Non-Productivity Linked Bonus 2025: 30 Days Ad-hoc Bonus for Central Government Employees
New Delhi, 29 September 2025: The Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, has issued an official order sanctioning the payment of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to 30 days’ emoluments for the accounting year 2024-25.
Who Will Get the Bonus?
The bonus is applicable to:
- All Central Government employees in Group ‘C’
- All non-gazetted employees in Group ‘B’
- Eligible personnel of the Armed Forces and Para Military Forces
- Employees of Union Territory Administrations following Central Government pay structure
Calculation Ceiling
The calculation ceiling for the Ad-hoc Bonus is fixed at Rs. 7000 per month. Based on this ceiling, the bonus for 30 days works out to Rs. 6908 (rounded off).
Eligibility Criteria
- Employees must have been in service as on 31.03.2025.
- At least six months of continuous service during 2024-25 is mandatory.
- Pro-rata payment is admissible for employees with service between six months to one year.
Official Order Highlights
The Office Memorandum (OM) issued under file number F. No. 7/24/2007/E III (A) dated 29.09.2025 confirms the sanction of the President for this bonus. The scheme benefits employees not covered under any Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) scheme.
FAQs on Non-Productivity Linked Bonus 2025
Q1. Who is eligible?
Employees in Group C, non-gazetted Group B, Armed Forces, and Para Military Forces.
Q2. How much is the bonus?
Rs. 6908 (equivalent to 30 days emoluments with Rs. 7000 ceiling).
Q3. When was the order issued?
On 29th September 2025 by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.
It’s interesting that the bonus is capped at Rs. 7,000, but the pro-rata payment ensures those with shorter tenures are still fairly compensated. It’s good to see the government providing some recognition for those not covered under other bonus schemes.