their pension be restored after 12 … Read more

New Scheme Approved by MoD (DESW) Dated: 25 July 2025Issued by: Central Organisation ECHS, Adjutant General’s Branch, IHQ of MoD (Army), Delhi Cantt. To enhance healthcare accessibility, the Ministry of Defence (DESW) has approved the Home Delivery of Not Available (NA) Medicines for specific ECHS beneficiaries through their parent polyclinics. Eligible Beneficiaries: Home delivery services … Read more

New Policy Update from Directorate General of Recruiting – July 2025 In a major boost to the families of serving soldiers, ex-servicemen, and war widows, the Indian Army has extended the benefit of bonus marks to two wards (instead of one) under the Unit Headquarters (UHQ) Quota Recruitment Scheme. This policy change will take effect … Read more

The Directorate of Canteen Services (CSD) under the Quartermaster General’s Branch (QMG) has introduced several veteran-friendly reforms aimed at improving the experience of serving personnel, ex-servicemen, and their families. From increasing monetary limits for vehicle purchases to easing card renewals, these changes reflect a major upgrade in the CSD ecosystem. CSD Smart Card Renewal Portal … Read more

Since 1986, re-employed ex-servicemen from the Commissioned Officer category have been entitled to pay fixation at the same stage as their last drawn pay in the armed forces, with applicable allowances and a partial deduction of pension. In contrast, Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) are denied similar treatment and are instead placed at par with … Read more

🎤 होस्ट (प्रश्न 1):नमस्कार श्रोताओं! आज हम एक ऐसे मुद्दे पर बात करने जा रहे हैं जो हजारों पूर्व सैनिकों को प्रभावित करता है — सिविल सेवाओं में पुनर्नियुक्ति के समय वेतन निर्धारण में अनियमितता। सबसे पहले बताइए, ‘पे फिक्सेशन’ होता क्या है और ये पूर्व सैनिकों के लिए इतना अहम क्यों है? 🎧 गेस्ट … Read more

Securing a government job after retiring from the Indian Armed Forces has become increasingly competitive. In this scenario, joining the Defence Security Corps (DSC) offers a promising opportunity with a respectable salary and job stability. Below are the complete details of the upcoming recruitment programme: 📅 Notification Date: 16 July 2025 🔰 Organized by: DSC … Read more

Why Reimbursement ? Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) beneficiaries may sometimes be prescribed medicines that are not available at ECHS Polyclinics. In such cases, veterans and dependents are entitled to purchase from the market and claim reimbursement. This guide outlines the complete procedure to claim such reimbursements. ✅ Step 1: Ensure the Prescription is from … Read more

 The Rehabilitation Imperative India is home to 2.78 million ex‑servicemen (ESM), with nearly 60,000 soldiers hanging up their boots each year—often in their late 30s. Early retirement keeps the military youthful, but it also means veterans must build a “second life” to meet financial and social obligations. To smooth that transition, the Ministry of Defence runs a … Read more

Parliament’s Official Word On 21 July 2025 the Ministry of Finance, replying to Unstarred Question No. 150 in the Lok Sabha, confirmed four key points: Why it matters: A formal reply in Parliament creates a statutory record and effectively locks the executive into the commissioning process. What Exactly Is a Central Pay Commission? Since 1946, every 8‑10 years an expert panel … Read more

India’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a transformation that places it at the heart of economic recovery, job creation, and global supply chain realignment. Backed by strong data, growing investor confidence, and strategic policy initiatives, the sector is fast becoming a cornerstone of India’s aspirations to become a $5 trillion economy and a global manufacturing powerhouse. … Read more

Jai Hind! Welcome to ESM Info Club, in todays discussion , it brings you the untold struggles and triumphs of India’s soldiers—on and off the battlefield. Understanding Disability Pension* “Disability pension – यह सिर्फ एक आर्थिक सहायता नहीं है, बल्कि एक सैनिक की सेवा और बलिदान का सम्मान है। Indian Army के जवान अक्सर harsh … Read more

SPARSH ek comprehensive digital platform hai jo Ministry of Defence ke under, Principal Controller of Defence Accounts dwara develop aur maintain kiya gaya hai. Yeh ek centralized system hai jo defence pension se related sabhi services ka end-to-end management provide karta hai. SPARSH ke through defence pensioners—jaise ex-servicemen, defence civilians aur unke families—bahut hi aasani … Read more

A delegation of re-employed ex-servicemen, led by Nb Sub Pankaj Patil (re-employed in a Central Autonomous Body) along with four other members working in the Indian Railways and Income Tax Department, met Hon’ble Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), representing the Modi Government, at his Mumbai office today. 🛡️ Objective of the … Read more

What is the Pay Fixation Issue Thousands of Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) leave the Armed Forces at 37‑40 years—nearly two decades before the standard civilian superannuation age. To soften this early exit the Government of India (GoI) permits re‑employment in ministries, departments, public‑sector banks (PSBs) and other bodies. How­ever, the benefit that matters most—pay fixation—is … Read more

Director General of Posts & Ors. v. B. Ravindran & Anr. Supreme Court of India, Civil Appeals 14493‑14512 of 1996, decision dated 8 November 1996 on Pay fixation of Reemployed Exserviceman in Central Civil Services – PBOR is reproduced here in detils. Background of the Case related to Pay Fixation in Reemployed Post Supreme Court has delivered an important judgement in favour of the Reemployed Exserviceman which allows … Read more