Felicitation of Shri Rajeev Soni, CGM EW BSNL CO: A high
level delegation of SNEA felicitated and congratulated Shri. Rajeev Soni CGM
EW BSNL CO on successful completion of prolonged 27 years of services in DoT
and BSNL and his superannuation retirement on 31/03/2026.
He deserves highest appreciation
and such a special Felicitation due to his lifelong devoted and dedicated services for DoT/ BSNL and its workforce.
BSNL family as whole and specially we SNEA recognise his great
support to BSNL Executives in the most difficult time of BSNL. He was given
responsibility of CGM EW BSNL CO in an extremely difficult situation of BSNL,
and with change in managerial position instead of improvement, the situation
downgraded day by day. But he sustained all pressure and made all out efforts
for the support of Executives in the Electrical wing in particular and executives
and employees of other wings in general.
We have witnessed his special support to each and every Executive
in Electrical wing and it is highly appreciable that he was knowing majority of Executives in Electrical
wing by name and with their problems
& difficulties and this makes him different and special from all other
officers at such level.
His positive, balanced and till commendable role as Chairman of the
Wage Negotiation Committee will be always remembered and will be surely written
in golden letters in history of BSNL as he has completed the herculean task of
signing Wage Negotiation Agreement.
We have seen his proactive working for executives of Electrical
wing and his passion for Promotions of JTOs in Electrical wing and passion for
Third PRC implementation.
Very shortly, the JTOs in Electrical wing will get their overdue
first SDE promotion after 27 years and this is possible just because of very
positive and firm steps taken by Shri Rajeev Soni as CGM EW BSNL CO.
Executives in Electrical wing have seen him as Oasis in dessert and
they will surely miss their leader at
top. It was really toughest time for Executives in Electrical wing but he made
it bearable to many executives in Electrical wing and we really mean it.
His contribution of implementing Oorja Portal and automation of pan
India energy payment system to DISCOM during his tenure was superb. BSNL has
saved revenue around 1000 Crore through savings of energy cost during his
tenure periods as CGM EW which is itself a outstanding & remarkable achievement.
On this great occasion of superannuation Retirement after highly
successful, long and spotless services, SNEA
congratulated and felicitated him for his excellent, dedicated and devoted
services in DoT as well as BSNL and for support extended to BSNL workforce.
On behalf of thousands of members of SNEA all over India in general and the Electrical wing in particular, we wish Shri Rajeev Soni, CGM EW BSNL CO, a very Happy, Healthy, Wealthy and Prosperous long retired life.
Update
on Meeting AUAB CHQ: An
important meeting of the available General Secretaries of AUAB was held on 08/04/2026
to discuss the current scenario regarding the IDA payment, which has been due
since January 2026. After threadbare discussions, it was decided that AUAB will
organise a countrywide demonstration programme on 20/04/2026 demanding the
release of the IDA arrears along with salary of April 2026.
Accordingly,
a memorandum on the subject has been sent to the Secretary DoT, CMD BSNL and Secretary
DPE to convey our strong resentment over the undue delay in releasing the IDA
arrears. The further course of the agitational programme will be finalised in
the next AUAB meeting, likely to be held on the evening of 20/04/2026.
Further,
as per the decision taken in the last AUAB meeting, two separate memoranda on
the issues viz. Posting of Regular CMD BSNL and settlement of the Chennai/Tamil Nadu issues
have also been submitted to the Management/ Government of India to draw their
urgent attention and further course of action on these issues will also be
discussed in the next AUAB meeting.
SNEA pays
rich tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Ji on his Jayanti. A visionary social
reformer, educationist & champion of equality, Mahatma Phule dedicated his
life to social justice, upliftment of marginalized & empowerment of women.
His timeless teachings continue to inspire generations.
SNEA CHQ writes
to Director HR for keeping assurance for consideration of pending HR issues of the
executives in month of April 2026. Copy<<<>>
AUAB (All
Unions and Associations of BSNL) CHQ writes to Secretary DoT requesting for immediate intervention for
implementation of DPE order dated 27/02/2026 for implementation of IDA revision
for Executive and Non-Executive employees working in BSNL. Copy<<<>>
AUAB (All
Unions and Associations of BSNL) CHQ writes to respected Prime Minister of India conveying thanks for continued support to BSNL and request for appointment of a
Regular CMD for the desired growth of BSNL and to meet challenges in the
telecom sector. Copy<<<>>
AUAB (All
Unions and Associations of BSNL) CHQ writes to Additional Secretary Telecom
(AST) DoT requesting for kind
intervention into deliberate inaction by BSNL Management on concern raised by
All Unions and Associations against illegal promotion and posting of Shri
Tulasi Raman as GM HR TN Circle and prolonged i.e. 11 years stay of Shri
Bhaskar PGM HR CHTD Circle. Copy<<<>>
AGM Pers
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads conveying timeline for processing of e-APAR of
Executives & Non-executives of BSNL through ESS-Portal for year 2025-26. Copy<<<>>
Important
dates for executives are
The date
for submission of self-appraisal is 15/05/2026.
