In a heartwarming initiative, the Ayodhya Ram Temple has introduced a dedicated Darshan Pass facility for serving soldiers, Ex-Servicemen, and eligible defence veterans. The new arrangement is aimed at making temple visits smoother and more convenient for members of the Armed Forces who have served or are currently serving the nation. Defence personnel often travel … Read more
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), one of India’s leading defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), has announced the BEL Havildar (Security) Recruitment 2026 for Ex-Servicemen. The recruitment offers a permanent government-sector job at BEL’s Pune Unit, making it an attractive opportunity for retired defence personnel looking for stable employment after military service. BEL has always preferred disciplined … Read more
In a significant decision affecting serving personnel of the Indian Air Force, the Supreme Court has upheld the rule that Air Force members must obtain prior permission from the competent authority before applying for civilian government jobs. The judgment reinforces the importance of discipline and administrative control within the Armed Forces while clarifying that service … Read more
SPARSH (System for Pension Administration – Raksha) has become the main digital pension platform for Defence pensioners across India. Thousands of retired Army, Navy, Air Force personnel and their family pensioners now use SPARSH to check pension details, download pension slips, update personal information, and submit service-related requests. However, many pensioners still face issues such … Read more
The West Bengal Police has announced a special recruitment rally for Ex-Servicemen in 2026, giving retired defence personnel another opportunity to continue serving the nation in a new role. The recruitment drive aims to fill Constable vacancies across different districts of West Bengal through a dedicated selection process meant exclusively for eligible Ex-Servicemen. This initiative … Read more
The 8th Pay Commission has entered an important phase as fresh meeting schedules have been announced for consultations in Delhi, Chennai, and Puducherry. These meetings are expected to play a key role in gathering suggestions from Central Government employees, pensioners, staff associations, and various stakeholders before preparing the Commission’s final recommendations. Employees across different departments … Read more
For many Ex-Servicemen, the SPARSH Pension Payment Order (PPO) is simply seen as a pension document. However, it is much more than that. Your SPARSH PPO is an official record that contains important details about your military career, retirement benefits, pension entitlement, and family benefits. Every veteran should understand the information mentioned in this document … Read more
July 2026 has brought several employment opportunities for retired Army Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), and Other Ranks (OR) who are looking to begin a second career after retirement. Government departments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), private companies, manufacturing industries, banks, security organizations, and defence-related firms have announced fresh vacancies for experienced Ex-Servicemen. Employers continue to … Read more
The Canteen Stores Department (CSD) AFD (Against Firm Demand) Portal continues to be one of the biggest benefits available to serving Armed Forces personnel, Ex-Servicemen, defence civilians, and eligible family pensioners. Through this online portal, beneficiaries can purchase cars, motorcycles, scooters, home appliances, and other AFD-I items at CSD-authorized prices. For 2026, the latest purchase … Read more
9In a significant decision aimed at strengthening the future career prospects of Agniveers, the Government has announced a special recruitment policy for those completing their service under the Agnipath Scheme. Under the new provisions, retired Agniveers will receive 50% reservation in recruitment for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Assam Rifles. Along with … Read more
