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Central Govt Salary & Pension September 2026 – Disbursement on 25th Sept | CGA OM

CENTRAL GOVT SALARY & PENSION – SEPTEMBER 2026

Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Controller General of Accounts – O.M. No. 03002(2)1/2020/TA-II, Dated 23.09.2026

Advance Disbursement

Salary, Wages & Pension for September 2026 to be disbursed early

25th September 2026 (Friday)

In view of the 3-day nationwide bank strike from 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026, the Government has decided to disburse salary, wages, and pension in advance.

Issuing Authority Controller General of Accounts (CGA)

O.M. No. 03002(2)1/2020/TA-II

Date 23rd September 2026

Advance Disbursement Date 25th September 2026

Disbursement Date

25th Sept 2026

Friday

Beneficiaries

Central Govt Employees

Including Defence, Posts & Telecom

Bank Strike

28–30 Sept 2026

3 days nationwide

Adjustment

October 2026

Salary/wages adjustment

Key Highlights of the Office Memorandum

Background: Reference is made to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services (DFS) O.M. No. 6/8/2014-IR dated 21.09.2026, stating that a three-day nationwide bank strike has been proposed from 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026, with likelihood of disruption in banking transactions.
Salary/Wages Disbursement: The Government has decided that the salary/wages/pensions of all Central Government Employees for the month of September 2026 may be drawn and disbursed by the Central Government offices (including Defence, Posts & Telecommunications) on 25th September 2026 (Friday).
Industrial Employees: The wages for September 2026 of the industrial employees of Central Government may also be disbursed in advance on 25th September 2026.
Pensioners: The pension for September 2026 of all Central Government Pensioners may also be disbursed by Bank/PAOs on 25th September 2026.
Advance Payment: The salary/wages/pension so disbursed is to be treated as advance payments and will be subject to adjustment after the full month's salary/wages/pension of each employee/pensioner is determined.
Adjustment: The adjustment, if any, will be made without exception from the salary/wages for October 2026.
Quarter-End Transactions: As the strike period coincides with the closing days of the current quarter, payments and other banking transactions scheduled towards the end of September 2026 may also be processed in advance, wherever feasible, to avoid delays.
Implementation: Concerned Ministries/Departments are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of their offices for necessary action immediately.
RBI Instructions: Reserve Bank of India is requested to bring these instructions to the notice of all paying branches of all Banks for necessary action immediately.

Important Dates Timeline

21.09.2026

DFS O.M. issued regarding proposed 3-day nationwide bank strike from 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026.

23.09.2026

CGA O.M. issued directing advance disbursement of salary, wages, and pension.

25.09.2026 (Fri)

Salary, wages, and pension to be drawn and disbursed by Central Government offices, including Defence, Posts & Telecommunications.

28–30.09.2026

Three-day nationwide bank strike period.

October 2026

Adjustment of advance payment made, if any, from the salary/wages for October 2026.

Important Points to Note

Advance Disbursement: Salary, wages, and pension for September 2026 will be disbursed on 25th September 2026 (Friday).
Beneficiaries: All Central Government employees (including Defence, Posts & Telecommunications) and pensioners.
Industrial Employees: Wages for industrial employees will also be disbursed in advance.
Advance Payment: The disbursement is treated as an advance payment and will be adjusted after the full month's salary/pension is determined.
Adjustment: Adjustment, if any, will be made from the salary/wages for October 2026 without exception.
Reason: The 3-day nationwide bank strike from 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026.
Quarter-End Transactions: Payments scheduled towards the end of September 2026 may also be processed in advance, wherever feasible.
RBI Notification: RBI will bring these instructions to the notice of all paying branches of all Banks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the salary for September 2026 be disbursed?

The salary for September 2026 will be drawn and disbursed on 25th September 2026 (Friday) for all Central Government employees.

Why is the salary being disbursed early?

The salary is being disbursed early due to the proposed 3-day nationwide bank strike from 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026, which may cause disruption in banking transactions.

Who will benefit from this advance disbursement?

All Central Government employees (including Defence, Posts & Telecommunications), industrial employees, and all Central Government pensioners will benefit.

Is the advance disbursement a loan or a payment?

The disbursement is treated as an advance payment. It will be subject to adjustment after the full month's salary/wages/pension is determined.

When will the adjustment be made?

The adjustment, if any, will be made without exception from the salary/wages for October 2026.

Will pensioners also get their pension early?

Yes. The pension for September 2026 of all Central Government Pensioners will also be disbursed by Bank/PAOs on 25th September 2026.

Will the industrial employees get their wages early?

Yes. The wages for September 2026 of the industrial employees of Central Government will also be disbursed in advance on 25th September 2026.

What about other payments scheduled for the end of September?

As the strike period coincides with the closing days of the current quarter, payments and other banking transactions scheduled towards the end of September 2026 may also be processed in advance, wherever feasible, to avoid delays.

Has the RBI been informed about this?

Yes. The Reserve Bank of India has been requested to bring these instructions to the notice of all paying branches of all Banks for necessary action immediately.

Who issued this Office Memorandum?

The O.M. has been issued by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, with the approval of the Controller General of Accounts of India. It is signed by Sanchita Shukla, Joint Controller General of Accounts (ARPR).