What nomination means
A nomination generally identifies a person for a specified payment or claim process. It does not automatically create entitlement to every pension benefit, and it should not be treated as a substitute for family pension eligibility rules.
What to review
- Nominee’s full name and relationship.
- Date of birth or age where recorded.
- Address and contact details.
- Share or priority if the service permits more than one nominee.
- Consistency with service and family records.
How to prepare an update request
- Download or note the nomination currently displayed.
- Identify the exact field that is wrong or outdated.
- Collect relationship and identity documents requested by the portal.
- Submit through the profile or service-request route available.
- Save the acknowledgement and verify the updated record after approval.
When records should be reviewed
Review nomination details after marriage, divorce, death of a nominee, birth or adoption of a child, or another major family change. Some cases may also require updates through the service record office.
Avoid these mistakes
Do not assume a successful nomination update has changed every related family record. Do not enter informal nicknames or inconsistent dates, and do not ignore objections shown in the request status.
Frequently asked questions
Is a nominee always the family pension beneficiary?
No. Nomination and family pension eligibility are different legal and administrative concepts.
Can more than one nominee be added?
That depends on the benefit and options available in the official service. Follow the current portal form.
Should I keep proof of the old nomination?
Yes. Save the prior record, submitted request and final approved version.
Official verification and safety
Use only the official SPARSH website reached through a trusted government source. Do not share your password, OTP, Aadhaar details, bank PIN or full document images with unknown callers or unofficial agents.