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.

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. 

Status of Court cases on AO to CAO Promotions: After recent judgment of HC Chandigarh and clearance to go ahead with promotions for AO to CAO, the issues have been further discussed for issuing promotion orders.

But it is informed that apart from this decided court case, other three court cases are pending including appeal by BSNL in High Court Kolkata against decision dated 14/09/2023 by CAT Kolkata in Ankur Kumar Singh v/s BSNL case. {Copy<<<>> }

Also, some applicants have approached CAT Chandigarh for similar seniority related issues, but the case was not admitted.

Due to pendency of these court cases, BSNL has called for legal opinion to go ahead with promotions, but the same is not in favor of going ahead with promotions. Now these seniority issues are being taken care by the Management to have a full proof promotion order which should not be challenged further.

Meanwhile, the appeal by BSNL in this Ankur Kumar Singh case pending at Hon. HC Kolkata is decided on 17/03/2026 {Copy<<<>> }

Now as per submission of BSNL, Hon. High Court Kolkata has observed that the finding of the the Tribunal is erroneous. While giving judgment, Hon. CAT Kolkata has relied on DoPT OM Dated 04/03/2014 {Copy<<<>> }  which has been cancelled and declared as withdrawn on 19/11/2019 and new OM is issued on 13/08/2021 {Copy<<<>>}. This revised OM was not filed before court while the issue was discussed and decided by CAT Kolkata.

Now, HC Kolkata has noted that the Tribunal had no occasion to examine the impact of this OM dated 13/08/2021 whereby the OM dated 04/03/2014 was directed to be treated as withdrawn. Hon HC accepted submission of senior advocate of BSNL that the impugned order of Tribunal may be set aside and matter may be sent back to the Tribunal to re-decide the matter, in accordance with law.

 Advocate of respondent has also agreed to this prayer and accordingly, the impugned judgment dated 14/09/2023 is set aside and OA 350/00098/2015 is restored to its original number and file.

Hon CAT is further requested to expedite the hearing of the matter and endeavor to decide it expeditiously preferably in a period of six months from date of pronouncement of this HC Judgement.

Thus, the issues are moving with positivity and towards the desired goal of CAO Regular Promotions and now it is clear that though it may take some more time, CAO Regular promotion orders will be surely issued shortly by overcoming all such remaining hurdles.

The similar issues are observed in DGM telecom promotions and promotions of some other cadres and once these issues are taken care/resolved, the long awaited promotions for the post of DGM Telecom and similarly affected some other cadres will be quite possible.

Thus, major issues in the pending promotions of BSNL executives are on the way to resolution and we will be able to get all pending promotions and we will continue our persuasion to clear the stalemate.  Hope for the best. 

AGM Estt BSNL CO issued letter re-opening the ESS/ERP window from 25/03/2026 to 31/03/2026 for submission of online Self-Certificate for payment of Professional Upgradation Allowance for left out 1211 executives who are yet to submit PUA Certificate. Copy<<<>>  LIst<<<>> 

All these 1211 executives are who are yet submit online PUA certificate through ESS/ERP window are appealed to use this opportunity for submitting self-certification for continued reimbursement of Professional Upgradation Allowance for purchase of books, journals which is 2% of basic.

Submission of PUA Certificate is very simple task, which needs time of less than one minute to complete it through ESS.

SNEA appeals all executives to take serious note of this extended date and submit the pending self-certificates in given time immediately and latest by 31/03/2026 by keeping in mind that the chances of second extension of this window are as good as nil. Perhaps, this may be final re-opening of window and all left out executives have to act immediately or be ready for giving off /forfeiting his/her Professional Upgradation Allowance for FY 2026-27 which paid @ 2 % of basic.

SNEA conveys thanks to PGM Estt BSNL CO and his team of officers in Estt Section for considering our request for re-opening this window and given one more opportunity to left out executives. 

