AWEIL PLB 2025-26: 31 Days Productivity Linked Bonus Sanctioned for Group B & C Employees
AWEIL order dated 1 October 2026 sanctions PLB for eligible erstwhile OFB civilian employees on deemed deputation, with payment to be completed by 16 October 2026.
Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) has issued an important order regarding the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for the financial year 2025-26 to eligible civilian employees of the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) who are on deemed deputation at AWEIL.
As per AWEIL's HR order dated 1 October 2026, eligible Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C employees covered under the order will receive PLB equivalent to 31 days' wages, subject to an overall emoluments ceiling of ₹7,000 per month. The order also directs all AWEIL units to complete the payment of PLB by 16 October 2026.
AWEIL PLB 2025-26: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Bonus | Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) |
| Financial Year | 2025-26 |
| PLB | Equivalent to 31 days' wages |
| Eligible employees | Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C |
| Employee category | Civilian employees of DoO(C&S), erstwhile OFB, on deemed deputation at AWEIL |
| Overall emoluments ceiling | ₹7,000 per month |
| Order date | 1 October 2026 |
| PLB payment deadline | 16 October 2026 |
| Information submission to AWEIL | By 15 November 2026 |
PLB Calculator for AWEIL Employees (FY 2025-26)
Use this calculator to get an indicative PLB amount. The ₹7,000 ceiling is applied automatically.
Formula used: (Emoluments up to ₹7,000 ÷ divisor) × PLB days × (months of service ÷ 12). The AWEIL order does not state the divisor; the final amount is as passed by your unit Finance section.
31 Days Productivity Linked Bonus for 2025-26
The competent authority has sanctioned payment of Productivity Linked Bonus equivalent to 31 days' wages for eligible employees covered under the order. The sanction has been issued in accordance with MoD Letter No. 48(4)/98/D(B&C) dated 27 July 2000.
Who Will Get AWEIL PLB 2025-26?
The order covers eligible civilian employees belonging to Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C in Defence Production establishments who are employees of DoO(C&S), erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), on deemed deputation at AWEIL.
The order has been addressed by AWEIL Headquarters to the Chief General Managers of all AWEIL units for necessary action. Employees should check their eligibility through their respective factory/unit HR and Finance sections.
PLB Payment to Be Completed by 16 October 2026
AWEIL has specifically directed that payment of PLB should be completed by 16 October 2026. This gives the concerned units a clear deadline for processing and releasing the sanctioned bonus.
Financial Implications of AWEIL PLB
- The expenditure will initially be met from the existing sanctioned budget for FY 2026-27.
- If a unit needs additional funds, it should project the requirement and obtain the necessary sanction.
- Budget requirements must not delay PLB payment to eligible employees.
AWEIL Units Asked to Submit PLB Payment Details
AWEIL has also asked all units to furnish information regarding the amount claimed and passed by Finance. The information is required separately for:
- Group B (Non-Gazetted) employees
- Group C employees
- Number of employees for whom PLB has been claimed
- Amount passed by Finance
- Other relevant payment/un-disbursed information
The information is to be thoroughly checked at the factory level and duly vetted by Finance.
Deadline for Submission of PLB Information
This information will help AWEIL consolidate details regarding the number of eligible employees and the amount of PLB claimed and paid across its units.
AWEIL PLB 2025-26 Order: Important Points for Employees
- PLB for FY 2025-26 has been sanctioned.
- The PLB is equivalent to 31 days' wages.
- The order covers eligible Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C civilian employees.
- The employees concerned are from DoO(C&S), erstwhile OFB, on deemed deputation at AWEIL.
- The prescribed overall emoluments ceiling is ₹7,000 per month.
- PLB payment is required to be completed by 16 October 2026.
- Financial expenditure will be met from the sanctioned budget for FY 2026-27.
- Additional budget, if required, should be arranged without delaying eligible employees' PLB payment.
- Units have to submit the required PLB data after factory-level checking and Finance vetting.
- The consolidated information is to be furnished by 15 November 2026.
What Is Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB)?
Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) is a bonus mechanism applicable to eligible categories of employees under prescribed government/departmental rules. For the employees covered by this AWEIL order, the sanctioned PLB for FY 2025-26 is equivalent to 31 days' wages, subject to the applicable rules and the stated emoluments ceiling.
PLB should not be confused with regular salary, annual increment or other allowances. It is a separate payment sanctioned under the applicable bonus provisions.
AWEIL PLB 2025-26 Official Order
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Organisation | Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), Human Resources |
| Order No. | 49/PLB/FY 2025-26/HR |
| Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Addressed to | Chief General Managers of all AWEIL units |
| Subject | Sanction for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) to employees of DoO(C&S) (erstwhile OFB) on deemed deputation at AWEIL for FY 2025-26 |
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