The government estimated a financial implication of ₹1,832.09 crore .
The bonus applied to approximately 11.27 lakh non-gazetted staff, including track maintainers, loco pilots, station masters, and technicians. Download Plb Oct22 pdf
Eligible non-gazetted employees received a maximum of ₹17,951 , based on a wage calculation ceiling of ₹7,000 per month . The government estimated a financial implication of ₹1,832
You can find the formal notification (RBE No. 120/2022) on the Southern Railway Circulars Portal or the Eastern Railway Personnel Department site. Economic and Operational Impact You can find the formal notification (RBE No
The order was released just before the Dussehra/Puja holidays to boost economic demand during the festival season.
The bonus served as a reward for employees' roles in handling record cargo (1,418 million tonnes in FY 2021-22) and maintaining essential services during post-COVID recovery. Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees - PIB