DGM SR BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Collection of data on accommodation allotted to Unions and Associations of BSNL as per policy for allotment of accommodation to unions and associations of BSNL-2022. Copy<<<>> 

SNEA has raised concern in discrepancies in policy and well as disparities & difficulties in actual allotment of residential accommodations to Unions and demanded for review of policy and the allotment of suitable residential accommodations for SNEA CHQ at Delhi. Copy<<<>>      

It is unfortunate that some Unions/Associations non-existing in BSNL as there is no member base, are allotted huge accommodation and existing Associations/Unions are not allotted even minimum required residential/office accommodation and this issue has been raised by SNEA.

Accordingly, the policy for accommodation for Unions and Associations 2022 is under review by a committee constituted for the same. Its meeting was scheduled in last week, but the same could not happen due to administrative urgencies.

Now, SR cell has call consolidated Circle-wise list of details of the accommodations allotted to recognized as well as not-recognized unions and associations at Circle/BA/OA along with the number of office bearers and this information is to be sent latest by 30/03/2026.

This information will be used by the Committee for decision on review of the Accommodation Policy 2022 in its next meeting may be scheduled in April 2026 i.e. after receipt of the above information. 

By giving Circle wise strength of JTOs Telecom as on 01/01/2026,  DGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads to ensure even distribution of JTOs by considering pending Rule 8 requests as per for extent guidelines of Rule 8 of BSNL Transfer Policy. Copy<<<>> 

As per the Circle wise strength published only five Circles viz. Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab and UP East have excess JTOs.

Thus rule 8 transfers from all Circles to all Circle except above five Circle are possible and needs to be given consideration by Circle Heads.

All individual JTOs in need of Rule 8 transfers and concerned CS SNEA are required to look into these pending Rule 8 Request transfers with Circle Heads and see that all JTO Rule 8 transfers are given consideration without further delay. 

Director Finance BSNL CO writes to CGM Rajasthan Circle with its copy to all Circle Heads reminder letter for Timely settlement of Superannuation Pension cases of BSNL Absorbees and submit compliance report latest by 30/03/2026. Copy<<<>>  

Status of implementation and payment of increased IDA by BSNL: Though IDA OM dated 27/02/2026 was endorsed by DoT by email on 10/03/2026 for further necessary action, BSNL has raised query on 18/03/2026 about implementation of IDA OM dated 27/02/2026 citing condition under para 5 of this OM and asking for formal endorsement of IDA Order by DoT.

In response, on 23/03/2026, DoT has asked for confirmation and report about the fulfillment of conditions as mentioned under para 5 of this IDA OM dated 27/02/2026.

All these queries are replied by BSNL to DoT on same day. Similar queries are raised by DoT with MTNL and the same are yet to be replied and the same is expected to be replied today 24/03/2026.

SNEA is pursuing with BSNL management, DoT and DPE for implementation of IDA OM dated 27/02/2026 in Salary of Month March 2026 and we are hopeful for confirmation from DoT before initiation of ERP process for salary of March 2026.     

If confirmation reply from DoT is issued within a day or two, then the enhanced IDA as per OM 27/02/2026, will be paid in Salary of March 2026.

Otherwise enhanced IDA as per OM dated 27/02/2026 for QE January 2026 and fresh OM which will be issued for QE April 2026, will be implemented in Salary of April 2026 with enhanced IDA arrears from January to March 2026.

Thus, with these actions and responses from BSNL, DoT and DPE during last fortnight, it is once again and crystal clear that there is no proposal either by Government or by DPE or by DoT or by BSNL to freeze IDA as was projected.

Thus, all the if & buts, negativity and unwanted doubts about implementation of IDA are over and it is now crystal clear that the procedure for review IDA review will continue as was done in past and the OMs will be issued and implemented on quarterly basis either in Salary of March 2026 with two months arrears i.e. January and February 2026 or in the Salary of April 2026 with three months arrears i.e. from January to March 2026 and with one more OM for increase in IDA w.e.f. 01/04/2026. Hope for the best. 