The e-APAR
reporting will be open on 21/05/2026 and last date for reporting
will be 30/06/2026.
The e-APR reviewing
will be open on 21/05/2026 and last date for reporting will be
30/07/2026.
The entire
process of e-APR in case of mid term transfers within BSNL, retirement is to be
completed within one month’s period, and in case of transfers outside BSNL within
three months regardless of above timelines.
The
timeline for Non-Executives are different depending on their pay structure.
SNEA
appeals all Executives to take note of these important dates and complete the
activities as per given timelines and please do not wait for extension of these
timelines.
AGM Pers
BSNL CO writes remainder to all Circle Heads regarding verification of employee
data and submission of required documents for payment of insurance benefits
under the BSNL Gratuity and Leave Encashment Schemes. Copy<<<>>
Earlier
vide letter dated 13/03/2026, BSNL CO has requested Circles to verify the
details of deceased employees viz. beneficiary, bank details of such deceased
employees for FY 2020-21 to 2025-26.
This data
is required for early settlement of Insurance claims, but till today, no Circle
has sent the required information.
The consolidated
list of employees was also provided to Circles for due verification for further
updation of bank details of the beneficiaries (legal heir/nominee) in IT0009 by
the Payroll DDOs.
Circles were
also requested to forward the scanned copies of attested Death Certificates of
the concerned employees to CA Section in one consolidated lot for submission to
LIC for settlement of claims.
It is
requested to expedite the verification process and submit the required
details/documents at the earliest, so that the insurance claims may be
processed without any further delay.
All CSs
are required to take up matter with their Circles and see that required
information is sent at the earliest.
Add. GM
Building and Works BSNL CO issued Post based reservation roster registers as on
dated 31.12.2025 under SCF and LICE quota for SDEs in Civil wing. Copy<<<>> SCF<<<>> LICE<<<>>
Add. GM Building and Works BSNL CO issued Post based reservation roster registers as on dated 31.12.2025 under SCF and LICE quota for EEs in Civil wing.Copy<<<>> SCF<<<>> LICE<<<>>
AGM Pers
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for verification and correction of Career
History of executives in SAP/ ESS Portal. Copy<<<>>
Letter
appeals all executives carefully go through their career history details
available in the ESS (Employee Self Service) Portal under Personal Information
Head.
In case
any discrepancy or omission is noticed, the concerned executive should
immediately bring it to the notice of the respective HR/Administrative section
of their circle/ unit along with supporting documents for necessary correction
through e-office or email etc.
Further,
all circles/units Heads were requested to ensure that the HR/Administration
sections promptly examine the representations received from employees and take
necessary corrective action in the SAP/ESS records after due verification of
supporting/service documents.
This
exercise is to be completed with a priority to maintain accurate service
records of all employees and is to be completed positively by 14/04/2026.
This
updated ESS/ERP data will be extracted and used for consideration of pending OTP
Requests from Tenure as well as Non-Tenure stations which are expected to be
considered in this month itself and hence one has to be active and alert in
check correctness of his /her entries in ERP and get it corrected from
BA/Circle administration latest by 14/04/2026.
As per
past year experience, once order is issued or missed the chances of its
modification of fresh orders are less and if in case it is modified/issued with
keen persuasion, it takes months together and all requests are not given
consideration.
Hence all
Executives are requested to take note of this letter and see that all the
entries in ERP/ESS are updated for its correctness so that you are not facing
any hardship as faced by some executives in last year transfers.
