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    Subedar (Retd.) P. Chandrasekaran

    Retired Subedar, Indian Army

    Indian Army · Retired Subedar (JCO)

    About Subedar (Retd.) P. Chandrasekaran

    Subedar (Retd.) P. Chandrasekaran served the Indian Army as a Junior Commissioned Officer, retiring at the rank of Subedar. He has first-hand experience of Military Service Pay, OROP revisions, the ECHS medical scheme and the ex-servicemen resettlement and pension process. He reviews CG Seva's defence pay, pension and ex-servicemen benefit content for on-the-ground accuracy.

    Areas of expertise

    Defence PayPensionAllowances

    Government news reviewed by Subedar (Retd.) P. Chandrasekaran

    Schemes & Benefits
    Add Dependent in ECHS 2026: Full Process & Documents
    Add dependent in ECHS 2026: eligibility rules for spouse, children and parents, required documents, and the step-by-step process explained.
    Schemes & Benefits
    Sainik Sadan Puri Holiday Home: Rates & Booking 2026
    Sainik Sadan Puri Holiday Home offers rooms from Rs 650/day for defence families. Full tariff, booking numbers, timings and rules inside.
    Schemes & Benefits
    MBBS/BDS Central Pool Quota 2026: Apply by Aug 28
    MBBS BDS Central Pool Quota 2026 applications are open for defence families till 28 August. Check priority list, documents, and how to apply.
    Schemes & Benefits
    Agniveer Reservation in CAPF 2026: 50% Quota Rules
    Agniveer reservation in CAPF 2026 is now 50%, up from 10% in 2022. Here is the age relaxation, exam exemption, and eligibility explained.
    Schemes & Benefits
    CSD Liquor Quota Rules 2026: Full Entitlement Guide
    CSD liquor quota rules 2026 explained: category-wise entitlement, widow benefits, Scotch limits, Smart Card renewal, and the pending High Court case.
    DA & 8th CPC
    Railway Relaxes Wagon Rule for Military Trains: 20 vs 30
    Railway Board has relaxed the minimum wagon requirement for military mixed trains from 30 to 20 bogies for one year. Here's what changed and why.
    Schemes & Benefits
    NSP Weapon Arms License for Ex-Servicemen: 2026 Guide
    NSP weapon arms license for ex-servicemen: eligibility, documents, NDAL-ALIS steps and Army transfer rules explained for 2026.
    Schemes & Benefits
    ECHS Beneficiary Satyapan App: Aadhaar Now Must for Hospital Treatment
    The ECHS Beneficiary Satyapan Application (BSA App) makes Aadhaar verification mandatory for in-patient (IPD) and costly out-patient (OPD) treatments. Learn what this means for your ECHS benefits.
    Pension & NPS
    SPARSH PPO Number Changed? Here's How to Find Your New One
    If your old PPO number isn't working on SPARSH, don't worry. It's because your pension records moved to the new system. Learn how to quickly find your new SPARSH PPO number online and reset your password, step-by-step.
    Schemes & Benefits
    AWHO Flats 2026: Your Guide to Eligibility, Costs, and How to Apply
    Looking for an AWHO flat? This guide explains eligibility, costs, how to apply, and why Army personnel trust AWHO for their homes. Understand the process simply.

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