The Union Cabinet announced on 14 October 2026 the approval of a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for railway employees. A total of Rs 2009.61 crore will be paid to approximately 11.40 lakh non-gazetted staff, equivalent to 78 days of wages. The release does not say when the payments take effect, though it notes they are typically made before Durga Puja and Dusshera holidays. This benefit applies to various Group 'C' staff, including Loco Pilots, Station Masters, and Track maintainers.
Key points
- Total payout: Rs 2009.61 crore
- Beneficiaries: 11,40,770 non-gazetted railway employees
- Bonus amount: Equivalent to 78 days' wages
- Maximum payment per employee: Rs 17,951
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- non-gazetted Railway employees