Military Veterans Welfare
🔰 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
The Process to Facilitate our Veterans To enhance accessibility to healthcare for Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) beneficiaries, especially those in remote locations or with mobility issues, the Ministry of Defence (Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare – DESW) has sanctioned the home delivery of Not Available (NA) medicines. This facility is restricted to: The initiative is … Read more
Author : Bikash De – Editor, ESM Info Club 🔹 Introduction: Honouring Those Who Serve Twice Ex-Servicemen are among the rarest category of citizens who serve the nation twice—once on the frontlines defending sovereignty, and again through civil re-employment, contributing to the functioning of government and public systems. Despite their unmatched discipline, experience, and sacrifice, … Read more
A Persistent Injustice with PBOR Despite years of dedicated service to the nation, Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) from the Army, Navy, and Air Force continue to face systemic discrimination when it comes to pay fixation upon reemployment in Central Government Departments. While Commissioned Officers receive pay benefits aligned with their last drawn pay (with … Read more
ECHS Mobile Number Change The Central Organisation ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) has introduced a streamlined online procedure to address the issue of incorrect mobile numbers being entered during the registration process of ECHS applications. A significant number of ESMs (Ex-Servicemen) or Primary Beneficiaries were found to be feeding wrong mobile numbers, leading to non-receipt … Read more
🔹 Supreme Court’s Strong Remarks on Assault Allegations Against Army Officer In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized the importance of respecting the Indian Armed Forces, stating that the nation is able to sleep peacefully in their homes only because of the soldiers who protect the country by risking their lives … Read more
Background & Policy Context Office Memorandum: 1 February 2006 “Recruits boarded out/released on medical grounds and granted medical/disability pension shall be covered under the category of ‘Ex‑servicemen’ for all practical purposes. DOP&T Notification & 2013 Clarification Removal of Cut-Off Date (2014) Key Provisions: Summary Table Provision / Date Rationale / Scope 01 Feb 2006 OM Initial policy: … Read more
The Indian Ministry of Defence has launched an integrated pension management system called SPARSH (System for Pension Administration – Raksha). This digital initiative, led by the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), aims to streamline and modernize pension disbursement for defence pensioners, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accountability. Approx 33 lakh defence pensioners are getting pension … Read more
Registered Post is now past and it will no more be possible in India. A Circular issued by Government of India, Department of Posts (Mails Operations Division) on 02 July 2025 related to amendment of Administrative Instructions, SOPs, and Operational Guidelines due to the Merger of Registered Post with Speed Post (for Domestic Transmission) 🔹 … Read more
SBI Designates 699 Branches as SPARSH Service Centres for Defence Pensioners In a significant step towards streamlining pension-related services for the defence veteran community, the State Bank of India (SBI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (PCDA) in July 2025. As part of this MoU, 699 SBI … Read more
The reemployment of ex-servicemen, particularly Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Other Ranks (OR) from the Indian Armed Forces, in central civil services and public sector undertakings (PSUs) is a crucial initiative aimed at leveraging their experience and discipline. However, a significant anomaly has long been observed in the process of pay fixation upon their reemployment. … Read more
IGI Aviation Services has announced a major recruitment drive for 1,446 posts, including Airport Ground Staff and Loader positions. Eligible candidates, especially from West Bengal, are encouraged to apply. Below are the full details of the vacancies, eligibility, application process, and exam structure: Vacancy Details: 1. Airport Ground Staff 2. Loader Selection Process: The exam … Read more
Key Highlights: Background: The Uttarakhand government had issued an order on May 22, 2020, stating that if an ex-serviceman had already availed reservation benefits once in a state government job, he would not be eligible for the same benefit again. Petition Details: High Court Verdict: This ruling by the Uttarakhand High Court is a significant … Read more
All-India Relation & Sportsmen Rally Recruitment Calendar The Indian Army has officially announced the Rally Bharti (Recruitment) dates for various regimental centres across India. These rallies are open for Relation Bharti, Sportsmen Category, and in some cases, Musician Category as well. The dates range from 31st July 2025 to 16th August 2025, with the majority … Read more
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