India Optel Limited (IOL) Announces 35 Days Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 2025-26 – Non-Gazetted Employees
India Optel Limited (IOL) Announces 35 Days Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 2025-26 – Non-Gazetted Employees
India Optel Limited, Dehradun, under the Ministry of Defence, has sanctioned 35 days' PLB for eligible Group 'C' and Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) employees for the financial year 2025-26.
India Optel Limited (IOL) has sanctioned 35 days of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for its eligible workforce for the financial year 2025-26. The approval was formalized through an official circular dated 1 October 2026, issued from the corporate headquarters in Dehradun under the Ministry of Defence, confirming the approval of the Competent Authority.
IOL PLB 2025-26 – Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | India Optel Limited (IOL) |
| Headquarters | Dehradun |
| Administrative Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Bonus | Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) |
| Number of Days | 35 days |
| Financial Year | 2025-26 |
| Beneficiaries | Group 'C' and Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) personnel |
| Date of Circular | 1 October 2026 |
| Issued by | Vivek Kaushik, Deputy General Manager (HR) |
| Approval | Competent Authority |
Who is Covered?
As per the order signed by Vivek Kaushik, Deputy General Manager (HR), the bonus applies specifically to:
- Group 'C' employees, and
- Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) personnel
of IOL's key production divisions.
Units Covered
The communication has been sent to the Senior General Managers overseeing operational units across northern India:
A copy of the order was also marked to the General Manager (HR and Finance) at the IOL headquarters for fiscal clearance and processing.
Calculation Guidelines Issued
To ensure precision and avoid fiscal discrepancies, the circular directs administrative authorities to enforce standard deductions before final settlement.
Factory administrations have begun calculating individual entitlements so that disbursement can be made in time, in accordance with corporate guidelines.
What This Means for Employees
- The bonus is sanctioned at 35 days, but the final amount for each employee depends on the factory-level calculation.
- Any EOL/PA or Dies Non period in your service record for the year may be taken into account.
- Check your service record with your unit's HR/Accounts section if you had such periods.
What is Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB)?
Productivity Linked Bonus is a performance-based annual incentive paid to eligible employees of organisations covered by a PLB scheme. In IOL's case, the Competent Authority has approved 35 days for the financial year 2025-26.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many days of PLB has India Optel Limited sanctioned?
35 days of Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2025-26.
2. Who is eligible for IOL PLB 2025-26?
Group 'C' and Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) personnel of IOL.
3. When was the PLB circular issued?
The circular is dated 1 October 2026 and was issued from the IOL headquarters in Dehradun.
4. Who signed the PLB order?
Vivek Kaushik, Deputy General Manager (HR), India Optel Limited.
5. Which units are covered?
Ordnance Factory, Chandigarh; Opto Electronics Factory, Dehradun; and Ordnance Factory, Dehradun.
6. Will EOL and Dies Non affect the bonus?
The circular directs that Extraordinary Leave (EOL/PA) and Dies Non periods be factored into employee records to prevent excess payment.
7. Which ministry does IOL come under?
India Optel Limited functions under the Ministry of Defence.
8. When will the PLB be paid?
The reported order does not mention a payment date. Factory administrations have begun calculating entitlements for timely disbursement; check with your unit's HR/Accounts section.
Conclusion
The sanction of 35 days' PLB for 2025-26 is a welcome festive boost for Group 'C' and non-gazetted Group 'B' employees of India Optel Limited. Employees should keep their service records, especially EOL/PA and Dies Non periods, in order, and check the circular with their unit's HR section.
Source: India Optel Limited circular dated 1 October 2026, Corporate Headquarters, Dehradun.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information. CCS Diary is not a government website. Please verify all details from the official circular and your unit's HR/Accounts section.
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