Pension guidelines: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently came out with a uniform procedure to simplify the process of updating names and dates of birth in Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) for retired personnel and their dependents.
This comes following recommendations from a Tri-Service Committee led by the Additional Director General of Military Personnel (Policy & Planning). The simplified procedure was approved by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) via a directive issued in October 2024.
A unified approach for all services
Previously, the process of correcting names or dates of birth in PPOs varied across the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The new uniform procedure ensures consistency across all three services, reducing the documentation burden for retired personnel and their families.
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Streamline the process of making corrections to PPOs.
Minimise the complexity of documentation required.
Simplified Steps for Changing Date of Birth
For retired personnel:
Corrections to the date of birth of retired officers, Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), and Other Ranks (ORs) will only be permitted for bonafide mistakes. These errors will be rectified based on the commissioning letter or enrolment form.
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For dependents:
To correct or endorse the date of birth of dependents, the following documents are required:
A self-attested copy of PAN Card, Matriculation Certificate, Passport, ECHS Card, Driving License, Election ID, or Aadhar Card.
A declaration on non-judicial stamp paper affirming the correct date of birth.
For children, a birth certificate from the Registrar, municipal authorities, local panchayat, or head of a recognized school.
Procedure for name changes For retired personnel:
Retired personnel seeking corrections or amendments to their names, including surnames, first names, middle names, or spelling errors, must follow these steps:
Submit a personal application.
Provide a Gazette notification (required for officers,
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