As informed after our meeting with JS (Admin) Sh K Balaji on dated 25.09.2026, BSNL finally issues the orders for the revision of TA/DA. JS (Admin) has assured us that the necessary direction shall be issued soon..

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We had earlier requested for directions to BSNL Management for immediate issuance of the orders for TA/DA Revision and Enhancement of SAB Contribution which has been kept pending by BSNL despite approval. We said that though AIGETOA do not agree with the quantum finalized as it is very miniature but still something which has been approved should not be kept pending. JS Admin assured to take up the matter with BSNL for necessary issuance of the orders in this regard.

We extend our thanks to JS (Admin) for his intervention but the adamancy of BSNL Management is quite visible from the quantum of the revised TA/DA order, which not matching even 2nd PRC/6th CPC rates. Our quest for getting it enhanced further will continue.

BSNL Corporate Office has conveyed the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) regarding the appointment of Ms. Vatchala Cari, IRS as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), BSNL.

The appointment is for an initial period of three years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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BSNL Corporate Office has issued directions to all Circle Heads for observance of Hindi Day and Hindi Pakhwada 2026. The directions issued by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India regarding observance of Hindi Day on 14 September 2026 and organization of Hindi Pakhwada during September 2026.

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All BSNL Circles/offices have been advised to organise Hindi Pakhwada by including Hindi Day in either the first or second fortnight of September 2026, as per local convenience.

The persistent and continuous efforts of AIGETOA and Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) for strengthening BSNL’s leadership structure have yielded positive results with the issuance of transfer and posting orders for Chief General Managers (CGMs) by BSNL Corporate Office today.

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For a long time, AIGETOA and BDM have been consistently raising the issue of a large number of vacant Circle Head (CGM) and Business Area Head (BA) posts, which were adversely affecting decision-making, operational efficiency and organizational accountability. The Associations had repeatedly urged the BSNL Management, DoT and the Hon’ble Minister of Communications to immediately fill these crucial leadership positions through regular postings and to develop BSNL’s own Internal Management Cadre.

Only recently, AIGETOA had submitted a detailed representation highlighting that around 20 CGM level Circle Head posts and 173 Business Area/Functional Head posts were lying vacant or were being managed through prolonged additional charge arrangements. The Association had sought immediate intervention for filling these vacancies through eligible BSNL executives in line with the DoT’s policy directions on succession planning and development of the Internal Management Cadre.

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Today’s orders have addressed a significant part of this concern. Several vacant CGM positions have now been filled through regular postings, with a good number of absorbed BSNL Executives being entrusted with the responsibility of leading Telecom Circles as Chief General Managers.

This is a welcome development and reflects the importance of creating a strong leadership pipeline from within BSNL. It also validates the continuous efforts made by AIGETOA and BDM in advocating that capable and experienced BSNL executives should be provided opportunities to lead the organization.

While appreciating this positive step taken by the BSNL Management, AIGETOA and BDM reiterate that this should only be the beginning. The Associations shall continue to pursue the filling up of all remaining vacant Business Area (BA) Head, Functional Head and other senior leadership posts, implementation of structured succession planning, regular promotions and operationalisation of BSNL’s Internal Management Cadre.

AIGETOA congratulates all the officers who have been entrusted with these important responsibilities and expresses confidence that their leadership will further strengthen BSNL’s journey towards becoming a professionally managed, self-reliant and future-ready telecom organization.

As informed earlier that a review meeting was held by Hon’ble MoSC to review the HR points raised by AIGETOA with BSNL Management on dated 25^th May 2026. In the aforesaid meeting, Hon’ble MoSC has taken serious cognizance of the pending HR grievances and has issued categorical directions to BSNL Management for expeditious resolution of pressing issues related to:

1/ Residual issues of 2nd PRC

2/ Promotions

3/ Transfers and related HR concerns

4/ Creation on Internal Managerial Hierarchy

The Hon’ble MoSC has emphasized that legitimate employee grievances should not remain pending without resolution and necessary action should be taken promptly by BSNL and DoT authorities. Before the aforesaid meeting, AIGETOA was asked to submit a one-page summary on the issues. In the meeting, BSNL part pertaining to residual issues was given to BSNL for resolution and the Standard Pay Scale Part Pertaining to DoT was given to DoT with a direction to ensure a time bound resolution. 

