An ex-serviceman joined a public sector bank's officer cadre after 20 years in the Indian Air Force. Despite not using the ex-serviceman quota and clearing the exam as a general candidate, he is seeking pay fixation to match his previous military salary, which was higher than the bank's starting pay. While bank management initially suggested pay would be regulated by the new scale, advice indicates he may not be eligible for 'pay protection' as he took age relaxation and voluntary retirement. He is encouraged to contact ex-serviceman unions and formally request pay fixation, with the possibility of judicial review if necessary.