New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Centre has approved a 30-day non-productivity-linked (ad-hoc) bonus for eligible Central government employees for the accounting year 2025-26. The bonus is calculated using a monthly emoluments ceiling of Rs.7,000, translating into a maximum payout of Rs.6,908 for 30 days when an employee's average monthly emoluments meet or exceed the ceiling. Employees with lower average emoluments will receive a lower amount.

The Department of Expenditure, under the Ministry of Finance, issued the office memorandum on 15 October 2026, conveying the President's sanction for the bonus. The approval covers Group C employees and non-gazetted Group B employees who are not covered by a productivity-linked bonus scheme.

Eligible pe...