Government announces 2025-26 bonus for postal staff
In short
The central government announced a bonus for postal employees for 2025-26. It is worth 60 days of pay, with a cap of Rs 7,000. The reported eligible groups include MTS, Group C and non-gazetted Group B staff, plus some Gramin Dak Sevaks.
This matters to postal workers because it affects take-home pay. The report does not say when the money will be paid or give the full rules for Gramin Dak Sevaks.
What the reporting says
The central government announced a Performance Linked Bonus for postal employees for fiscal 2025-26, with regular staff set to get the equivalent of 60 days' emoluments capped at Rs 7,000. The reported eligibility covers Multi-Tasking Staff, Group ‘C’ workers and non-gazetted Group ‘B’ members, while eligible Gramin Dak Sevaks will get an ex-gratia bonus. The exact payment timing and full criteria were not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The central government announced a Performance Linked Bonus for postal employees for fiscal 2025-26. The reported payout is equal to 60 days' emoluments, capped at Rs 7,000, and it covers MTS, Group ‘C’ workers and non-gazetted Group ‘B’ staff. The reporting also says some Gramin Dak Sevaks will receive an ex-gratia bonus, but the full eligibility details and payment schedule were not stated.