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Tax Treatment under Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): Clarification by CBDT The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has issued an Office Memorandum dated 8th July 2025 to clarify the tax treatment of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) introduced as an option under the existing National Pension System … Read more
Family pension is granted to the Next of Kin (NOK) of the deceased soldier/veterans/Civilian employees/retirees. Preference of the family pension is as below :- (a) Wife/husband (Spouse) or Parent (for unmarried)(b) Son / daughter(c) Divorced /Unmarried daughter Family pension to Divorced / widowed daughter has been introduced in the year 2004. Divorced/widowed daughters were made … Read more
SBI Recruiting in Clerical Post The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the Clerk (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment Notification for 2025. A total of 6,589 vacancies have been announced, encompassing both regular and backlog openings Vacancy Breakdown : SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 Important Dates – SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 … Read more
All about this internship The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, plays a crucial role in ensuring the welfare, resettlement, pension, and healthcare needs of retired Indian Armed Forces personnel and their families. To involve young minds in this mission, DESW has launched an Internship Scheme that provides … Read more
This is most important for Ex-Servicemen and Their Families. Why This Advisory is Important? If an ex-serviceman (PBOR or equivalent) passes away due to an accident, the family is eligible to receive an insurance cover of ₹30 lakh under the DSP (Defence Service Pension) scheme. This benefit is available only if the death occurs due … Read more
A variety of guest house and hotel facilities are available across India for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), serving defence personnel, and their families. These facilities aim to provide comfortable accommodation at reasonable rates or through special arrangements with defence organizations. Below is a compiled list of notable options: 1. Shimla – Adm Comdt Guest Rooms 2. Jaipur … Read more
A large number of Army personnel and their dependents regularly visit R&R Hospital (Delhi Cantt), Base Hospital (Delhi Cantt), and Command Hospitals for medical treatment. However, these visits often involve challenges such as: To address these concerns and ensure a smoother experience for the serving community and veterans, a dedicated assistance system has been introduced. … Read more
The Central Organisation, ECHS, issued a circular dated August 13, 2025, introducing major changes to the policy on prior sanction for treatment at non-empanelled hospitals. This reform is designed to reduce delays in approvals and expand access to advanced medical care for Ex-Servicemen and their dependents. Background: Old Policy Framework Under the earlier system, the … Read more
The Air Force Hospital, Bangalore provides comprehensive healthcare services to serving personnel, veterans, and their families. To ensure systematic medical attention and convenience, the hospital operates multiple Outpatient Departments (OPD) with fixed consultation days for each specialty. Below is the detailed OPD schedule department-wise: Specialty-wise OPD Days Medicine & Allied Specialties Surgery & Allied Specialties … Read more
OPD Services at Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata The Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata—commonly referred to as CH(EC), Kolkata—is one of the premier military hospitals in India. It caters not only to serving defence personnel but also to veterans (ex-servicemen), their dependents, and eligible family members.One of the most important facilities here is the Outpatient … Read more
Introduction The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a significant judgment affirming that the death of a soldier during casual leave due to illness is attributable to military service. The decision reinforces the principle that casual leave is treated as duty period, thereby securing the rights of widows and dependents for family pension and … Read more
The Indian Armed Forces Jawans and Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) usually retire at a much younger age compared to their civilian counterparts. Their post-retirement requirements and welfare needs are unique, covering not only pension-related matters but also healthcare, resettlement, and family welfare. Unlike civilian pensioners, ex-servicemen and their families face a range of issues connected … Read more
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Special Entry Scheme provides a golden opportunity for young graduates with an NCC background to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers through the Short Service Commission (SSC). This scheme not only benefits NCC cadets but also extends to the wards of battle casualties of Army personnel. The 123rd Course … Read more
What are Part-II Orders? In the Indian Armed Forces, Part-II Orders are official records of important occurrences or events in the service life of a soldier. These orders ensure that all changes in the personal or family details of a serviceman are correctly documented and updated in official records. Even after retirement, certain life events … Read more
The Goa Human Rights Commission has directed the transport department to ensure that vehicles purchased by personnel of the Indian Armed Forces through military canteens are taxed based on the actual discounted price paid, and not on the vehicle’s market price. Case Background Rights Commission’s Observation RTO’s Stand Key Recommendation The Goa Human Rights Commission … Read more
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially released the notification for UP SI Recruitment 2025, offering a golden opportunity for aspirants looking to join the state police services. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 4,543 vacancies across various cadres including Civil Police, PAC, Armed Police, and the Special … Read more
Recruitment in Indian Air Force 2025 The Indian Air Force (IAF) invites Indian/Gorkha (subject of Nepal) male candidates to participate in the recruitment rally for Airmen in Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical Medical Assistant Trade). The recruitment rally will be held at Airmen Selection Centre, Near Palta Gate, Air Force Station Barrackpore, West Bengal from 27 August … Read more
पंजाब रेजीमेंट सेंटर, ध्यन चंद स्टेडियम, मामून कैंट, पठानकोट द्वारा यूनिट हेडक्वार्टर्स कोटा अग्निवीर भर्ती रैली वर्ष 2025-26 के लिए आयोजित की जा रही है। यह भर्ती रैली 19 अगस्त 2025 से प्रारंभ होगी। अभ्यर्थियों को संबंधित तिथियों पर सुबह 04:00 बजे तक टीसीपी गेट, मामून कैंट पर रिपोर्ट करना अनिवार्य है। भर्ती कार्यक्रम व … Read more
🔰 Introduction The Canteen Stores Department (CSD) offers serving and retired defence personnel the opportunity to purchase brand-new vehicles at concessional rates, exempt from GST and other dealership markups. The scheme ensures that ORs, JCOs, and Officers can avail vehicles that suit their rank-based entitlements. This guide explains: 🎖️ Car Purchase Entitlement as per Rank … Read more
Let’s hold the Legacy of Wearing Medals by Exservicemen Medals are not just metallic insignia — they are symbols of honour, service, sacrifice, and the lifelong pride of having served the nation in uniform. Even after retirement, ex-servicemen remain ambassadors of the Indian Armed Forces. Wearing medals on civil attire during appropriate occasions serves as … Read more