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Diwali Bonus for Central Government Employees 2023-24

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/-.

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/-).

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/-).

No.7/ 24/ 2007/ E III (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

North Block, New Delhi, Dated 10.10.2024

Subject:- Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2023-24.

The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President to grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2023-24 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 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 31.3.2024 and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year 2023-24 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.

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.
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.
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 Government of India.

Bonus Order 2024 Central Government Employees in PDF File – Click Here

Bonus for Central Government Employees: Productivity Linked bonus, Ad hoc bonus, Calculation, Ceiling and Eligibility

Central government employees are eagerly waiting for bonus order 2022-23. Last year 2022, the central government approved 30 days wages as productivity bonus for central government employees. Central government employees are expecting the bonus order of the central government this year as well. In 2023, Diwali falls on November 12, 2023 and the bonus order is expected to be announced before Dussehra i.e. on October 24, 2023. We will update this page once the 2023 Finmin Bonus Order is announced. Bonus Calculation Formula for Central Government Employees is given below for your reference.

Bonus for Central Government Employees 2022 Latest News

Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc 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’, who are not covered by any Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme: Finmin Order Dated 06.10.2022 [Click to read Finmin Orders 2022 PDF]

Railway Employees Bonus Order 2022

Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days wages for the financial year 2021-22 for all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees

Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 (Seventy Eight) days wages without any ceiling on wages for eligibility for the financial year 2021-22 to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding all RPF / RPSF personnel). Where, wages exceed ₹7000/- per month, Productivity Linked Bonus will be calculated as if the ‘wages’ are Rs.7000/- p.m. [Click to read Railway Board Bonus Order 2022 PDF]

EPFO Employees Diwali Bonus Order 2022

60 Days Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for the employees of the EPFO for the year 2021-22

Productivity Linked Bonus equal to 60 (Sixty) days’ wages subject to the maximum of Rs. 13806/- (rupees Thirteen thousand eight hundred six only) to the eligible Group C and Group B (N on-Gazetted) employees of Employees’ Provident Fund Organization for the year 2021-22. [Click to read EPFO Employees Bonus Order 2022 in PDF]

Bonus for Central Government Employees 2021 Latest News

Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2020-21 (DoE Order on 18.10.2021)

Bonus Order 2021: Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2020-21 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 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.

Railway Bonus 2021 Latest News: Payment of 78 Days PLB to Railway Employees for FY 2020-21 – Railway Board Orders 2021
Postal Bonus 2021: 60 Days to PLB to Postal Employees for 2020-21 – Department of Posts Order 2021
Defence Bonus 2021: 40 Days PLB Bonus to Defence Civilians Employees for 2020-21
Indian Air Force Bonus 2021: 40 Days PLB Bonus to Industrial Civilian Employee of the Indian Air Force for 2020-21
Defence Civilian Employees Bonus 2021: 18 Days PLB Bonus to Industrial Civilian Employee of the EME for 2020-21

Bonus Calculation Formula for Central Govt Employees

(Monthly Emoluments x 30) / 30.4

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/-).

Bonus (Ad-hoc bonus) Calculation for CG Employees

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). Thereafter, this will be multiplied by the number of days of bonus granted.

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.

How to Calculate One Day salary for Central Government Employees

In India, an important salary element of Dearness allowance is providing only for Central and State Government employees (including Railways, Armed Forces Personnel, and Bank Staff). According to the Government sectors, the formula is used to calculate one day salary for the employees and officers as given below:

One Day Salary = (Basic Salary + Dearness Allowance) / 30

For example, an employee’s basic salary Rs. 49000 (Dearness Allowance 17%)

One Day Salary = Rs. 1,911 [(49000 + 8330) divided by 30)]

60 Days Bonus to Postal Employees – 14th October, 2021 – Click Here

Railway Employees Bonus-Union Cabinet also approved 78-days – October 6, 2021 – Click Here

Non-PLB Bonus to CG Employees for 2020-21: Finmin Order – 18th October, 2021 – Click Here

Bonus Calculation Formula Of Central Govt. Employees – Click Here

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Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2020-21 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version |Dated: 18/10/2021)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2019-20 (For English Version: English Version Dated: 21/10/2020)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus ad hoc Bonus to Central Government Employees for the year 2018-19 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 10/04/2019)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2017-18 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 10/08/2018)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2016-17 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 10/09/2017)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2015-16 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 10/03/2016)
Grant of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) and non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc bonus) in case of Central Government employees for the accounting year 2014-15- enhancement of the calculation ceiling (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 29/08/2016)
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Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2014-15 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 16/10/2015)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14 – Extension of Orders to Autonomous Bodies (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 23-09-2014)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 16-09-2014)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2012-13 – Extension of Orders to Autonomous Bodies (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 3/10/2013)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2012-13 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 27-09-2013)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2011-12 – Extension of Orders to Autonomous Bodies (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2011-12 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 5/10/2012)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2010-11 – Extension of Orders to Autonomous Bodies (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 14-09-2011)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2010-11 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 13-09-2011)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2009-10 – Extension of Orders to Autonomous Bodies (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 22-09-2010)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2009-10 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 22-09-2010)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2008-09. Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 2/9/2009)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2008-09 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 28-08-2009)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government employees for the years 2006-07 and 2007-08 . Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version |Dated: 13-10-2008)
Grant of PLB and Adhoc Bonus to Central Government employees – revision of calculation ceiling (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2006-07 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 11/9/2007)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2005-06 (For English Version: English Version | Dated: 25-09-2006)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2004-2005 (For English Version: English Version | Dated: 29-09-2005)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2003-2004 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 30-09-2004)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2002-2003 (For English Version: English Version | Dated: 29-09-2003)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2001-2002 – Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 8/10/2002)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 2000-2001 (For English Version: English Version | Dated: 16-10-2001)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the year 1999-2000 (For English Version: English Version | Dated: 28-09-2000)
Grant of ad-hoc bonus to the Central Government Employees for the year 1998-00 ( For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 8/10/1999)
Grant of adhoc bonus to the Central Government employees for the year 1997-98 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 16-09-1998)
Grant of adhoc bonus to the Central Government employees- removal of eligibility wage ceiling fro Group C and D employees for the year 1995-96 (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 5/11/1996)
Grant of adhoc bonus to the Central Government employees for the year 1995-96 (For English Version: English Version |For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 17-10-1996)
Grant of PLB and Adhoc Bonus to Central Government employees – revision of eligibility and calculation ceilings (For English Version: English Version | Dated: 20-09-1995)
Payment of adhoc bonus to Central Government Employees – Revised clarification regarding (For English Version: English Version | For Hindi Version: Hindi Version | Dated: 4/10/1988)
Grant of bonus to Government employees on deputation to Public Sector Undertaking (For English Version: English Version | Dated: 22-05-1968)
Grant of bonus to Government employees on deputation to Public Sector Undertaking (For English Version: English Version | Dated: 6/9/1967)

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