DGM SR
BSNL CO issued reminder to Circle Heads for data on accommodation allotted to
Unions and Associations of BSNL and last date for submission of the requisite
information is 10/04/2026. Copy<<<>>
DGM Rstg
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Circle-by-circle strategic
priorities for 90-day action Plan. Copy<<<>>
DGM Rstg
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Formation and operationalisation
of BSNL Integrated Network Command Centre (BINCC) and corresponding field
structures at Circle and BA levels. Copy<<<>>
This one
more initiative by CMD BSNL with new concept to strengthen real-time monitoring
of network performance, improve service quality, enhance customer
responsiveness, and establish an integrated operational accountability
framework across all technology domains and service segments of BSNL CO has
approved the formation and operationalization of the BSNL Integrated Network
Command Centre (BINCC) (8 Cells) at BSNL Corporate Office, along with
corresponding structures at Circle and BA levels.
The BSNL
Integrated Network Command Centre (BINCC) is totally new and specially
developed idea envisioned to act as a unified national platform for integrated
monitoring, analysis, reporting and escalation of network and service
performance across BSNL.
As per feedback from some of units, it is reported that till issues faced by the filed executives are not resolved to root cause, such ideas will not give desired results.
SNEA appeals all the CS/DS and activist to go through this letter for new concept by CMD BSNL for real time monitoring of network performance and its improvement and CS concerned may send consolidated feedback to CHQ by email latest by 15/04/2026.
On Good Friday, we remember the
supreme sacrifice that Jesus Christ made. May his message of compassion,
forgiveness, and peace continue to guide us. Let kindness and togetherness
always prevail.
May the teachings of peace, non-violence, and truth inspire us to live a pure and mindful life. On this auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, wishing you harmony, happiness, and good Health.
Happy Mahavir Jayanti !!!
Update on Court case on DGM Telecom
Promotions at CAT Chandigarh: The hearing in court case filed in CAT Chandigarh on seniority issues, staying
Regular as well as Adhoc DGM Telecom Promotions was held on 27/03/2026.
This time a senior advocate from BSNL was
present in the hearing who submitted a plea for interim relief in continuation
of the judgement in AO to CAO promotions by HC Punjab and Haryana and seeking permission
to go ahead with DGM Telecom Promotions subject to outcome of the court case.
But the advocate for petitioner pleaded that
the court case at HC on AO to CAO Promotions was decided with mutual agreement
of both the parties. In this case, petitioner do not agree for the same and stressed
for regular hearing in the case, as case is reaching towards the final hearing and
hence issue may be decided by the court. As such, the case is not decided in this
hearing and accordingly proceedings will continue in the next hearing which is
scheduled on 27/04/2026.
Update on payment of Increased IDA:
In continuation
to earlier information about payment of increased IDA w.e.f. 01/01/2026, it is
to inform that though we tried our level best to get issues created due para 5
of DoPT OM dated 27/02/2026 and release increase IDA in salary payment of March
2026, due to delay in receiving clarification from DoT and as Salary of March
2026 is to be paid by 30/03/2026, the increased IDA is not added in this salary
of March 2026.
But, with all development and persuasion till
now, it is sure that the IDA increased w.e.f. 01/01/2026, will be paid in the
Salary of April 2026 with arrears of three months Jan to March 2026 and expected
increased in IDA w.e.f. 01/04/2026 for which fresh and routine OM is expected
to be issued by DPE in early month of April 2026.
SNEA conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to
all the concerned officers from BSNL, DoT and DPE who have supported to our persuasion
for releasing increased IDA in Salary payment of March 2026 as with such active support by all, the uncertainty
and confusion on payment of increased IDA is cleared and it will be regular
matter to be decided and paid quarterly by BSNL as was done in the past.
AGM Admn BSNL CO writes to all
Circle Heads regarding Uniformity in Lanycards/Ribbons of ID cards of BSNL
employees. Copy<<<>>
This is as per the instructions
by the Honourable Minister of Communications to ensure the uniformity in
lanycards/ ribbons of Identity Cards BSNL employees.
The competent authority has
finalized the design of lanycards /ribbons for standardization of the Identity
Cards of BSNL employees.
Circle Heads are requested to
take necessary action for wearing of Identity Cards with this lanycards/ribbon by
employees of BSNL.
These lanycards/ribbon in the
given design will be printed by Circles/BA Administrations all over India and
will be supplied to all Executives and Employees of BSNL, to have uniform
identity of BSNL.
Let us hope that these
instructions from Honourable Minister of Communications will be uniformly
followed by all employees & officers including GMs/PGMs and CGMs and even
by Directors of BSNL Board otherwise
this will be a mere formality of issuing orders and showing compliance to the
instructions of Honourable Minister of Communications and the very purpose of
such special instructions is defeated as seen about many such instructions in
past.
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