Budget 2018 impact – Navy, Air Force also feel pinch of personnel costs
Given the importance of equipment modernisation, the overall defence budget should rise at least at the same pace as salaries and pensions.
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As Defence Minister Nirmala Will Have to Hit the Ground Running (Hindi Version Included)
Ms. Sitharaman has a multitude of challenges to tackle in South Block which did not have a full-time Defence Minister for over 10 months.
One time relaxation from the ceiling of 5% for compassionate appointments
BPMS requests for Grant of one-time relaxation from the ceiling of 5% for compassionate appointments in the Ministry of Defence.
Maintenance allowance cases within armed forces should be dealt in civil courts: MoD panel
Accepting the recommendations of an experts committee, the Ministry of Defence has instructed the military authorities to avoid ordering grant of maintenance allowance to estranged spouses from pay and allowances of military personnel,…
Clarification on Downgrading of status of Military Officers
Clarification regarding reports on Downgrading of status of Military Officers - No down-gradation or any change in the existing equivalence of the Service ranks whatsoever.
Comparison of Pay between Central Government Civilian and Defence Forces Officers
Comparison table on basic pay of Civilian and Defence officers on 7th Pay Commission is prepared. Viewers can compare cadre wise pay scales side by side.
Change of Date of Birth / Age of Family Pensioners for Additional Pension
Additional pension/ family pension is allowed on the basis of the date of birth/age recorded in the Pension Payment Order/Discharge Certificate or other office records.
Recruitment in Army – Defence Minister replies in Lok Sabha
Recruitment in Army - Recruitable Male Population, All India Merit, Open Competitive Examinations are various methods used for recruitment in posts such as Other ranks, Sailers, Airmen, Soldiers, Officers etc
Family Pension for Unmarried Daughters of Armed Forces personnel
Eligibility of Unmarried Daughters of Armed Forces personnel for grant of Family Pension beyond 25 years of Age
Defence Pay Anomaly after 6CPC
Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission and several improvements made thereon by the Government have been largely well received by the armed forces personnel including ex-servicemen.