• Eligible Ex-servicemen / their widows can visit the official website of Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat (KSBS) https://ksb.gov.in/
• Click on “Register” which is available on the homepage of the portal.
• Now, the registration form will be displayed, fill the form with necessary details.
• Upload the Photo
• Save the application by clicking on the “Save” button and the saved details and password will be forwarded to the registered mail id.
• Click the activation link which is sent to the mail id to login into the KSB portal.
• Provide user name, password and verification code and click on the “Login “ button.
• Select the scheme name and start filling the new application form by entering the required details.
• Copies of the supporting documents duly attested by the respective Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO) must be uploaded with the online application.
• Once the online application is submitted, ZSWO will scrutinize the online applications and give appointment to the applicant for verification,
• After successful verification, ZWSO will recommend the online application and forward the harp copy as well soft copy to Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) through Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) for further processing.

Processing at KSB Secretariat

• Once the application reaches the Kendriya Sainik Board, the Section-in-charge verify the same and upload the printed list for the approval of JD (Welfare).
• Such applications of approval is then moved for sanction of the competent authority in one lot, preferably every quarter

Payment Procedure

• After the submitted application has been approved, the same is processed for payment of the grant in batches of 200 applications by the Welfare department.

• After verifying the service number, name, bankers, IFS Code and account number, the Welfare department forward the batch list to Accounts Section for payment, which make the payment directly via Electronic Clearing System (ECS) or by an account payee cheque.

Subsequent Grant

• For the continuation of grant in the next financial year, Life Certificate and “Disability Certificate” in the Government prescribed format need to be submitted every year through the respective ZSB on or before 15th January.
• In the cases of renewal Application is automatically forwarded to the Welfare department by 1st March. And then, the welfare department ask for sanction of a grant from the Kendriya Sainik Board for the continuation of the financial assistance during the next fiscal year.


Track Application Status

• Applicant has to revisit the same portal https://ksb.gov.in/index.htm
• Click on “Status of application” link on the homepage of the portal.
• Now enter your DAK ID and verification code. Click on the “Search” button.