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Central Government Approves 30-Day Ad-Hoc Bonus for Employees
- •The Central Government has approved a non-productivity-linked ad-hoc bonus equivalent to 30 days of emoluments for eligible employees for the accounting year 2025-26.
- •The benefit applies to Group C and non-gazetted Group B employees, Central Armed Police Forces, Armed Forces, and certain Union Territory administration staff.
- •The calculation ceiling is set at monthly emoluments of ₹7,000, resulting in a maximum bonus of approximately ₹6,908 for a full year of service.
- •To qualify, employees must have been in service as of March 31, 2026, and completed at least six months of continuous service during the year.
- •Casual labourers must have completed 240 days of work per year for a six-day week or 206 days for a five-day week over the preceding three years.
Key Questions Answered
The non-productivity-linked bonus is available to Group C and non-gazetted Group B central government employees not covered under any productivity-linked bonus scheme, as well as eligible personnel of the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces. It also applies to Union Territory administration employees following the central pay structure.
The calculation ceiling is fixed at monthly emoluments of ₹7,000, meaning employees earning that much or more will receive approximately ₹6,908 for 30 days. The formula used is the average monthly emoluments multiplied by 30 and divided by 30.4.
Employees must have been in service on March 31, 2026, and completed at least six months of continuous service during the 2025-26 period. Those with between six months and a full year of service receive a pro-rata amount, while casual labourers must meet specific annual work-day thresholds.
