Update on JTO to SDE Telecom SCF Promotion Court case: Hearing in JTO to SDE Telecom SCF Promotion Court case was scheduled on 14/01/2026 at CAT Chandigarh and initial arguments between both parties held today.

The advocate for respondent BSNL asked time till next hearing for fresh submission on the case. The next date of hearing is 11/02/2026.

Meantime, we are pursuing this case for the early resolution of this issue and promotions thereof and we are hopeful for a positive outcome by the next date of hearing. Hope for the best.

DGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads calling for Vacancy status of JTO Telecom as on 01/01/2026. Copy<<<>>

This is routine yearly exercise and this data is required for update records and mainly deciding the JTO strength in Circles for considering Rule 8 transfers by declaring Circles as Circle having Excess, Just sufficient or shortage of JTOs. It is also used for conducting JTO LICE for Circes to fill up vacant posts in Circles.

This data is to be given by excluding Rule 9 Temporary Transfer of JTOs from transferred Circle and strength of all such JTOs is to be counted in Home Circle. 

PGM CA BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads/IFAs for complying with the time to time instructions given by CA Section for approval of higher pension option cases on EPFO portal.  Copy <<<>>

This letter is issued by taking note of complaints from individuals wherein till today the EPF Higher Pension options are not submitted/approved by the Units/Circles.

Taking note of discussions in CWC Ahmedabad, SNEA also has raised issues and requested for intervention of pending cases from some Circles.  

In this letter PGM CA has issued binding instructions from BSNL Management to Circle Heads/IFAs for taking serious note of need of the action on their part for updating required data for approval of the options submitted by BSNL recruits.

Letter clearly mentions that Circle are custodians of all essential records and sole custodian and all required actions are to be taken by Circle and failure to comply with EPFO directions is sole responsibility of Circle.

As such all CS/DS and individuals whose Higher pension Options are till not approved by EPFO for any reason, are requested to take follow up with EPFO Nodal Officers/IFAs and Circle Heads and till issues are not resolved,  then in such specific cases, the details may be updated to Shri. Arvind Pal Dahiya, JSC SNEA CHQ Mobile: 9416051919 for further follow up at BSNL CO.  

JtGM BW writes to all  PCE/CE Civil calling for latest VC of JTOs eligible for SDE Civil Promotions against vacancy year 2020 to 2024 for about total 70 vacancies.  Copy <<<>>

The VC called earlier has been expired and hence this fresh and latest VC is called and last date for sending VC is 20/01/2026.

All CS/DS are requested to take follow of the sending VCs and ensure that it is sent for all JTOs of their Circle before this date.

The process for calling VCs, SCRs of JTOs for SDE Promotions in Electrical wing is being initiated by EW wing and the formal letter will be issued within a day or two. 

Update on long awaited JTO to SDE Civil/Electrical wing Promotions: Though SNEA has taken up issues at all possible level and tried to expediate the long awaited JTO to SDE Civil/Electrical wing promotions in Year 2025, but we could not succeed due to casual approach of the officers dealing with and mainly due to confusing stand on stay in this process of Promotions.

But, it good to  witness that this proposal of JTO to SDE Civil wing Promotions, which was  moving in tortoise speed in year 2025, has now overcome all hurdles and at the start of New year 2026, it has  reached the finality as the said proposal for holding  DPC for JTO to SDE Promotion in Civil wing has been approved by Director HR in first week of January 2026.

Accordingly, the DPC for the SDE Civil vacancies of Year 2023 and 2024 will be held in this week and we are expecting the Promotion orders in the coming week of at least by fortnight.

We are happy to see that with tireless persuasion by SNEA for last three years to overcome fear and foiba of pending court case and hypothetical stay finally all the man made hurdles are cleared and Promotions of JTOs in Civil wing have reached to its finality.

The files for Promotion of JTO to SDE in Electrical wing against Vacancies of these two years are pending with Pers DPC section for last two years and now these files will be returned to Electrical wing for fresh and final proposal for holding DP C for JTO to SDE Promotion in Electrical wing and proposal will be initiated by EW wing in the lines similar to Civil wing by calling VCs and APRs of JTOs eligible for SDE Promotions.  

Update on Pay loss Court Case/s at CAT Ernakulam: Once again Final hearing in Pay loss court case filed by SNEA scheduled on 02/01/2026, is postponed due to second case filed on the same subject matter.

Actually hearing in Original case filed by SNEA vide OA No. 694/2022 at CAT Ernakulam on pay loss faced by the LICE JTO/JAO during JE period was  responded by reply by BSNL, then rejoinder by SNEA and then heard in detail and after completion of hearing on 31/10/2024 it was listed for final hearing on 04/12/2024.

