Corporate Compliance 17 September 2026
Railway Bonus 2025-26 Inflation‑Proof Ceiling Raised to ₹18,000
The Indian Railway Board has increased the inflation‑proof performance linked bonus ceiling for 2025‑26 from the previous ₹7,000 to ₹18,000 per employee. The change, issued under the Railway Health Service Rules 2026 and aligned with the Ministry of Labour and Employment notification effective 21 Nov 2025, aims to match rising minimum wages and improve staff welfare.
The Railway Board has revised the inflation‑proof PLB ceiling for 2025‑26, raising it to ₹18,000 per employee, up from ₹7,000.
- Effective date: 21 Nov 2025
- Issued under Indian Railway Health Service Rules, 2026
- Aligns with recent Ministry of Labour and Employment minimum‑wage notification
For full details see the original notification.
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