No body can predict our life, May be tomorrow will come or not. But we should always be ready to face the prediction of almighty God. We all must ensure that “after me, my family should face minimum difficulties in terms of getting pension and other benefits from Govt. ” So, if you also agreed with me, muist know this process to claim Family pension through SPARSH using your mobile Phone.

How do I report death of a family member in SPARSH?

Go To: Services > Report Event > Death, and provide required details along with copy of Death Certificate

How do I report about a missing family member in SPARSH?

Go To: Services > Report Event > Missing, and provide required details along with copy of FIR

Defence Pensioners Must Do this Action on SPARSH for Family Pension Initiation (FPI)

How do I report about a convicted family member in SPARSH?

Go To: Services > Report Event > Conviction, and provide required details along with copy of Judgement

What is Initiate Family Pension?

You can request for your share of pension via Initiate Family Pension
Go To: Services > Report Event > Initiate Family Pension, and provide required details alongwith necessary documents as applicable

How do I update my basic details (Mobile Number, Bank Account Number, PAN etc.) in SPARSH?

After the identification process is complete and approved, you can manage & update your profile details like personal details, service details, family details etc. by logging in to your SPARSH account.
Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: My Profile > Manage Profile

Delay in Defence Pension this month again ?

How do I add/remove family details (Spouse/Dependents) in SPARSH?

My annual identification is due. How can I identify myself in SPARSH?

You can identify yourself using Aadhar, or provide life certificates issued by designated authorities to have the entitled pension credited to your bank account.

For identification using Aadhar (Digital Life Certificate): Go To: Services > Identification > Digital Life Certificate For identification using Manual Life Certificate: Go To: Services > Identification > Manual Life Certificate

How can I declare my investments or proof of savings for tax purposes in SPARSH?

You can declare & manage your investments in SPARSH by logging into your SPARSH account.
Log in to your SPARSH account,

and go to: Service Requests > Investment Declarations

How can I apply for commutation in SPARSH?

You can apply for commutation by logging into your SPARSH account.
Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: Service Requests > Commutation Requests

I have registered a Service Request in SPARSH. How can I track it?

You can raise a payment related grievance for the same by logging into your SPARSH account.
Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: Grievances > Payment Related > Deduction

How can I report or update re-employment details including discharge from re-employement?

After the identification process is complete and approved, you can report your employment/re-employment details by logging in to your SPARSH account.
Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: My Profile > Employment/Re-Employment

How can I report my marriage/re-marriage?

After the identification process is complete and approved, you can report your marriage/remarriage details by logging in to your SPARSH account.
Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: My Profile > Report Remarriage

How can I request to stop my Fixed Medical Allowance for availing ECHS facility?

For Indian resident pensioners: If you don’t wish to continue availing Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA), you need to update the FMA option in your personal profile by logging in to your SPARSH account.
Go to: My Profile > Manage Profile > Personal Details > Fixed Medical Allowance

How to draw Fixed Medical Allowance if I am not availaing any ECHS facility?

For Indian resident pensioners: If you wish to opt for Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA), you need to update the FMA option in your personal profile by logging in to your SPARSH account.
Note: Your address should be part of the districts eligible for FMA. Please verify your address before applying for FMA.
Go to: My Profile > Manage Profile > Personal Details > Fixed Medical Allowance

How can I claim death gratuity of my late husband?

The demise of the deceased member needs to be reported first
Go To: Services > Report Event > Death, and provide required details along with copy of Death Certificate

Once approved by the compenent authority, apply claim for Family Pension & Death Gratuity.
Go To: Services > Report Event > Initiate Family Pension, and provide required details alongwith necessary documents as applicable