However on the same day, the applicant in the second OA on the subject by Shri. Anup Das JTO Kerala, vide OA No. 405/2023 suddenly requested Hon. Court that their OA being on subject matter, may be tagged with OA of SNEA and prayed that both matters be may be heard jointly.

Since then hearing in the  on this second OA in joint case was held on six dates i.e. on 11/03/2025, 16/06/2025, 11/07/2025, 30/10/2025, 19/11/2025 and 02/01/2026 restarting process of calling replies from respondents, submission of rejoinders of second OA.

But no action is required and taken in case filed by SNEA.

In the hearing dated 19/11/2025 after on submission of reply by BSNL in second OA, the Honourable Court asked applicants in this second OA for filing rejoinder which is normal practice but the advocate of applicant in second OA has conveyed that they do not wish to submit any rejoinder. Thus case was listed for final hearing on 02/01/2026.

But on this date 02/01/2026 also, the applicant and respondent were not ready for final hearing and Honourable court recorded same and removed the case from disposal list. Copy <<<>>  

If applicant and respondent would  have been ready, the matter of pay loss would have been decided by Honourable court, but the same could not happen.

As such, again the court case filed by SNEA pending for final decision since 31/10/2024  and is not decided due to joint hearing along with another OA on the subject matter and continues to be undecided & pending for last fourteen months, no reason on part of applicant.

Now both the cases are again posted for final hearing on 12/03/2026.

Let us pray that applicant in second case and respondent BSNL will be ready by for final hearing on 12/03/2026 and matter of Pay loss is decided by Honourable Court positively in favor of affected JTOs/ JAOs facing loss and all affected executives will get the long awaited justice.  

Sad News: SNEA Lost Great & Passionate Leader: With profound shock, deep anguish, and an irreparable sense of loss, we mourn the untimely demise of Mr. Binush B. Peter, Circle Treasurer, SNEA Kerala, and SDE, BSNL.

Mr. Binush B. Peter, aged 45 years, lost his life in a tragic and unfortunate accident. He is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, and father, who retired as DGM from BSNL.

Mr. Binush was a strong pillar of SNEA, deeply committed to the organization and actively involved in its growth and strengthening. From the very early days of his service in BSNL, he stood firm with conviction, clarity, and courage—always placing the organization and collective interests above self. He rendered invaluable service to SNEA in various capacities, including CEC Member, District Secretary Circle Office, and most recently as Circle Treasurer, Kerala Circle, a role he fulfilled with utmost dedication.

A natural leader with exceptional organizational ability, Mr. Binush played a pivotal role in strengthening SNEA among BSNL recruits, fostering unity, discipline, and strong ideological commitment.

Mr. Binush joined BSNL as a JTO in 2003 and served as an exemplary officer throughout his career. His dedication to service, especially in Mobile Services across GSM, Sales, WLL, NGN, and NOW which earned him immense respect and admiration from colleagues and superiors alike.

A sportsman in spirit with active participation in Basketball, he carried the same passion, teamwork, and resilience into organisational activities and professional responsibilities. He was a man with a lot of friendships who stood for friends beyond any boundaries and an avid trekking enthusiast, loved traveling.

His sudden departure at such a young age is an irreparable loss not only to his beloved family but also to BSNL, SNEA, and society at large. We have lost a strong pillar, a torchbearer, and a sincere, principled human being.

Mr. Binush will live on in our memories, in our struggles, and in every step SNEA takes forward. His ideals, courage, and unwavering commitment shall continue to inspire generations of executives.

We extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family. No words can heal this immense void, but we stand with the family in solidarity, strength, and prayer during this hour of profound grief. We pray that the departed soul attains heavenly abode and eternal peace. Comrade Binush Amar Rahe!

New Year Greetings & Message by CMD BSNL: On the first day of New Year 2026, Shri. A. Robert J. Ravi,  CMD BSNL addressed gathering of Executives at BSNL CO and this address was telecasted all over India.  VIDEO <<<>>        PHOTOS <<<>>     Message <<<>>  

Meeting of General Secretaries of Unions & Associations of BSNL: Two consecutive Meetings of General Secretaries of Unions and Associations of BSNL was held on 08/01 & 09/01/2026 to review the Nationwide Lunch Hour Demonstrations and its response by the Management to discuss further strategy / course of action of future agitation. These meetings were attended by General Secretaries of all participating Unions and Associations.

By this time it was confirmed that Management Committee has approved the proposal of wage negotiation and further course of action is being initiated.

It was also assured that Chennai/Tamilnadu issue will be resolved to the best satisfaction of all and appeals against Punishments will be given due consideration at the shortest possible time as per relevant guidelines. After elaborate discussions, it was decided to go ahead with agitational programme after analysing response from Management and next meeting of General Secretaries will be held on 20/01/2026 to decide further course oof action.

