Ministry of Finance · FY 2024–25

Diwali Non-PLB (Ad-hoc) & PLB Bonus 2024–25 for Central Government Employees: Complete Rules + Calculator

30 days' Non-PLB for general Central Government staff, up to 78 days' PLB for Railways — here's the complete eligibility, calculation formula, department-wise comparison, and a calculator to check your exact payout.

₹6,908Non-PLB Max

₹17,951Railways PLB Max

₹7,000Calculation Ceiling

6 MonthsMin. Qualifying Service

On This Page

1. Key Government Orders
2. Eligibility & Formula
3. Bonus Calculator
4. Pay-Level-Wise Entitlement
5. Department-Wise Comparison
6. Deputation & Special Rules
7. Resignation vs Superannuation
8. Suspension & Leave Rules
9. FAQs

1Key Government Orders Referenced

The Ministry of Finance has issued orders granting Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to 30 days' emoluments for FY 2024–25 to eligible Central Government employees. The relevant orders are:

• Ministry of Finance (DoE) OM No. 7/24/2007/E III (A) dated 29.09.2025 — sanctions 30 days' Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) with a calculation ceiling of ₹7,000 per month.
• Ministry of Railways RBE No. 101/2025 dated 24.09.2025 — sanctions 78 days' Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for non-gazetted Railway staff.
• Ministry of Defence & Department of Posts Orders — sanction department-specific PLB (typically 40 to 60 days) for eligible non-gazetted civilian personnel.
• DoE Accounting Notification dated 16.12.2022 — prescribes the object heads for booking bonus expenditure.

2Eligibility & Calculation Formula

Regular Employees

Minimum 6 months of continuous service during 2024–25 is mandatory, and the employee must be in service as on 31 March 2025 (subject to the pro-rata exceptions covered later).

₹7,000 × 30 days ÷ 30.4 = ₹6,908 (rounded)

Casual Labour

Applicable to workers completing 240 days/year in six-day offices, or 206 days/year in five-day offices, over 3 years.

₹1,200 × 30 days ÷ 30.4 = ₹1,184 (rounded)

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Employee Type Regular Employee Casual Labour

7th CPC Pay Level Level 1 to Level 5 (Group C, Non-Gazetted) Level 6 to Level 7 (Group B, Non-Gazetted) Level 8 & above (Not Eligible)

Applicable Bonus Scheme Non-PLB (Ad-hoc) — Central Ministries / CAPFs — 30 Days Railways PLB — 78 Days Department of Posts PLB — 60 Days Defence Production PLB — 40 Days Custom Number of Days

Number of Days (as per your department's order)

Qualifying Service in FY 2024–25 (months)

Minimum 6 months required

Status as on 31 March 2025 In Service Superannuated / Retired Death in Service (after 6 months) Resigned Removed / Dismissed

On Deputation to PSU / State Government? No Yes

If yes, bonus is payable only by the borrowing organisation, not the parent department.

Meets 240 days/year (6-day office) or 206 days/year (5-day office) criteria over 3 years? Yes No

3Pay-Level-Wise Bonus Entitlement

7th CPC Pay Level	Classification	Scheme Applicable	Max. Payable
Level 1 to Level 5	Group 'C' (Non-Gazetted)	Non-PLB (Ad-hoc) or Dept. PLB	₹6,908 / ₹17,951
Level 6 to Level 7	Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted)	Non-PLB (Ad-hoc) or Dept. PLB	₹6,908 / ₹17,951
Level 8 & above	Group 'B' (Gazetted) / Group 'A'	Not Eligible	Nil

4Department-Wise Bonus Structure Comparison

Department / Sector	Scheme	Days Paid	Ceiling	Max. Payout
Central Ministries & UTs (General)	Non-PLB (Ad-hoc)	30 Days	₹7,000	₹6,908
Armed Forces & Paramilitary (CAPFs)	Non-PLB (Ad-hoc)	30 Days	₹7,000	₹6,908
Indian Railways	PLB	78 Days	₹7,000	₹17,951
Department of Posts (Postal/RMS)	PLB	60 Days	₹7,000	₹13,816
Defence Production / Civilians	PLB	40 Days	₹7,000	₹9,211

Note: Railways, Posts, and Defence Production employees receive PLB (linked to productivity) instead of the general Non-PLB scheme — the number of days paid differs by department order, though the ₹7,000 monthly calculation ceiling stays the same across all schemes.

5Special Service Regulations

Deputation

Employees on deputation to PSUs or State Governments receive their bonus from the borrowing organisation only — not from their parent Central Government department.

6Resignation vs. Superannuation

Resignation: Employees who resigned before 31 March 2025 are disqualified from the bonus entirely.

Superannuation / Retirement / Death: Employees who superannuated, retired on medical invalidation, or died after completing six months of service receive pro-rata benefits based on qualifying service.

7Suspension & Leave Rules

Extra-Ordinary Leave (EOL) and any period spent under suspension are excluded from active qualifying service, unless the period is fully regularised by the competent authority.

8Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum Non-PLB bonus for 2024–25?

₹6,908, calculated as (₹7,000 × 30 days) ÷ 30.4, rounded off.

Who is not eligible for the bonus?

Employees at Pay Level 8 and above (Group 'B' Gazetted / Group 'A') are not eligible. Employees who resigned before 31 March 2025 are also disqualified.

What is the minimum service requirement?

A minimum of 6 months of continuous service during 2024–25, and being in service as on 31 March 2025 (or covered under the superannuation/death pro-rata provision).

Do Railway employees get a different bonus?

Yes. Railways sanctions 78 days' Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for non-gazetted staff, with a maximum payout of ₹17,951 — higher than the general 30-day Non-PLB scheme.

What happens if I'm on deputation?

Bonus is payable only by the borrowing organisation (the PSU or State Government you're deputed to), not your parent Central Government department.

Does suspension period count for the bonus?

No. Suspension periods and Extra-Ordinary Leave (EOL) are excluded from qualifying service unless fully regularised.

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Disclaimer: This article and calculator are for general informational purposes, based on the Ministry of Finance (DoE) OM No. 7/24/2007/E III (A) dated 29.09.2025, Ministry of Railways RBE No. 101/2025 dated 24.09.2025, and related Ministry of Defence / Department of Posts orders for FY 2024–25. Actual payout depends on your department's specific order, your exact qualifying service, and pay-fixation records. This calculator provides an estimate only — please verify with your DDO/Accounts section before relying on the figure for financial planning.