Must Know for ESM & Dependents : Pensionery Benifits Applicable to them

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various types of pensions entitled to ESM and their NOK/Dependents are discussed here. A thorough knowledge of these aspects must for every ESM family members. Service Pension : Service pension is entitled to Ex-Servicemen PBOR on completion of minimum 15 years of qualifying service. For officers, 20 Years of qualifying service required. Amount of service … Read more

Golden Jubilee of SPARSH Outreach Programme

SPARSH is actively providing Pension and pension related services to the Defence pensioners since the year 2021. The DAD dept with active guidance of PCDA, (P), Prayagraj has spreaded SPARSH Outreach programme to provide help and support related to accessing the SPARSH portal to avail various utility services. Honouring Legacy and Service The 50th SPARSH … Read more

When You Entitled Special Family Pension ? Lets know the Rules

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Eligible Criteria for award of Spaecial Family Pension Govt employees including Armed Forces personnel are entitled to get service pension / disability pension on their retirement and invalidment. After their passing away, the eligible Family members are entitled to get Family Pension. In this article, we will know the basic rules of Special Family Pension. … Read more

Revised DD Quota Train Seat Reservation for Soldiers in 2026

DD Quota reservation of seats in all trains have been revised for soldiers from 2025. A detailed table containing the number of revised seats revised for soldiers is available in this article. PDF copy can be downloaded also as link at the bottom. File No.CR-HQ000MM/150/2024-0/0 CCM(PM)/HQ/CROffice of the Chief Commercial Manager(Passenger Marketing)                                 PRS … Read more

Kendriya Sainik Board : in service to Veterans & War Widows

The Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) plays a crucial role in supporting veterans and their family members in India. KSB is an important component of the Ministry of Defence, dedicated to providing various grants, job opportunities, and rehabilitation services for ex-servicemen (ESM) and their dependents. One of the key functions of KSB is to provide support … Read more

The Concept of Disability Pension in the Indian Armed Forces with GMO 2023

The Concept of Disability Pension in the Indian Armed Forces with GMO 2023

The Indian Armed Forces play a pivotal role in maintaining the sovereignty and security of the nation. In recognition of the sacrifices made by its personnel, the Government of India has established a framework for financial support through disability pensions and invalid pensions. These provisions aim to assist armed forces personnel who are unable to … Read more

Dependents of ESM – Eligibility Criteria Update for ECHS Membership of Son Daughter Parents and Spouse

Daughters are Eligible for ECHS benefits withe these Criteria Unmarried and Unemployed Daughters: They are considered dependents regardless of age, until they get married or start earning an income exceeding ₹9,000 per month (excluding DA). ​​ Married Daughters: Once married, daughters are no longer eligible as dependents under ECHS, irrespective of their employment status or … Read more

Grant of Notional Increment to the Central Government Employees retiring from service in June and December 

The Hon’ble Supreme Court has ordered/allowed the grant of one annual increment to the petitioners retiring on 30th June or 31st December, which they earned on the last day of their service for rendering one year qualifying service preceding one year to the date of retirement. It has been decided to extend the benefit of … Read more

Double Family Pension for NOK of Ex-Servicemen Retired from Civil Job

Retirement ya discharge hone ke baad, ex-servicemen ko unki service ke liye pension milti hai, aur unke death ke baad unki family ko Family Pension milti hai. Agar koi ex-serviceman re-employment (dobara sarkari naukri) le leta hai, to use current office se salary aur Defence authority se military pension dono milte hain. Jab wo re-employed … Read more

Govt Instruction on Name and DOB in SPARSH PPO

ENDORSEMENT/ CHANGE/ CORRECTION NAME & DOB OF SPOUSE IN PPO/ SPARSH The Spouse of an ESM is the first claimant of Pension & Entitlements on his/ her demise. It is important that details of spouse are correctly notified in PPO. There are elderly Veterans who retired when such provisions were not existing and many later … Read more

This information on your Pension Account has never Brought to you Earlier

As per norms of Banking  “Pension Bank Account’ is a Savings Account.  Normally the ‘Spouse is  a ‘Joint Account-Holder’ Under ‘Either or Survivor’ Scheme in your  pension bank account.  It is essential to record a nominee also in your account.  A ‘Nominee’ should be provided Compulsorily.  Lets know  why nominee must be registered in your … Read more

Counting of Pre-retirement Service for Pay Fixation and Seniority

Military and civil pensioners, on reemployment their pay is generally fixed as per DOP&T order in this regard issued from time to time. Central Civil Services Pension Regulations 1979 provides the scope for continuation of service period alongwith previous service length and qualify for pension. After revision of the CCS Pension Rules in the year … Read more

Special Honour and Care in Military Hospital

Govt of India, MoD has taken keen initiative for war disabled soldiers inservice and evern after retirement in Military Hospitals also. A detailed info containing letter issued by DGMS is reproduced below –  Adjutant Generals BranchDte Gen of Medical Services (Army)New Delhi 110001 B/76782/ECHS/Policy/DGMS-511 25                                    25 Oct 2024 HeadquartersSouthern Command (Med)Eastern Command (Med)Western Command … Read more

Happy Diwali to all our Readers Soldiers and Veterans

Wishing you heartfelt greetings on the festival of Diwali, the celebration of prosperity, wealth, and inner and outer light. May this festival bring joy, peace, and success to your life. समृद्धि, धन और आंतरिक और बाहरी प्रकाश के उत्सव, दिवाली के त्योहार पर आपको हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। यह त्योहार आपके जीवन में आनंद, शांति और सफलता … Read more

Pay Fixation and Counting of Military Service Before Retirement  for Reemployed Exservicemen as per CCS Pension Rules 2021

CCS Pension Rules 1972 has now been revised to CCS Pension Rules 2021.  Those who have reemployed on or after 01.01.2004,  this rules is no more effective for them.  However, due to misinterpretation of Rule 19 and 20 of CCS Pension Rules 2021 and DOP&PW letter dt 02.10.2021, reemployed exservicemen are approaching Court to get … Read more