Accordingly, a circular is issued about decision taken in the meeting and mainly conveying thanks to all leaders and members of Unions and Associations of BSNL for highly successful Lunch Hour Demonstration all over India. Copy <<<>>

Meeting of General Secretaries of Unions & Associations of BSNL with Director HR: In response to the agitational notice by Unions and Associations of BSNL, an urgent Meeting was called by Director HR in his chamber on 08/01/2006 at 1100 hrs but it was held at 1200 hrs. This Meeting was attended by PGM Pers/SR, PGM Admn/Estt, PGM Legal  and the General Secretaries of all participating Unions and Associations.

Director HR  started meeting with welcome and expressing his concern over the issues raised by Unions and Associations and response and immediate action of the Management to redress the issues.

General Secretaries expressed displeasure over the continued negligence on the issues raised by us and not meeting any of the responses given by him in the past and expressed that management is forcing us for this agitational programme by not keeping repeated assurances. Even an most important issue recommendation of Wage Negotiation agreement related to all employees of BSNL is not given serious consideration for the last three months and there are no hopes for positive consideration on any other HR issues.

Director HR informed that as a special case the Wage Negotiation Agreement is being circulated among the Members of Management Committee and it will be approved within a day. He also expressed  that transfer of GM HR TN which is in his hands will be given consideration and transfers of PGM HR CHTD and CGM TN are not in his hands but the matter will be reported accordingly. He added  that any agitational programme at this stage will not give any result but will create negativity and issues under consideration will also be derailed. He appealed to withdraw the Lunch Hour Demonstrations and assured firmly for resolution of the issues.

We informed that similar assurances were given on 06/10/2025, but till today even DGM level transfer is not given consideration and there is no reason to believe on the assurances being given this time.

We informed that notice is given on 30/12/2025, but the meeting is called at last minute and it is difficult to withdraw the agitational call without any form, concrete written assurances. Director HR informed that minutes of the meeting will be issued wherein the details will be mentioned. But by this time, it was 1300 hrs, we informed that the final decision will be conveyed after receipt of the Minutes.

But only appeal was issued by 1300 hrs Appeal  <<<>> and no minutes were issued and hence the Lunch Hour demonstrations were held all over India.

The Minutes of Meeting with Director HR cum a fresh appeal was not on the same day and it is issued by 1600 Hrs of 09/01/2026, wherein a fresh appeal is made with routine assurances. Copy <<<>>

Massive Lunch Hour Demonstrations held all Over India : As per the call given by the Unions and Associations of BSNL massive Lunch Hour Demonstrations held all over India demanding

·    Early implementation of 3^rd Pay/Wage Revision.

·    Withdrawal of vindictive actions by CGM CHTD/TN

·  Immediate transfer of CGM TN/CHTD, GM HR TN and PGM HR CHTD.

Thousands of the Executives and Employees of BSNL all over India participated in Lunch Hour Demonstrations registered the strong protest against

· Undue delay of three months in recommendations of signed Wage Negotiation Agreement by BSNL management to DoT

· Not keeping repeated assurances given on the issues created by CGM TN/CHTD,

· Undue delay in settlement of unrest in CHTD /TN Circle issues.

The anguish against indifferent attitude of BSNL Management on HR issues of the Executives and Employees with deliberate negligence of HR issues was clearly visible.   

The leaders of Unions and Associations addressed gatherings at different places and explained the how the wage negotiation proposal is delayed , factual positions of issues created by CGM CHTD/TN, status of the demands and its poor response by Management indirectly supporting vindictive actions by CGM TH/CHD and need of  struggle with strong unity and it has been very positively responded by the entire workforce of BSNL.   

The General Secretaries of all participating Unions and Associations addressed the mass gathering at Eastern Court, Janpath, New Delhi wherein first time good number of Executives and employees have gathered and expressed their feelings and registered protest against continued negligence on in settlement of HR issues. PHOTOS <<<>> 

SNEA CHQ conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to the General/ Circle/ District Secretaries, CHQ/Circle/District leaders, Activists  and members of all Unions and Associations in BSNL who have actively participated in this Lunch Hour Demonstrations even after very short notice of one day and made it a grand success underlining continued strong unity of BSNL workforce.  

Let us hope this token of agitation will draw attention of management towards the unrest among Executives and Employees of BSNL about continued negligence on HR issues by BSNL management and some corrective action will be taken to resolve the HR issues.  

AGM Pers BSNL CO regarding submission of Immovable property returns for the year 2025 i.e. as on 31/12/2025. Copy<<<>>

·     The Immovable Property Return (IPR) is required to be furnished by all the Executives/ non- Executives of BSNL for the year 2025 and last date for its submission in ERP/ESS is 31/01/2026.

