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A Life in Service,Honour and Security Thereafter.

Verified pension guidance, useful calculators and official updates for ex-servicemen, widows, family pensioners and Agniveers — reliable information, made just for you.

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Circular-Based Information

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Regular Updates

New policies, circulars and announcements — promptly and on time.

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Complex subjects explained in easy words — in English and in Hindi.

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Latest Updates

  • Policy Change3 August 2026
    CSD car entitlement now goes by pay level

    The 30 Nov 2023 policy (from 1 Feb 2024) replaced engine-capacity caps with price caps by pay level — and expressly lists pensioner widows against the unused quota. Our checker now runs on it.

    Check yours →
  • New Tool3 August 2026
    Free ATS Resume Builder is live

    Turn your service experience into a civilian resume — eight job areas, Word download, and nothing you type leaves your browser.

    Build yours →
  • New Guides3 August 2026
    SPARSH, DGR and jobs — step-by-step guides

    Pension slip, PPO, pension not credited, the petrol-pump quota, security agency scheme — each written from the official documents.

    Start here →
  • Policy Circular24 April 2026
    Dearness Relief raised from 58% to 60%

    Effective 1 January 2026 for all pensioners and family pensioners, under DoP&PW OM No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D).

    Read more →
  • Update24 April 2026
    Arrears for January–March 2026 are payable

    The same order grants arrears of the revised Dearness Relief for the three months — check your pension slip.

    Read more →

All verified rule and rate changes, with their orders →

Who is this website for?

  • Ex-Servicemen

    Information on service pension, facilities, documents and the rules that govern them.

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  • Widows / Family Pensioners

    Family pension, entitlements, eligibility and the application process, explained simply.

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  • Agniveers

    The Seva Nidhi package, benefits, and what comes after the four years.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sainik Desk an official government website?

No. Sainik Desk explains publicly available government rules in simple language. Always confirm your individual case with the concerned official authority.

Are the calculator results final pension orders?

No. Results are estimates based on the information you enter and the cited rules. Your PPO or sanctioning authority determines the final amount.

Does my calculator information leave my device?

No. Calculator inputs are processed in your browser and are not sent to Sainik Desk.

Where do the rates and rules come from?

We use publicly available government orders and circulars. Relevant pages show the source, effective date and last-reviewed date wherever applicable.

How will I know when a pension rate changes?

Important verified changes are shown in Latest Updates with their effective date and source. Calculators are updated only after the applicable order is checked.

What should I do if I find a mistake?

Please send us the correction. Confirmed mistakes are fixed and recorded publicly on the corrections page.