Dear Friends,
Recently we have seen some message on behalf of GS MA wherein subsequent to his meeting with CMD BSNL, it was conveyed that..
“The discussion was fruitful on Majority of points including consideration of OTP Request Transfers in month of APR 2026.”
We find no wonder on such positive update from the handle of majority association as in the last 2.5 years we have seen many such positive updates, the recent one being the endorsement of IDA increase order on dated 15.03.2026 wherein it was informed that order has reached BSNL and shall be implemented in the month of March 2026.
Contrary to the message of fruitful discussion on all major issues with CMD BSNL on dated 07.04.2026, the fact is something else. In the evening of 7th April 2026 at 7.40pm, Team AIGETOA met CMD BSNL in the presence of Director HR & PGM Pers to deliberate upon the issues submitted vide our pre-notice dated 27.03.2026. The meeting lasted for around 45 minutes.
On Promotions, CMD BSNL was categorical in his statement that as far as promotions are concerned, he will not allow any work around solution i.e. Personal Upgradation Proposal, Increase in Posts through Restructuring, Diversion of unused posts, matching saving etc. He said he is open to promotions for the existing vacancies only in respective quotas provided all the stake holders and the litigants sit together and give an affidavit of “NO OBJECTION” in respective courts. He also said that association should become party in court and fight the cases.
With respect to Personal Upgradation Proposal, he said since DOT has raised the queries on the objections of other groups, he is not willing to take this proposal with DOT again. We responded by stating that the current proposal has got the concurrence of the all three Associations viz. AIGETOA, SEWA & SNEA and hence can easily be implemented now. Still CMD BSNL was resolute in his opinion that neither he will deviate from existing practice nor increase in posts will be allowed through restructuring and all stake holders and litigants must come together to find the solutions. We categorically stated that such suggestions of CMD are unlikely to happen in BSNL and delay by management due to such reasons should not happen.
It is clearly visible the BSNL management is taking shelter of such unresolved litigations to deny the long awaited promotions across various cadres.
With respect to our proposal of “BSNL Succession Plan” submitted by Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) to Hon’ble MoC vide letter dated 9th Jan 2026. CMD BSNL told that BSNL Management is in discussion with Hon’ble MoC on the matter and they will revert once any go-ahead is received from the office of Hon’ble MoC.
On SET, the CMD said that he is in discussion with DOT on the objection raised by associations and management is not in any hurry to either conduct the exam or cancel the exam. It will be known in due course. However, through some unconfirmed sources, it has earlier come to our knowledge that MTs/SETs are being contemplated to be promoted directly to DGM Cadre and any amalgamation of the management cadre will take place at DGM level instead of AGM level. On this we have categorically informed management that if any such move is thought of, the same will be responded to with strong resistance in the form of agitation and legal cases, as well as complaints to various authorities CVC, Lokpal and other quasi-judicial bodies about the undue favour being extended to one particular group.
On Financial issues related to employees and finalisation of various committee reports, both Director HR and CMD BSNL replied that they are waiting for the financial figures of FY 2025-26 only after going through the same, management will be in a position to comment of any form of resolution.
On 3rd PRC also it was quite clear that nothing will be done by BSNL/DoT and same needs to be precipitated before the highest echelons including the PMO, MoC and senior group of ministers.
These statements of CMD BSNL and Director HR clearly indicates that management is in “NO MOOD” to settle any issue either financial or non-financial and shall again be taking various excuses to delay as much as possible. The great divide of BSNL between the so called “HAVES” (Policy Makers) and “HAVE NOTs” (Internal Employees of BSNL) will continue with one group getting all benefits of 7th CPC while the other group will continue to deprived of all benefits. This can only end if all the employees come together in the quest of “One PSU One Policy” being pursued by Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) at various levels.
Hence, on all critical HR aspects it is concluded that to come out with any success, a huge effort is required on the part of all and nobody should get carried away by any Goody-goody update from any one claiming himself to be the representative of BSNL Executives.
Its high time to realize that struggle for existence is utmost necessity and without struggle our existence as BSNL Executives will cease to exist.
With respect to OTP transfers and issuances of hard tenure orders, right now deep research work is going on through AI/ML and the inputs have been sought w.r.t APAR scores, Qualifications, Field Experience and Length of service left. The complied request received by CHQ AIGETOA has been submitted to management with all necessary details for consideration by management. The orders are shall be issued after 14th April 2026.
