The Armed Forces Pension Scheme commenced payment of pension benefits to the retiring members with effect from 1st July 2002

The Armed Forces Pension Scheme is based on the concept of making contributions to the Plan during working years and receiving benefits upon retirement. The benefits under the scheme are broadly categorized as

• Member's retirement pension
• Permanent disability benefit
• Surviving spousal benefit
• Surviving children benefit
• Orphan benefit
• Dependent parent benefit