·    IPRs received after this date i.e. 31/01/2026 will not be confirming the extent guidelines.

·   The non-submission of IPR within the stipulated date, would invite the denial of vigilance clearance for promotion/ EPP/ NEPP /NOC etc and hence we appeal each and every executive and employee to submitted their IPR well in time and before 31/01/2026 and avoid any issues thereafter.

Confirmation of some Issues/ Queries w.r.t. OTP Window Jan 2026: Though detailed clarification has been published on SNEA CHQ website, till some executives are facing issues is submission of OTP Request transfer Application in January 2025 OTP window and have asked clarifications on certain issues related to OTP Window January 2026 and submission of applications thereof. Some of the queries and its clarifications are as follows.

1. Query: Where OTP Request on completion of all India Hard Tenure Stations will be considered at Own Cost or Company Cost.

Response: All the Request transfers on completion of prescribed tenure at All India Tenure Stations are issued at Company Cost except cases wherein an individual has submitted a request for Transfer at own cost. 

2. Query: Where OTP Request to Tenure Transfers will be given consideration at Own Cost or Company cost.

Response: All the Request transfers to all India Hard Tenure Stations are normally issued at Company Cost except cases wherein an individual has submitted a request for Transfer at own cost. But it is a fact that Own Cost OTP Requests to all India Hard Tenure stations are given consideration with priority over the company cost request transfers.  

3.Query: Not getting option for OTP Intra Circle Rule 8 Transfer of JTOs/JAOs from Non-Recruiting Circle to Recruiting Circle and vice versa including Transfer in area of the same Territorial Circles.

Response: Rule 8/9 Transfers of JTOs/JAOs are not covered under OTP window as it is routine and regular Process in separate window in ERP/ESS. Even the  requests of JTOs & JAOs from working Non Recruiting Circle to Recruiting Home Circle and vice versa are not part of OTP window and are given consideration separately by concerned Recruiting Circle and requests may be submitted and pursued at Circle Level.   

4. Query: Some executives have genuine medical issues of self or family members, but are not able to apply OTP Request on these genuine Medical grounds as while applying online, the medical option in the drop down menu is not visible/accessible.

Response: The medical ground dropdown menu for OTP Request on genuine medical ground will not be normally visible for everyone, but the same will be visible/ accessible after ERP Entry of medical ground requests by BA administration. Please first take up matter for ERP Entry of medical grounds and then submit the OTP Application, this option will be visible.  

5. Query: Where OTP Requests with reasons ‘Others’ will be given consideration or not?   

Response:  Yes, OTP Requests are given consideration on all the grounds, but requests on medical grounds will be given consideration with priority than the requests on others ground.  

6.Query: We are facing some Technical issues while submitting an OTP Application and not able to resolve it.

Response: All such technical issues may be discussed with BA level ERP Nodal officers and till not resolved docket may be raised in ERP which is normally cleared within a day or two. If it is delayed more, please update to DS/CS Concerned, which will be pursued to the extent of clearing the issues raised or concern expressed.

7.Query: Executive not completing two years tenure in present Circle as on today, but will complete two years in coming days but in Year 2026.

a. Is he /she eligible to apply for OTP request in this window?

Response: Yes, she/he is eligible for applying for Request Transfer in this OTP window. Now it is a matter of the Annual OTP window and hence one who is completing two years by December 2026 and desires OTP Request Transfer order before December 2026 should apply in this OTP window. 

b. Will his/her OTP Request be given consideration before completion of two years?

Response: Yes, request may be given before completion of two years, but relieving will be done only after completion of two years. Though we are pursuing restoration of biannual OTP windows, there is reluctance on part of CMD BSNL for the same. As such, all executives who are in need of OTP Request Transfers on completion of two years stay in the present Circle by December 2026, may apply in this annual OTP window.

8. Query: I am having specific and urgent queries about these OTP Requests and window which are neither responded positively by the Circle/BA ERP team nor by ERP team at Corporate office and hence I need special support from CHQ.

Response: For such specific and urgent queries, please contact Shri. Manish Samadhiya, AIP Mob: 9425003669, he will take care of it.  

DGM Trg BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Mandatory Eight Hours Training courses on iGoT portal in Q-4 of 2025-2026 under Mission Karmayogi. Copy<<<>>

DGM Rstg BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding IPMS for the period Q4 (Jan 26 - Mar 26) of Financial Year 2025-26.Copy<<<>>

AGM Taxation BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Time limit for filling TDS/TCS correction. Copy<<<>>

Earlier, the time limit of six years was prescribed i.e. correction statements with respect to TDS/TCS can be furnished within six years from the end of the financial year in which statement was required to be delivered.

As per section 397(3)(f) of the Income Tax Act, 2025, this time limit of six years has been revised to two years and it will be effective from 01/04/2026.