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As you are aware, the separate committees were formed on the issues raised by BDM as per the assurance given to Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch during its various interaction with the management last year between April 2025 to July 2025. The committee after finalizing the reports, submitted the same for final concurrence of the competent authority. However, final recommendation was never submitted and BDM was compelled to serve the notice again on 25^th May 2026. 

Now, subsequent to the review meeting taken by Hon’ble MoSC, specific directions were issued to BSNL and DoT on the point mentioned herein before. Yesterday, during the discussion on notice served by AIGETOA, Management shared its roadmap and the way forward on how they propose to move forward. They also shared the constitution of a new committee consisting of PGMs for a final recommendation on the works carried out by the earlier committees on the separate issues. They said a single committee has been constituted to take a holistic review of the pending issues. They also said that it will be a time bound work and is expected to be completed within this month.

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It was again confirmed that DoT has simultaneously initiated steps for resolution of the standard pay scale issue of E2 and E3 for JTO/JAO and SDE/AO equivalent cadres. The details of the meeting shall be shared in due course. A status note on 3rd PRC has been prepared and submitted for consideration with emphasis on AIGETOA/BDM stand of One Company One Policy ie Parity in Pay, Perks and Pension. It was also informed that our demand for internal managerial hierarchy of BSNL has been agreed upon and developments are expected within next few days. The issue of Promotions has got a big thrust with Hon’ble Minister personally monitoring the progress. Our submissions on One Company One Policy for Parity in Pay Pension and Promotions and that of creation of internal managerial hierarchy has been forwarded to all the committee members by the office of Hon’ble MoC.

Yesterday, on dated 05.06.2026, Team AIGETOA had a fruitful discussion on the issues raised with the office of the MoC as well as office of the Hon’ble MoSC before our meeting with Management wherein we highlighted the status with respect to our issues including that of SET Recruitment.

However, we take this opportunity to remind ourselves that such positive developments should not make us complacent. We must remember that these are positive developments only and not the final resolution. Hence, till we achieve final resolution of the issues, we cannot be complacent and we should not rest.

At the same time, we the executives of BSNL are very much thankful to Hon’ble MoC and Hon’ble MoSC, whose timely intervention has triggered these developments. We convey our thanks to them as well as we reaffirm our commitment to stand for the cause of Nation, Cause of BSNL and for achieving the desired objectives set by the government for the growth of BSNL.

Due to the continuous and persistent efforts of AIGETOA, BTEU and BDM, another long-standing issue has finally become a reality.

BSNL has notified the Sabbatical Leave Scheme-2026, fulfilling one of the long-pending demands consistently pursued by AIGETOA over the years. The scheme provides eligible employees an opportunity to take a planned break from service for personal, family, educational, professional or self-development purposes while maintaining their association with BSNL.

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The concept of Sabbatical Leave, which was envisioned and strongly advocated by AIGETOA, has now received its rightful place in BSNL’s HR policies. This achievement once again demonstrates that sincere and sustained efforts ultimately yield positive results.

We convey our sincere thanks to the BSNL Management for considering this small demand and issuing the policy in the interest of employees.

At the same time, several crucial HR issues concerning BSNL executives and employees still await resolution. Our commitment remains unwavering and our efforts shall continue with the same determination until all pending issues are addressed.

The quest continues. The resolve continues.

Let us all come together, strengthen our collective voice, and work towards achieving every legitimate right and aspiration of BSNL employees.

