Military Veterans Welfare
Editor ESM Info Club 🛡️ Introduction Our soldiers are the backbone of national security, and protecting them from potential threats is essential to honor their service. The Chandigarh Police, under the directive of the Director General of Police, UT, has issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP 1701-Z) to guide its officers in dealing with Army personnel involved in … Read more
Leave Travel Concession (LTC) is one of the most recognized allowances available to serving Central Government employees, allowing them reimbursement of travel expenses for visiting home or other parts of the country. However, in recent times, there has been a growing demand to extend the LTC benefit to pensioners, particularly after every four years — … Read more
The Indian government introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) in April 2025 as an alternative to the National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees. While many are debating which is better — UPS or NPS — the real question is: How can UPS become a better and sustainable option for government employees? Despite the … Read more
📍 Rallying Call: “23 जुलाई 2025 को दिल्ली चलो, चलो दिल्ली!” In a bold and united stand, thousands of ex-servicemen from across the country are expected to gather in Delhi on 23rd July 2025 (Wednesday) to press for their long-standing demands, including Actual One Rank One Pension (OROP), fair pay fixation for re-employed personnel, and … Read more
The table given here presents a comparative view of pension revisions under OROP-2, OROP-3, and the expected 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) with a projected fitment factor of 1.92. The calculations include anticipated Dearness Relief (DR) and show a pension increase difference. 🔹 Key Components in the Table Abbreviation Meaning Q.S. Qualifying Service (in years) … Read more
The pensionary benefits for the families of deceased Armed Forces personnel are governed by well-defined provisions under the Pension Regulations for the Armed Forces. These provisions ensure financial support to the family or dependents after the death of the service member, whether in service or after retirement. 👪 Family Pension ✅ Eligibility Criteria: Family pension … Read more
Why Disability Pension Case of Supreme Court is Important Recently, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court dismissed the challenge filed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) against the orders passed by the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) in nearly 300 cases.These AFT orders had granted disability pension to soldiers whose disabilities had been assessed as “Neither Attributable … Read more
Have you ever noticed how some people walk into a room and instantly draw attention? It’s as if their energy is contagious, their presence magnetic. Ever wondered how you could become one of those charismatic individuals? Well, the good news is that an attractive personality can be developed — with the right mindset and a … Read more
Why Renewal of ECHS Card Important ? The Central Organisation ECHS has issued comprehensive instructions vide Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), Delhi Cantt – Letter No: B/49711-NSC/AG/ECHS/Gen Corr Dated : 10 June 2025 regarding Annual Validation of ECHS membership for dependents (excluding spouses). Based on field feedback and administrative inputs, the new … Read more
Last Date to Apply Today 14,582 Posts The Staff Selection Commission’s Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) Examination 2025 is one of the country’s premier gateways to Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ central government posts. With 14,582 vacancies across ministries, departments, constitutional bodies and tribunals, lakhs of graduates are racing against the clock to submit their applications … Read more
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025 (SSC CHSL 2025). This annual recruitment drive aims to fill 3,131 Group C posts, including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) roles in various government departments. 🔔 Key Highlights … Read more
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar in CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) and CBN (Central Bureau of Narcotics) for the year 2025. This presents a valuable opportunity for 10th-pass candidates, including Ex-Servicemen (ESM), to apply for Group ‘C’ non-gazetted … Read more
On July 1, 2025, the Delhi High Court delivered a landmark judgment in a batch of writ petitions led by W.P.(C) 140/2024, upholding the rights of armed forces veterans to disability pensions. This ruling reaffirmed and clarified crucial principles regarding the attribution and aggravation of disabilities suffered by personnel during military service. The decision dismissed … Read more
पेरेंटिंग कोई परफेक्शन का खेल नहीं है। लेकिन अगर आप इस लेख में बताई गई बातों का 50% भी पालन कर पाएं, तो मेरे हिसाब से आप एक बेहतरीन माता-पिता हैं — न तो “अबस्यूजिव” और न ही “वायलेन्ट”। 🌱 बदलाव की शुरुआत बचपन से करें अगर आपका बच्चा 15 साल का हो गया है, … Read more
आजकल जब आप किसी भी MBA प्रोग्राम को देखेंगे, खासकर मार्केटिंग स्पेशलाइज़ेशन में, तो एक चीज़ बहुत कॉमन दिखाई देगी — कॉलेज की वेबसाइट पर लिखा होता है: “100% प्लेसमेंट”। इस लाइन को पढ़कर स्टूडेंट्स का एक्साइटमेंट लेवल काफी बढ़ जाता है। उन्हें लगता है कि अगर 100% प्लेसमेंट है तो नौकरी तो पक्की है, … Read more
Since 1986, re-employed Ex-Servicemen belonging to the PBOR (Personnel Below Officer Rank) category, who are engaged in Central Civil Services, have been systematically deprived of pay fixation benefits based on their past military service. This long-standing disparity has been repeatedly highlighted and represented by various Service Headquarters and Ex-Servicemen Associations over the years. After sustained … Read more
सेवानिवृत्त सैनिकों (Ex-Servicemen) को लेकर अक्सर यह भ्रम बना रहता है कि क्या उन्हें टोल प्लाजा पर टोल टैक्स से छूट मिलती है या नहीं। कई बार ऐसे मामलों में टोल कर्मियों से विवाद भी होते हैं। लेकिन अब यह विषय पूरी तरह स्पष्ट हो गया है। दो आधिकारिक दस्तावेजों—एक नीति पत्र (Policy Letter) और … Read more
Ex-servicemen re-employed in Central Civil Services, Autonomous Bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) often face inconsistencies in the fixation and protection of their pay. Despite their dedicated service and valuable experience, these personnel encounter procedural ambiguities and policy variations upon rejoining government service or public sector institutions. Recognizing this long-standing grievance, the Department of Personnel … Read more
The Discharge Book is a crucial service document issued to airmen and Non-Combatants (Enrolled) [NC(E)] upon retirement from the Indian Air Force. It serves as a permanent record of service and is essential for pension, identification, and availing post-retirement benefits. Earlier, Discharge Books were issued by the individual’s last serving unit. However, in cases of … Read more
Exposing the Reality: 95% ESM Posts Remain Vacant Every Year रेलवे भर्ती बोर्ड (RRB) की परीक्षाओं में सामान्य वर्ग के उम्मीदवारों (76.82) और पूर्व सैनिकों (ESM) के उम्मीदवारों (30.14) के कट-ऑफ अंकों में भारी अंतर को उजागर करने वाले हालिया बयान ने बहस छेड़ दी है। हालांकि ऐसे आंकड़े यह संकेत देते हैं कि पूर्व … Read more