 After the First World War, the battalion returned to India and in March 1921 became part of 8th Infantry Group, however, in October 1923 its title was changed to 3rd Battalion of 8 Punjab Regiment.The battalion operated in South Waziristan, Chitral, Wucha Garhi and Khujuri Plains up to 1930.From 1930 to 1941, the battalion remained in Jhansi, Bombay and Poona.