Subedar (Retd.) P. Chandrasekaran

Retired Subedar, Indian Army

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.

Stories by Subedar (Retd.) P. Chandrasekaran

Defence

Defence Children Education Benefits 2026: GITAM, SASTRA, Lawrence, ALLEN Concessions

Education concessions for defence families in 2026: GITAM MBBS and B.Tech seats, SASTRA scholarships, Lawrence School subsidies and ALLEN discounts.

13 Oct 2026

Defence

SPARSH Veteran Cell Thiruvananthapuram: Full Support List

SPARSH Veteran Cell at Station HQ Thiruvananthapuram now helps pensioners with Life Certificate, family pension, ECHS, AGIF and more.

18 Aug 2026

Defence

Sainik Rest House Thiruvananthapuram: Room Rates

Sainik Rest House Thiruvananthapuram room rates start at Rs 75 for ESM. Full price list, timings, and booking contact details inside.

15 Aug 2026

Orders

CPCB Orders MTS, Drivers to Wear Uniform in Office

CPCB directs all MTS and drivers to wear uniform during office hours. Full dress code specifications for men and women employees.

14 Aug 2026

Defence

ECHS HCO MoA Deadline Extended to 30 September 2026

ECHS empanelled hospitals get until 30 September 2026 to sign the revised CGHS-rate MoA. Fresh empanelment portal to reopen too.

12 Aug 2026

Defence

6 New ECHS Empanelled Hospitals: June 2026 List

New ECHS empanelled hospitals approved in June 2026 across Agra, Kolhapur, Ahmednagar, Asansol, Nepal, and Ernakulam. Full list and details.

12 Aug 2026

Defence

Zila Sainik Board Contact Directory 2026: All States

Zila Sainik Board contact directory 2026 with phone numbers, addresses, and emails for every district office across India, state by state.

10 Aug 2026

Defence

ECHS Referral to Civil Hospital: Full Process 2026

ECHS referral to civil hospital: when you need one, how to get it, validity period, and the rules most beneficiaries get wrong.

1 Aug 2026

Schemes

DDA Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026: Flats & Prices

DDA Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026 offers 25% off Narela flats for govt employees and ex-servicemen. Corrected prices, dates, and how to apply.

29 Jul 2026

8th CPC

8th CPC and OROP: Combined Pension Effect Explained

OROP and 8th CPC pension increases could stack for military pensioners. Here is how the two frameworks actually interact, in plain terms.

29 Jul 2026

Pension

Change Bank Account in SPARSH: Full Process 2026

Change bank account in SPARSH the right way: step-by-step process, the 20th-of-month deadline, and mistakes that delay your pension.

26 Jul 2026

Defence

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.

25 Jul 2026

Defence

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.

24 Jul 2026

Defence

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.

23 Jul 2026

Schemes

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.

23 Jul 2026

Defence

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.

22 Jul 2026

Orders

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.

17 Jul 2026

Defence

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.

16 Jul 2026

Defence

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.

15 Jul 2026

Defence

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.

14 Jul 2026

Pension

SPARSH PPO Number Changed: Find Your New One Online

SPARSH PPO number changed after migration? Find your updated number online using Service Number and bank details, no login needed.

14 Jul 2026