Bonus for CG Employees 2023
Diwali Bonus 2023 Central Government Employees | Bonus And Ad-Hoc Bonus 2023 for Central Govt Employees
Bonus for Central Government Employees: Productivity Linked bonus, Ad hoc bonus, Calculation, Ceiling and Eligibility
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2022-23
The calculation ceiling for payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders shall be monthly emoluments of Rs. 7000/-
Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2022-23: Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Order dated 17.10.2023
No.7 /24/2007/E III (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
(E III-A Branch)
North Block, New Delhi,
Dated the 17th October, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2022-23.
The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President to the grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2022-23 to the Central Government employees in Group ‘C’ and all non-gazetted employees in Group ‘B’, who are not covered by any Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme. The calculation ceiling for payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders shall be monthly emoluments of Rs. 7000/-. The payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders will also be admissible to the eligible employees of Central Para Military Forces and Armed Forces. The orders will be deemed to be extended to the employees of Union Territory Administration which follow the Central Government pattern of emoluments and are not covered by any other bonus or ex-gratia scheme.
2. The benefit will be admissible subject to the following terms and conditions:-
- (i) Only those employees who were in service as on 31.3.2023 and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year 2022-23 will be eligible for payment under these orders. Pro-rata payment will be admissible to the eligible employees for period of continuous service during the year from six months to a full year, the eligibility period being taken in terms of number of months of service (rounded off to the nearest number of months);
- (ii) The quantum of Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) will be worked out on the basis of average emoluments/calculation ceiling whichever is lower. To calculate Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) for one day, the average emoluments in a year will be divided by 30.4 (average number of days in a month). This will, thereafter, be multiplied by the number of days of bonus granted. To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of monthly emoluments of Rs. 7000/- (where actual average emoluments exceed Rs. 7000/-), Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) for thirty days would work out to Rs. 7000×30/30.4= Rs.6907.89/- (rounded off to Rs.6908/-).
- (iii) The casual labour who have worked in offices following a 6 days week for at least 240 days for each year for 3 years or more (206 days in each year for. 3 years or more in the case of offices observing 5 day week), will be eligible for this Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) Payment. The amount of Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) payable will be (Rs.1200×30/30.4 i.e.Rs.1184.21/- (rounded off to Rs.1184/-). In cases where the actual emoluments fall below Rs.1200/- p.m., the amount will be calculated on actual monthly emoluments.
- (iv) All payments under these orders will be rounded off to the nearest rupee.
- (v) Various points regarding regulation of Ad-hoc / Non- PLB Bonus are given in the Annexure.
3. The expenditure on this account will be debitable to the respective object head in terms of Department of Expenditure’s Notification dated 16th December 2022.
4. The expenditure to be incurred on account of Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) is to be met from within the sanctioned budget provision of concerned Ministries/ Departments for the current year.
5. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.
(Umesh Kumar Agarwal)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
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How much Bonus for Central Government Employees?
Rs. 7000/- Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2022-23 to the Central Government employees in Group ‘C’ and all non-gazetted employees in Group ‘B’. The calculation ceiling for payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders shall be monthly emoluments of Rs. 7000/-
Who are eligible for bonus in the central government?
Only those employees who were in service as on 31.3.2023 and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year 2022-23 will be eligible for payment under these orders. Pro-rata payment will be admissible to the eligible employees for period of continuous service during the year from six months to a full year, the eligibility period being taken in terms of number of months of service (rounded off to the nearest number of months);
How bonus amount is calculated?
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2022-23 to the Central Government employees in Group ‘C’ and all non-gazetted employees in Group ‘B’, who are not covered by any Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme. C,
To calculate Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) for one day, the average emoluments in a year will be divided by 30.4 (average number of days in a month). This will, thereafter, be multiplied by the number of days of bonus granted. To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of monthly emoluments of Rs. 7000/- (where actual average emoluments exceed Rs. 7000/-), Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) for thirty days would work out to Rs. 7000×30/30.4= Rs.6907.89/- (rounded off to Rs.6908/-).
Previous Year Bonus Order:
Non-Productivity Linked Bonus ad hoc bonus to Central Government Employees 2022
Non-PLB 2022 equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2021-22 to the Central Government employees in Group ‘C’ and all non-gazetted employees in Group ‘B’
Bonus for Central Government Employees 2022 Latest News
Bonus Order 2022 for Central Government Employees PDF
Ad-hoc Bonus 2022 Order : Non-Productivity Linked Bonus equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2021-22 to the Central Government employees in Group ‘C’ and all non-gazetted employees in Group ‘B’
The calculation ceiling of monthly emoluments of Rs. 7000, Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) for 30 days would work out to Rs. 7000 × 30 / 30.4 = 6907.89 rounded off to Rs.6908.
Post Office Employees Bonus 2022 – 60 Days Bonus for Postal Department 2022
Maximum of Rs.13,741.44 (60 days wage)
60 Days Diwali Bonus for Postal Employees 2022
The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President of India to the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2021-22 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty)Days to the employees of Department of Posts in MTS, /Group ‘C’ and non-gazetted Group ‘B’. Ex-gratia payment of bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly engaged after observing all engagement formalities, and Ad-hoc payment of bonus to Casual laborers who have been conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent to allowance/wages respectively for 60 (Sixty) Days for the same period.
