Central Govt Employees Bonus 2026: 30 Days Ad-Hoc Bonus Announced, Check Eligibility
CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES BONUS 2026: 30 DAYS AD-HOC BONUS ANNOUNCED
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure – O.M. No. 7/24/2007/E-III(A), Dated 15.10.2026
O.M. Number
7/24/2007/E-III(A)
Issuing Authority
Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Expenditure
Issued By
Umesh Kumar Agarwal, Director
Date
15th October 2026
Bonus Days
30 Days
Equivalent emoluments
Eligible Groups
Group C & B
Non-gazetted (non-PLB)
Calculation Ceiling
₹7,000
Monthly emoluments
Eligibility Base
6 Months
Continuous service
Who Is Eligible for the Bonus
Group C Employees
All Central Government employees in Group 'C' not covered by any Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme.
Group B (Non-Gazetted)
All non-gazetted Central Government employees in Group 'B' not covered by PLB Scheme.
CAPF & Armed Forces
Eligible employees of Central Para Military Forces and Armed Forces.
UT Administration
Employees of Union Territory Administration following Central Govt pattern of emoluments.
Casual Labour
Those who worked 240 days/year (6-day week) or 206 days/year (5-day week) for 3 years or more.
How the Bonus is Calculated
Step 1: Daily Bonus Rate
Average emoluments in a year ÷ 30.4 (average days per month)
÷ 30.4
Formula
Step 2: Multiply by Bonus Days
Daily rate × number of days of bonus granted
× 30
Days
Example: 30 Days Bonus @ ₹7,000 Ceiling
₹7,000 × 30 ÷ 30.4 = ₹6,907.89 (rounded to ₹6,908)
₹6,908
Total
Casual Labour: Bonus payable = ₹1,200 × 30 ÷ 30.4 = ₹1,184.21 (rounded to ₹1,184). If actual emoluments fall below ₹1,200/month, calculation is based on actual monthly emoluments.
Terms & Conditions
- Service Requirement: Employee must be in service as on 31.03.2026 and have rendered at least 6 months continuous service during 2025-26.
- Pro-Rata Payment: For 6 months to less than a full year, pro-rata payment is admissible (rounded to nearest month).
- Calculation Base: Average emoluments OR calculation ceiling (₹7,000), whichever is lower.
- Rounding Off: All payments rounded off to the nearest rupee.
- Budget Provision: Expenditure to be met from sanctioned budget provision of concerned Ministries/Departments for FY 2026-27.
- C&AG Consultation: Orders issued in consultation with C&AG for Indian Audit and Accounts Department employees.
Important Points to Note
- Bonus Quantum: 30 days emoluments (Non-Productivity Linked / Ad-hoc Bonus).
- Eligibility: In service as on 31.03.2026 + at least 6 months continuous service during 2025-26.
- Calculation Ceiling: ₹7,000 per month (monthly emoluments).
- Calculation Formula: Bonus = Monthly Emoluments × Days ÷ 30.4.
- 30-Day Bonus Amount: ₹7,000 × 30/30.4 = ₹6,908 (rounded).
- Casual Labour Bonus: ₹1,200 × 30/30.4 = ₹1,184 (rounded).
- Expenditure Head: Debitable to respective object head per Dept of Expenditure Notification dated 16.12.2022.
- Budget FY: To be met from sanctioned budget provision for 2026-27.
- Applicable To: Central Govt Group C, non-gazetted Group B, CAPF, Armed Forces, and UT employees following Central Govt pattern.
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How much bonus has been announced for Central Govt employees for 2025-26?
The President has approved 30 days emoluments as Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) for the accounting year 2025-26.
Who is eligible for this Central Govt bonus?
All Central Government employees in Group 'C' and all non-gazetted employees in Group 'B' who are not covered by any Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme. Eligible employees of Central Para Military Forces and Armed Forces are also covered.
What is the calculation ceiling for the bonus?
The calculation ceiling is monthly emoluments of ₹7,000 per month. The bonus is worked out on the basis of average emoluments or calculation ceiling, whichever is lower.
How is the 30-day bonus calculated?
Formula: Monthly Emoluments × Days ÷ 30.4. For ₹7,000 ceiling and 30 days: ₹7,000 × 30 ÷ 30.4 = ₹6,907.89, rounded to ₹6,908.
What is the minimum service requirement for eligibility?
The employee must be in service as on 31.03.2026 and must have rendered at least 6 months of continuous service during 2025-26. Pro-rata payment is admissible for 6 months to less than a full year.
Are casual labourers eligible for this bonus?
Yes. Casual labour who have worked 240 days/year (6-day week) or 206 days/year (5-day week) for each year for 3 years or more are eligible. The bonus amount is ₹1,200 × 30 ÷ 30.4 = ₹1,184 (rounded off).
Are employees on deputation to State Govt / PSU eligible?
No. Employees on deputation to State Governments, U.T. Governments, PSUs, etc., as on 31.03.2026 are not eligible for ad-hoc bonus from the lending department. The liability lies with the borrowing organization.
What about employees who retired, resigned or expired before 31.03.2026?
As a special case, only those who superannuated, retired on medical invalidation, or died before 31.03.2026 after completing at least 6 months regular service are eligible on a pro-rata basis.
Are part-time employees eligible for the ad-hoc bonus?
No. Part-time employees engaged on nominal fixed payment are not eligible for ad-hoc bonus.
From where will the expenditure be met?
The expenditure will be met from within the sanctioned budget provision of concerned Ministries/Departments for the current financial year 2026-27.
Who issued this bonus order?
The order has been issued by Umesh Kumar Agarwal, Director, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Government of India, dated 15.10.2026.
Where can I download the official Office Memorandum?
You can download the official Office Memorandum using the Download PDF button provided on this page.
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