AI SummaryOne Rank One Pension (OROP) is a central government scheme that gives equal pension to defence personnel who served in the same rank for the same number of years, no matter when they retired. The latest OROP-3 revision came into effect from 1st July 2024 and covers over 25 lakh ex-servicemen, war widows and disabled soldiers.
Under this scheme, pension is revised every five years. The latest pension tables and the newest circular are available on the official website desw.gov.in, and the arrears from this revision are being paid through the SPARSH portal.
One Rank One Pension (OROP) 2026
OROP was approved by the Government of India in November 2015 and made effective from 1st July 2014. The idea is simple: a pensioner who retires from the same rank with the same years of service should get the same pension, even if the retirement year is different. Earlier, the date of retirement decided the pension, which left a gap between two people retiring in different years.
Pension is re-fixed every five years. The first revision, called OROP-2, was done in January 2022 and covered pensions up to 1st July 2019. The latest revision, known as OROP-3, is effective from 1st July 2024. The Ministry of Defence and the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) run the scheme for all Army, Navy and Air Force veterans.
OROP Revised Pension Table 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | One Rank One Pension (OROP) |
| Shortly known as | OROP Revised Pension |
| Released By | Ministry of Defence (MOD) |
| Approved | November 2015 (effective from 1st July 2014) |
| Scheme For | Retired armed forces personnel, widows and dependents of deceased veterans |
| Benefit | Equal pension for same rank and same years of service |
| Latest Revision | OROP-3 effective from 1st July 2024 |
| Revised Pension Duration | Every Five Years |
| Arrears Payment | Through SPARSH portal |
| Official Website | www.desw.gov.in |
Who is Eligible for One Rank One Pension?
OROP covers all retired personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Defence Security Corps, Territorial Army and Ex-State Defence Forces. Widows and dependents of deceased personnel are also covered under the scheme.
- Commissioned Officers, Honorary Commissioned Officers, JCOs/ORs and Non-Combatants (Enrolled) are eligible for the revised pension.
- Family pensioners, including war widows and dependents, get the benefit of the revision and their arrears.
- Those who took voluntary early retirement, and UK/HKSRA/KCIO pensioners, Pakistan and Burma Army pensioners, and other specific cases named in the MoD notification are not covered.
Documents Needed for One Rank One Pension
There is no fresh application to file for OROP, since the revision applies automatically to eligible pensioners. Still, keep these documents ready when checking or updating records on SPARSH:
- Service ID number and Pension Payment Order (PPO) details.
- Aadhaar Card and an Aadhaar-linked bank account for pension credit.
- Family pensioner documents, if the claim is for a widow or dependent.
How to Check OROP Pension Rates and Arrears
STEP 1 - Go to the official website at desw.gov.in and open the Pension Circulars section to download the latest OROP tables and the circular dated 13th October 2025 that revises pension from 1st July 2024.
STEP 2 - Open the SPARSH portal at sparsh.defencepension.gov.in and log in using the Service ID number and PPO details.
STEP 3 - Link the Aadhaar Card and the Aadhaar-linked bank account so the pension and arrears can be credited.
STEP 4 - Check the revised pension slab under the OROP-3 revision and confirm the arrears that have been disbursed automatically by the Ministry of Defence.
Benefits of the One Rank One Pension Scheme
OROP gives a clear and equal pension to every eligible veteran. The pension is re-fixed based on the average pension of those who retired in the same rank in 2013, and it is revised every five years. Arrears from the revision are paid in four half-yearly instalments, while family pensioners, including those with Special or Liberalized Family Pension and gallantry award winners, get their arrears in one instalment.
For more updates, visit the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) website at desw.gov.in or the SPARSH portal at sparsh.defencepension.gov.in. Veterans can also check related support such as Financial Assistance to Disabled Ex-Servicemen on this site.
FAQ's
What is OROP-3?
OROP-3 is the latest revision of the One Rank One Pension scheme, effective from 1st July 2024. It re-fixes the pension of defence pensioners and family pensioners and covers over 25 lakh ex-servicemen, war widows and disabled soldiers.
How are OROP arrears paid?
Arrears from the OROP-3 revision are being disbursed automatically by the Ministry of Defence through the SPARSH portal. Pensioners can log in to sparsh.defencepension.gov.in to check the arrears.
Is there a fresh application for OROP?
No. OROP applies automatically to eligible ex-servicemen. Existing pensioners only need to register and keep their records updated on the SPARSH portal.