Railway Employees Bonus Order 2022 – 78 Days Bonus for Railway Employees 2022
Railway Bonus 2022 Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days wages for the financial year 2021-2022 for all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel).
Grant of ad-hoc bonus for 30 days to the Group ‘C’ RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial year 2021-2022.
All Group ‘C’ RPF/RPSF personnel, ad-hoc bonus equivalent to 30 (thirty) days emoluments for the financial year 2021-2022, without any wage eligibility ceiling.
Productivity Linked Bonus for the eligible Industrial civilian employees of the EME for the Financial Year 2021-2022.
Payment of 24 (Twenty Four) days’ wages as Productivity Linked Bonus for the Financial Year 2021-2022 to the eligible civilian employees of the EME.
Productivity Linked Bonus for the eligible Industrial civilian employees of the Indian Air Force for the year 2021-2022
Payment of 40 days(Forty days) wages as PLB for the year 2021-2022 to the eligible civilian employees of the Indian Air Force.
Productivity Linked Bonus for the eligible Defence civilians of the Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) for the year 2021-2022
Payment of 40 days (forty days) wages as PLB for the year 2021-2022 to the eligible civilian employees of the AOC/Indian Army.
Ad-hoc bonus order 2021 for central government employees
Bonus for Central Government Employees 2021: The announcement of a Diwali bonus order for central government employees in 2020-21 link provided.
Download Bonus Order for Central Government Employees 2021 PDF
Post Office Employees Bonus 2021 – 60 Days Bonus for Postal Department 2021
Maximum of Rs.13816 (60 days wage)
The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President of India to the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2020-21 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty) Days to the employees of Department of Posts in MTS, /Group ‘C’ and non-gazetted Group ‘B’. Ex-gratia payment of bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly engaged after observing all engagement formalities, and Ad hoc payment of bonus to Casual laborers who have been conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent to allowance/wages respectively for 60 (Sixty) Days for the same period.
Bonus 2021 – 78 Days Bonus for Railway Employees 2021
Railway Bonus 2021 Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days wages for the financial year 2020-21 for all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel).
Eligibility of Bonus in Central Government Employees
All Non-Gazetted employees, including Non-Gazetted Group-B officers, are eligible for Productivity Linked Bonuses and Ad-hoc Bonuses. There is no basic pay limit. An ad hoc bonus is given to recently recruited employees who have completed six months of service by March 31st.
One of the sources, that 60 days bonus for Postal Employees.
Dear Comrades,
Bonus has been approved for 60 days and file has been returned today by Finance Ministry.
Order will be issued by Directorate tomorrow.Warm festive greetings to all on the occasion of Durga Puja.
Central government employees will get a Diwali, Dussehra, and Navratri Festival Bonus of at least Rs. 17,951 – an official announcement will come shortly!
Bonus for Central Government Employees: Productivity Linked bonus, Ad hoc bonus, Calculation, Ceiling and Eligibility
A bonus is a lump sum payment provided to employees in addition to their monthly income once a year. In Central Government Services, bonuses are divided into two types: productivity bonus and non-productivity bonuses (ad hoc bonus). The declaration of the productivity bonus is based on the output of production in the corresponding year. All employees, including administrative personnel, are eligible for the Ad-hoc Bonus (Non-Productivity Linked Bonus).
Bonus Payment and Bonus Period
Bonus is always provided based on the last financial year. Employees in the central government are now receiving bonus for the financial year 2020-21. Every year, a bonus is announced before Diwali or Durga Pooja.
Bonus calculations for Postal employees
Bonus calculations for postal employees 2018-19 who performed duty without strike will get the following amount as follows:
7000*60/30.4=13,816
For those who performed 2 day strike will get the amount as follows:
7000*11=77000
7000/31*29=6548
(77000+6548=83548)
Total 83548/12=6962
6962 * 60 /30.4=13740.78
13741
For GDS, who performed 2 day and 4 day strike will get the amount as follows:
10*7000=70000
7000/31*29=6548
7000/31*27=6097
70000+6548+6097=82645
82645/12=6887
6887*60/30.4=13593
Bonus 2021
37 Days Bonus for Ordnance Employees
60 Days Bonus for Postal Employees
60 Days PLB Bonus for EPFO Employees
30 Days Ad-Hoc Bonus to Central Government Employees
Bonus Amount for Central Government Employees
Calculation ceiling for payment of ad-hoc Bonus shall be monthly emoluments of Rs.7000 for Central Government employees.
Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) for thirty days would work out to Rs. 7000 × 30 / 30.4 = Rs.6907.89 (rounded off to Rs.6908/-).
Bonus Amount for Casual Labour
Casual labour who have worked in offices following a 6 day week for at least 240 days for each year for 3 years or more (206 days in each year for 3 years or more in the case of offices observing 5 day week), will be eligible for this Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) Payment.
The amount of Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) payable will be (Rs.1200×30/30.4 i.e.Rs.1184.21 (rounded off to Rs.1184/-).
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