Non-PLB Bonus 2024-25: 30 Days’ Pay for Central Staff

The Finance Ministry has sanctioned the Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) for Central Government employees for the accounting year 2024-25, granting the equivalent of 30 days’ emoluments to eligible staff. The order, issued via Office Memorandum F. No. 7/24/2007-E III(A) and dated 29.09.2025, applies to Group ‘C’ employees and non-gazetted Group ‘B’ employees who are not covered by any Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) scheme. The bonus will be calculated with a monthly emoluments ceiling of ₹7,000.

The ad-hoc bonus is also admissible to personnel of the Central Para Military Forces and the Armed Forces, and is deemed extended to Union Territory administrations that follow the Central pay pattern and are not covered by any other bonus or ex-gratia scheme.

Who qualifies and how it’s computed

To receive the payment, an employee must have been in service on March 31, 2025 and must have rendered at least six months of continuous service during 2024-25. Pro-rata payment is allowed for those with six months to a full year of service. The quantum is worked out on average emoluments or the ₹7,000 ceiling, whichever is lower, using the standard divisor of 30.4 (average days in a month).

Illustration: On the ₹7,000 ceiling, 30 days’ bonus works out to ₹7,000 × 30 / 30.4 = ₹6,907.89, rounded to ₹6,908. All payments are rounded to the nearest rupee.

Casual labourers who meet the three-year service day norms (adjusted for 5-day or 6-day week) are also covered. For them, the amount is computed on ₹1,200 × 30 / 30.4 = ₹1,184.21, rounded to ₹1,184; where actual emoluments are below ₹1,200 per month, the actual figure is used. Detailed clarifications on edge cases—such as employees on deputation, under suspension, re-employed retirees, transfers between PLB and non-PLB establishments, and leave scenarios—are provided in an Annexure issued with the OM.

Budgeting and concurrence

The outgo will be met from within the sanctioned Budget of the respective Ministries/Departments for FY 2025-26. For the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the orders were issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution.

Bottom line: This annual ad-hoc measure ensures non-PLB Central staff receive a 30-day bonus for 2024-25 with eligibility and computation rules consistent with past practice, backed by a clear ₹7,000 ceiling and standardized 30.4-day calculation method.

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