What is One Rank One Pension (OROP)?
One Rank One Pension (OROP) is the landmark Government of India scheme ensuring that defence personnel of the SAME RANK retiring with SAME LENGTH OF SERVICE get the SAME PENSION, regardless of retirement date. Approved November 2015 (effective from 1 July 2014). Periodically revised every 5 years. OROP-2 revision (Jan 2022) covered pensions till 1 July 2019. The Defence Ministry has approved further revision (OROP-3) effective from 1 July 2024, benefiting over 25 lakh ex-servicemen, war widows, and disabled soldiers. Pension arrears for OROP-3 are being disbursed through the SPARSH (System for Pension Administration RAKSHA) portal.
One Rank One Pension (OROP) — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | One Rank One Pension (OROP) 2026 — Defence Pensioners Equal Pension by Rank | Latest OROP-3 Revision |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2015 |
| Benefit | Equal pension for same rank + same service length defence pensioners — periodic revision every 5 years — arrears via SPARSH portal |
| Category | Finance |
| Last Verified | 16 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://sparsh.defencepension.gov.in |
Benefits of One Rank One Pension (OROP)
Equal pension for same rank + same service length defence pensioners — periodic revision every 5 years — arrears via SPARSH portal
Who is Eligible for One Rank One Pension (OROP)?
- ✓Ex-servicemen of Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard)
- ✓Pre-2014 retirees specifically benefited under OROP
- ✓Pension based on retirement date (revisions every 5 years)
- ✓Family pensioners (war widows, dependents)
- ✓Disabled pensioners under appropriate Disability Pension category
Documents Required for One Rank One Pension (OROP)
How to Apply for One Rank One Pension (OROP) Online?
- 1OROP applies automatically to eligible ex-servicemen — there is no fresh application to file.
- 2Existing pensioners register on the SPARSH portal at sparsh.defencepension.gov.in.
- 3Log in to SPARSH using your Service ID number and PPO (Pension Payment Order) details.
- 4Link your Aadhaar Card and Aadhaar-linked bank account for pension credit.
- 5Check your revised pension slab under the current OROP-3 revision effective 1 July 2024.
- 6Family pensioners like war widows and dependents can check and update records through SPARSH too.
- 7Pension arrears from the revision are disbursed automatically by the Defence Ministry via SPARSH.
Official Government Portal
Submit your application yourself on sparsh.defencepension.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
🔗Apply on sparsh.defencepension.gov.in