The IDA payment will continue to be reviewed and paid on quarterly basis without any restrictions as being put in recent IDA increase OM dated 27/02/2026 and the procedure for implementation of IDA on quarterly basis will be restored from Quarter starting with April 2026.

Status of JTO to SDE Civil/Electrical wing promotions: The DPC for JTO to SDE Promotions going on for last fortnight is completed and further administrative process of approval of DPC report and promotion orders has been initiated. We are pursuing early Promotion orders which are expected within a day or two.

The process of DPC for JTO to SDE Electrical promotions is initiated and most probably this DPC will be completed in this week , we are pursuing Promotion orders in this Financial Year.

We agree that some officers in process of DPC are moving at tortoise speed, but it is good that it is moving steadily in these very odd circumstances and finally with keen pursuation of SNEA, this long awaited promotion orders of JTOs waiting for their first promotion for last 27 years, will be issued in this week.  

Meeting with Economic Advisor / JS, DPE regarding Issues in Implementation of IDA OM: On Thursday, 19/03/2026, Shri. M. S. Adasul, President NCOA/ GS SNEA and Shri V. K. Tomar, Chairman, GC, NCOA/GS MEA CHQ, had a meeting with the Economic Advisor / Joint Secretary, DPE and strongly raised the issue of non-implementation of the IDA revision order in certain CPSEs including BSNL/MTNL.

NCOA also elaborated on the issues faced in implementation of the present IDA order and confusion due to conditions under para 5 for deciding financial implementation by the Administrative Ministry. We narrated current happenings in the DoT, the Telecom Administrative Ministry and PSUs under DoT like BSNL/MTNL and other PSUs about implementation of IDA OM dated 27/02/2026 and how efforts are being made to deny or delay the payment of increased IDA w.e.f. Jan 2026.

During the meeting, we have highlighted that:

· The inclusion of the clause relating to financial implications in Para 5 of the OM has created ambiguity.

· The responsibility being left to Administrative Ministries for deciding implementation has resulted in confusion and delays.

· Further, non-endorsement of the OM to CPSEs has compounded the issue and led to avoidable implementation hurdles.

The Economic Advisor gave a patient hearing and after elaborate discussions assured that:

• The IDA revision order for the April quarter will be issued in a timely manner in the early fortnight of April 2026.

•  The reference to financial implications will be removed from all future Oms for IDA increase/decrease.

• Copies of the fresh IDA OM will be marked/endorsed to all CPSEs by DPE as were marked earlier.

• The OM will also be uploaded on the DPE website to ensure transparency and accessibility to all CPSEs for its implementation as happened earlier.

NCOA also urged DPE to clarify to Administrative Ministries and CPSEs, wherever required, to ensure uniform and immediate implementation of the IDA orders across all CPSEs.

The Economic Advisor assured that the matter will be taken up, and the concerned Joint Director will coordinate with the respective Administrative Ministries to resolve the issues reported if any.

 In addition, certain broader issues concerning BSNL were also discussed wherein it was highlighted that:

• Despite operating under challenging conditions in the telecom sector, BSNL employees are making dedicated and sincere efforts to sustain and improve business performance.

•   There is a need to recognize the committed contribution of the workforce, especially under adverse circumstances in the telecom sector and meeting requirements of all missions & projects of the Government of India.

• Implementation of the 3rd PRC is essential for maintaining minimum motivation levels among employees.

The Economic Advisor acknowledged these concerns and appreciated the efforts of BSNL and its employees, recognizing their contribution in sustaining business and operational strategies under difficult conditions and earning about Rs 24000 Crore topline revenue in all these odd conditions and circumstances.

In conclusion of the meeting we conveyed thanks for sparing time and for firm action for restoration of earlier procedure for review of IDA and its implementation and payment on a quarterly basis.