Centre announces bonus for railway staff, lower payout for others
In short
The central government has announced a bonus for non-gazetted Railway employees for FY 2025-26. The publisher summary says the bonus is worth 78 days of basic wages, or Rs 17,951, while other central government employees get a smaller bonus based on 30 days’ wages.
This matters for government workers because the payout levels differ. The report also says employee groups want a higher bonus ceiling because inflation is rising, but no change has been confirmed.
What the reporting says
The central government announced a Productivity Linked Bonus for non-gazetted Railway employees for FY 2025-26, with railway workers set to receive 78 days of basic wages, or Rs 17,951, according to the publisher summary. The same summary says other central government employees receive a lower bonus based on 30 days’ wages. Employee associations have asked for a higher bonus wage ceiling because of rising inflation, but the reporting does not say whether the government will revise it.
Why it matters
The government announced a Productivity Linked Bonus for non-gazetted Railway employees for FY 2025-26, with the amount calculated at 78 days of basic wages, or Rs 17,951. Other central government employees are said to receive a smaller 30-day bonus. Employee associations are pressing for a higher wage ceiling due to inflation, but the reporting does not say whether the request will be accepted.