https //sparsh.defence pension.gov.in Login : How do I create a Sparsh login ID and password?

Creating a Sparsh login ID and password at sparsh.defencepension.gov.in is simple and easy. Just visit the Sparsh website and click on the ‘Sign Up’ link to register. Enter your personal details like name, address, contact number, etc., and choose a username and password to create your Sparsh account.

System for Pension Administration (RAKSHA) (SPARSH) at sparsh.defencepension.gov.in is being implemented for meeting the pension sanction and disbursement requirements for Armed Forces viz. Army, Navy, Air Force and Defence Civilians.

How do I create a Sparsh login ID and password?

A: Creating a Sparsh login ID and password is simple and easy. Just visit the Sparsh website and click on the ‘Sign Up’ link to register. Enter your personal details like name, address, contact number, etc., and choose a username and password to create your Sparsh account.

How can I view my pension details? (Basic Pension, Disability Element, Gratuity, Other Entitlements etc.) ?

• You can view your pension details in SPARSH.
• Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: My Documents > Entitlements.
• Alternatively, you can access your PPO via My Documents > PPO.

How can I view & download a copy of my monthly pension slips?

• You can view & download your pension slip in SPARSH.
• Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: My Documents > Pension Slip.

How can I view & download a copy of my Pension Payment Order (PPO)?

• You can view & download your pension payment order (PPO) in SPARSH.
• Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: My Documents > Pension Slip.

Where can I find the current & previous rates of DR applicable?

• The table of Dearness Relief (DR) rates applicable till date is available on SPARSH.
• Go To: Pension Orders & Information > Common Problems > Dearness Relief

How can I view the deduction of commutation amount from my pension?

• You can view & download your monthly pension payments & deductions in SPARSH
• Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: My Documents > Pension Slip.

How can I view the date of restoration of the deduction of commutation amount?

• You can view your commutation details in SPARSH
• Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: My Documents > Entitlements.
• Alternatively, you can access your PPO via My Documents > PPO.

What to do if I am not getting correct rate of disability element?

• 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 > Elements of Pension

How can I view that benefit of broadbanding has been given to me?

• You can view your pension details in SPARSH.
• Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: My Documents > Entitlements
• Alternatively, you can access your PPO via My Documents > PPO

How can I view my projected tax details of the financial year?

• You can view your pension details in SPARSH.
• Log in to your SPARSH account, and go to: Services > Projected Tax Summary

Pensioner Portal provides a single window for the pensioners to avail the pension related services such as facility to view the pension details, pension entitlements, pensioner profile details, Income Tax forms etc.

A comprehensive guide which lays out the concept and design of “Pensioner Data Verification (PDV)”

It provides an overview of the process and answers some basic questions of the service pensioner like

• • What are the pre-requisites for PDV ?
  • How will I receive my username and default password for performing PDV ?
  • What details will be available in PDV ?
  • What are the types of changes that the pensioner can flag during PDV ?
  • How to perform PDV ?

What is Pensioner Data Verification 

• Pensioner Data Verification aims at enabling the service pensioner to verify his/her own details before

sanction of pension

• To be completed within 15 days from notification

What are the pre-requisites for PDV ?

For verifying details in the application, the following are required by pensioner:

• Internet connection
• Scanned copy (PDF) of the supporting documents in case of discrepancy marked in PDV requires approval from RO/SHQ

How will I receive my username and default password for performing PDV ?

• Pensioner will receive the username and default password on:
• Mobile number as per the records of RO/SHQ
• Email id as per the records of RO/SHQ

What details will be available in PDV ?

• Following are available to pensioner for verification:

o   Personal Details

− Personal details of the service pensioner like Name, Mobile Number, Address, Aadhaar Number, PAN,

Marital Status

o   Service Details

− Service details like Rank, Regimental Number, Non-Qualifying Service, Net-Qualifying Service, Shape-1, Commutation Recommended,

o   Family Details

− Family details like

• Spouse Details (Name, Adhaar Number, PAN)
• Dependent Details (Name, Relationship, Adhaar Number, PAN) which include son, daughter, father, mother, brother and sister

What are the types of changes that the pensioner can flag during PDV ?

o   Bank Details

− Back account details for pension payment like Account Number, IFSC Code

o   Other Details

− Applicable for JCO/ORs only and provides details of Previous PPO Number (If any)

o   Medical Details

− Medical/Disability details like Medical Board Date, Loading in Age, Disability Details, Ex-Gratia Details,

CAA Details in case when service personnel is not in SHAPE 1 category of fitness

o   Pay Details

− Pay details like Level in Pay Matrix, Pay in Pay Matrix, Group Pay, MS Pay, NPA

How to perform PDV ?

o   Commutation Details

− To be provided by pensioner (Not mandatory)

o   Nominee Details

− To be provided by pensioner (Not mandatory)