Just before the grand festival of Diwali, the Central Government has given a wonderful gift to millions of employees of the Postal Department. For the financial year 2024-25, the government has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for employees. This bonus will be equivalent to 60 days’ salary, or two months’ salary. This order, issued after the President’s approval, has created an atmosphere of tremendous excitement among Postal Department employees, as this festive bonus will not only strengthen their financial position but will also truly make this Diwali a double delight.
Who will receive this 60-day PLB bonus
This festive season, the Central Government has already brought joy to employees by increasing dearness allowance (DA) and providing other relief. Now, this bumper bonus from the Postal Department brings a big gift to millions of employees. The order issued by the Postal Department clarifies that the benefits of this Productivity Linked Bonus will directly accrue to Group C employees, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Non-Gazetted Group B employees, Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), and full-time casual workers. This government decision will boost employee morale and recognize their hard work, as it is estimated that millions of employees will directly benefit from this bonus.
60 Day Bonus
The Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) is calculated based on a specific formula. First, note that the maximum salary limit for this bonus is ₹7,000 per month, and the bonus will be calculated based on the employee’s average salary.
Formula and Allowances Included
The formula for calculating the bonus is:- (Average Salary × 60 days ÷ 30.4)
This calculation will include the employee’s Basic Pay, as well as factors such as Dearness Allowance (DA), Special Allowance, Duty Allowance, and Training Allowance.
For Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), the bonus will be determined based on their Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and Dearness Allowance. This ensures that even GDS workers serving in remote areas are fully included in this festive celebration. This unprecedented bonus announcement has brought joy to postal employees and is proving to be a reward for their hard work.
Why is this bonus so important
This Productivity Linked Bonus is not just a means of financial support, but also a significant recognition of the excellent work of postal employees. Receiving PLB is a testament to the high productivity and superior service provided by employees throughout the year, for which the government is specially rewarding them. This government decision not only strengthens employee loyalty but also deeply motivates them to perform even better in the future.