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Fake Order Regarding Railway Employees Bonus Exposed
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CNBC Awaaz•10-10-2026, 15:37
Fake Order Regarding Railway Employees Bonus Exposed
- •A fake letter claiming to grant 78 days of Productivity Linked Bonus for financial year 2025-26 went viral on social media.
- •The viral letter claimed that eligible non-gazetted railway employees would receive a bonus amount of 41,149 rupees.
- •The Railway Board clarified that the circulating letter is completely fake and was never issued by them.
- •The PIB Fact Check team alerted the public not to trust or forward this misleading viral document.
- •Employees are advised to verify bonus-related information strictly through official channels of the Ministry of Railways.
Key Questions Answered
No, the Railway Board has clarified that the viral letter claiming a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of ₹41,149 for the financial year 2025-26 is completely fake and unauthorized.
The fabricated letter bears Railway Board Establishment (RBE) number 101/2026, is dated October 6, 2026, and falsely claims that non-gazetted employees will receive a 78-day salary bonus.
People can report suspicious or fake documents to the PIB Fact Check team via WhatsApp at 8799711259 or by email at factcheck@pib.gov.in.