Subsequent to the notice served by BDM for organizational action programs vide letter no. BDM/2026-27/10 dated 25.05.2026, BSNL Management has called the Leaders of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch vide meeting notice no. BSNLCO-SR/1/2025-SR dated 04.06.2026 for engagement into a peaceful dialogue on the charter of demands submitted.

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Last few days after 25^th May 2026, there have been some good progress on the HR front for BSNL employees at DoT and we are awaiting the response of BSNL on the issues. Due to the continuous efforts of AIGETOA, BTEU and BDM in actively pursuing the matter at all platforms including the offices of MoC and MoSC, the active movement on the HR front has started. There have been review meetings exclusively at the level of Hon’ble Minister for HR issues and the points submitted by us have been thoroughly discussed, understandably with instructions to resolve the crucial issues especially that of promotions and residual issues of 2^nd PRC and submission of committee reports pending for almost one year now. Our Concerns raised with respect to Transfer issues have also been taken note of by BSNL Management and corrections have been assured. Our contentions with respect to One Company: One Policy i.e. Parity in Pay, Pension and Perks are being actively examined. All the issues precipitated by us are on the active forefront.  

We know and appreciate that till output in the form of orders are not there, everything is zero. We assure one and all that we are very sure, with our efforts and your support, there will definitely be some sweet results for everyone to see in very near future. After the assurance of Hon’ble MoC in the meeting with BMS delegation which consisted of AIGETOA and BTEU leaders also, the Human Resource Subject got Prominence in BSNL as well as DoT. HR became regular part of the Dashboard which was normally being used to monitor operational issues and that has become the biggest enabler in the way to resolution of the HR issues, thanks to the compassion shown by Hon’ble MoC, Hon’ble MoSC, Secretary DoT and their team.

We are now anticipating firm development on the Internal Managerial Hierarchy of BSNL and submission of pending committee reports wrt residuals of 2^nd PRC. It is understood that some clear-cut directions have also been given with respect to promotions. All such things are happening due to tireless efforts of AIGETOA, BTEU and Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch under the able guidance of the leadership of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh. It should be appreciated that inertia of BSNL in resolving the issues is definitely very high and hence the actual resolution requires herculean efforts. AIGETOA/BTEU/BDM promise to give their best efforts for delivering the results. 

It’s also a well-known fact that today in BSNL, there is only one voice which has been raising the issues, protesting the wrongs, highlighting the deviations and suggesting for betterment for BSNL and that is AIGETOA/BTEU and other constituents of BDM.

While Leadership of present Majority Association (MA) takes all excuses to shy away from raising the voice, so much that it announces unilateral postponement of the action programs without taking other constituents of AUAB into confidence (A fact well visible on their websites), BDM remains committed to engage, precipitate, deliberate and agitate as the need arises. We request one and all to support our endeavors and join this benign movement.  

BSNL Corporate Office has notified the Recruitment Rules for Appointment of Executive Director (ED) in BSNL-2026 vide letter No. BSNLCO-PERS/15(11)/4/2025-PERS-I dated 02.06.2026.

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Key Highlights

1] Number of Posts

a) Two (02) posts of Executive Director have been notified.

2] Selection Process

a) Initial screening based on age, qualifications, experience, vigilance clearance, and other prescribed criteria.

b) Final selection through interview by a high-level Interview Board comprising:

i) CMD, BSNL (Chairman)

ii) Two Functional Directors of BSNL Board

iii) One Independent Director

3] Eligibility

a) Regular CGM/PGM level officers of BSNL or officers with minimum 5 years’ regular service in GM/Sr. GM grade.

b) Eligible ITS officers in HAG/HAG NFU or with 5 years’ service in SAG grade.

c) Executives from Central PSUs, State PSUs, and eligible private sector organizations meeting prescribed experience and qualification criteria.

d) Minimum 20 years’ experience in Telecom Sector and Engineering Graduate qualification are mandatory.

4] Pay and Benefits

a) E9 IDA Pay Scale: Rs. 62,000 – 80,000.

b) Positional Allowance: Rs. 6,000 per month.

c) Other allowances, medical facilities, HRA, EPF/GSLI, and benefits as per applicable BSNL rules.

