Pension Growth Journey: OROP-3 to 8th CPC 

A quick insight into how pensions for defence personnel are evolving.

OROP-3 Pension (2024)

Example – Sepoy (15 years service):Basic Pension: ₹20,325 – With 62% DR: ₹32,927 Implemented w.e.f. 01.07.2024

Expected 8th CPC Pension

Fitment Factor: 1.92 (Projected) Sepoy (Same case) Pension: ₹39,024/month  Difference: ₹6,098 hike! 

Rank-wise Comparison 

What’s Fueling the Jump?

– DR assumed @ 62% by Jan 2026 – Projected 8th CPC Fitment      Factor = 1.92 – Pension rise from ₹6,000 to      ₹13,000+

Important Note

Fitment factor is not yet officially declared  8th CPC expected to be implemented from Jan 2026 Final figures may vary after actual Gazette notification

Summary 

OROP-3 has set the stage. 8th CPC may significantly boost pensions. All ranks expected to benefit!

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