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SBI Defence Pension Loan

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Exclusive loan for Indian Armed Forces and Paramilitary pensioners with zero processing fees and zero prepayment charges.

Max Loan Amount

₹25,000 to ₹14,00,000 (higher age eligibility up to 78 years)

Interest Rate

10.95% - 12.25% p.a. (concessional defence rate tied to EBLR)

Tenure

12 to 60 months

Processing Fee

NIL (100% processing fee waiver for armed forces & paramilitary pensioners)

✦ What It Is: Product Architecture & Regulatory Scope

A specialized sub-variant of SBI Pension Loan for ex-servicemen, veterans, and armed forces pensioners (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Assam Rifles, and Paramilitary Forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB) drawing monthly pension via SBI CPPC.

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• Defence Pension Mandate: Must be disbursed via SPARSH or SBI CPPC directly into the veteran's SBI Defence Salary/Pension Package account. • Spouse or legal heir co-obligation mandatory. • Net pension after EMI cannot be lower than 40% of gross pension.

✦ Key Benefits & Features

• Zero processing fees permanently enabled for defence veterans • Zero prepayment penalties for partial or full pre-closure • Extended repayment age limit up to 78 years at loan termination • Lower base interest rate spread compared to civilian pension loans • Handled via priority facilitation at SBI Defence Banking branches.

✦ Prepayment, Part-Payment & Foreclosure Rules

NIL prepayment penalty across all repayment intervals.

✦ Eligibility Requirements

Ex-servicemen and defence pensioners of Indian Armed Forces and Paramilitary wings. Age at loan completion: Max 78 years. Min CIBIL: 650.

Min Age40 Years

Max Age78 Years

Min Monthly Income₹12,000

Min CIBIL Score650+

✦ Documents Required

• Service Verification: Discharge Certificate, Service Book copy • Pension Documents: SPARSH PPO / Original PPO Booklet • Identity: PAN, Aadhaar, Veteran CSD Smart Card • Mandate: Letter of Authority to CPPC.

✦ Exact How-To-Apply Process (3 Pathways)

Depending on your current relationship with the bank, select the corresponding application journey:

Pathway A

Existing / Pre-Approved Customers

1. Open SBI YONO App and navigate to Loans > Defence Pension Loan. 2. SPARSH PPO and Service Number are auto-fetched. 3. Confirm pre-calculated EMI and loan tenure. 4. Complete e-sign via Aadhaar OTP. 5. Loan disbursed instantly to SBI Defence Pension account.

Pathway B

New Online Applicant (Fresh Digital)

1. Visit SBI Defence Banking web portal. 2. Submit service number, discharge book number, and PPO details. 3. Nearest SBI Defence branch contacts veteran for doorstep documentation.

Pathway C

Branch Walk-In Application

1. Visit the nearest SBI Defence Banking branch or home branch. 2. Submit Service Book copy, PPO copy, and Discharge Certificate. 3. Co-obligation undertaking executed by spouse/heir. 4. Disbursed within 24 hours.

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Visit Official Lender Portal (State Bank of India Defence Banking Division)View Official MITC / Schedule of Charges RBI Key Fact Statement (KFS) Reference

Frequently Asked Questions on SBI Defence Pension Loan

Is there any processing fee for Defence Pension Loan?

No. State Bank of India completely waives processing fees and documentation charges for defence and paramilitary pensioners.

What is the maximum age limit for Defence pensioners?

Defence pensioners can avail loan up to an age where the loan tenure concludes on or before reaching 78 years.

Can paramilitary forces like CRPF or BSF pensioners apply under this scheme?

Yes. Pensioners of Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG) and Assam Rifles are eligible under defence terms.