5] Tenure

a) Initial appointment for two years.

b) Extendable up to a maximum of five years (2+3) based on performance review.

c) Performance review after completion of two years by a designated committee.

6] Age Condition

Applicants must have a minimum residual service of two years as on the date specified in the recruitment notification.

7] Vigilance Clearance

a) Candidates with pending disciplinary, vigilance, or criminal cases will not be considered.

b) Submission of Vigilance Clearance and NOC is mandatory.

BSNL Corporate Office has issued the Annual Transfer & Posting Orders vide letter No. BSNLCO-PETS/12(11)/1/2025-PERS1 dated 09.05.2026 covering various cadres of Telecom, Finance, Civil, Electrical, Architecture and Telecom Factory streams. The orders have been issued on grounds of Own Cost Request Transfer, Long Stay Cases etc.

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All Circle Secretaries & Circle Presidents to review the transfer orders issued on 09.05.2026 and report discrepancies, anomalies & policy violations.

AIGETOA CHQ has started a detailed examination of the transfer orders and implementation methodology adopted across circles. Initial observations indicate that while a good number of OTP requests have been considered but still there are cases where uniformity, transparency and policy compliance require serious review especially in view of the arbitrariness exercised while issuing the orders. Further the cut-off date of 31.03.2026 is completely unjustified as the orders are being executed on Annual Basis. There is no point in making people overstay at their stations just because their tenures are getting completed May 2026 onwards.

AIGETOA has demanded to make the cut-off as 31.03.2027 and remove all the arbitrariness in the treatment of the cases and not to execute the things on the whims and fancies of any individual. System is run by rules and our association is committed to ensure that rules and policy should prevail.

Accordingly, all Circle Secretaries and Circle Presidents are requested to immediately undertake a detailed scrutiny of the transfer orders issued in respect of their circles and submit a comprehensive report to CHQ immediately.

The circles are specifically requested to examine and highlight the following issues:

• Cases where long stay norms have not been uniformly applied.

• Pick and choose implementation of transfers and OTP requests.

• Cases where similarly placed executives have been treated differently.

• Non-uniform application of hard tenure criteria.

• Instances where transfer policy provisions have been violated.

• Cases where executives with lesser stay have been transferred while actual long stay cases have been ignored.

• Improper retention or selective exemptions granted without transparency.

• Any deviation in implementation of immunity provisions ( Medical, Association, Education, Spouse etc) and selective non-consideration of the cases.

• Wrongful consideration or rejection of OTP requests.

• Non-compliance of rotational transfer norms.

• Any administrative irregularity, favoritism or discrimination observed in implementation of the transfer orders.

• Non uniform treatment of surplus and deficit circles during in and out transfers.

• Non-uniform treatment of unimplemented orders without any valid grounds.

• Cases where transfer orders appear arbitrary, inconsistent or against organizational interest.

All Circle units are requested to obtain complete details from affected executives along with supporting documents, stay particulars and policy references so that the matter can be effectively taken up with BSNL Corporate Office.

The discrepancies, anomalies and documented policy violations reported by the circles shall be consolidated by CHQ and submitted to Pers Section and Director (HR) for appropriate review and corrective action.

All Circle Secretaries and Circle Presidents are requested to treat the matter on priority and send their inputs urgently to CHQ for further necessary action.

AIGETOA CHQ shall continue to safeguard the interests of the executives and ensure transparent, fair and policy-based implementation of transfer orders across BSNL.

It is understood that DOT has referred the Department of Public Enterprises’ OM dated 27.02.2026 w.r.t increased IDA w.e.f 01.01.2026 to BSNL Board citing the fragile financial condition of BSNL for ascertaining if the current IDA revision can be met from the internal accruals of BSNL with a direction to furnish a suitable recommendation of the Board to DoT for further necessary action by the Department.

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