BSNL Corporate Office has constituted a Committee to examine the proposal for introduction of the National Pension System (NPS) for BSNL recruited employees in lieu of the existing Superannuation Pension Fund (SPF) currently managed by LIC of India.

The Committee has circulated relevant documents received from LIC Pension Fund Limited and HDFC Pension Fund Management Limited outlining the salient features, investment structure, and comparative benefits of NPS.

The letter issued by BSNL Establishment Branch (File No. BSNLCO-A/11(11)/12/2025-ESTAB, dated 16.10.2025) seeks opinions and inputs from all Recognized Associations and Unions, including AIGETOA, before finalizing the recommendations on the proposal.

As per the communication, associations have been requested to submit their inputs by 22nd October 2025.

Click here for letter by BSNL for Committee formation

Click here for LIC PLF

Click here for NPS

Click here for HDFC PF

AIGETOA will study the proposal in detail, analyze the implications for BSNL executives, and submit its considered opinion to safeguard the interests of the employees. The association remains committed to ensuring that any change in the pension or retirement framework protects the social security, assured returns, and post-retirement stability of BSNL recruits.

Today (14-10-2025), Shri G Veerabhadra Rao, All India President of AIGETOA, met Shri N Chandrababu Naidu, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, and requested his kind help in resolving the long-pending issues of BSNL employees. The AIP submitted a memorandum to Shri Naidu, seeking his kind intervention with the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Minister of Communications in directing BSNL and DoT to settle the following issues. We humbly requested his kind self to recommend to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and the Hon’ble Minister of Communications for his kind intervention and consideration of the following:

• Implementation of the 3rd Pay Revision (3rd PRC) in BSNL by granting a waiver of the affordability clause, in recognition of the selfless contribution of BSNL employees towards nation-building and achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat in Telecom.
• Early resolution of long-pending HR and pay parity issues by the Department of Telecommunications and BSNL Management, ensuring justice, motivation, and parity among all cadres.
• Action on the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) regarding BSNL’s operational and viability matters.

While the Government of India, under the able leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, has taken several positive initiatives for BSNL’s revival, its employees continue to await long-overdue justice in respect of HR and pay-related issues. The “affordability clause” cited as a hurdle has lost its relevance now, considering BSNL’s improved financial condition achieved through the Government’s revival packages and the tireless efforts of its employees.

BSNL, being a strategic Public Sector Undertaking entrusted with national projects like BharatNet and Swadeshi Mobile Technology Development, rightfully deserves a waiver of the affordability clause under the DPE provisions applicable to PSUs engaged in non-commercial, national service.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister assured to look into the issues and stated that he will discuss them with the Minister of State for Communications. After taking feedback, the same shall be escalated to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Minister of Communications.

Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) writes to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji extending the gratitude for the motivational words recognizing the efforts of employees of BSNL on its 25th Anniversary with a request for Blessing BSNL Employees with Implementation of 3rd PRC and Resolution of Long-Pending HR Issues.

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BDM highlighted that the implementation of Swadeshi 4G technology, in which the consistent hard work of BSNL employees has played a major role, clearly signifies the strategic and national importance of BSNL. BSNL remains the only operator dedicated to fulfil the telecom objectives of Government in terms of bridging the digital divide between rural and urban India. The 3^rd PRC recommendations contain the affordability waiver for the PSUs/Organizations involved in works of specific nature with non-profit agenda. BSNL also needs to be placed in same category given its involvement in the development of Swadeshi Mobile Technology forming a strong pillar for an Atmanirbhar Bharat in Telecom Domain and its involvement in carrying forward the telecom dreams of nation. In this context, we earnestly request for the waiver of the affordability clause for the central PSU BSNL to ensure justice and parity for BSNL employees – The unsung telecom Warriors of the nation.

Bhartiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) requested :

1] For implementation of the 3rd PRC in BSNL by granting waiver of the affordability clause, thereby recognizing the selfless contribution of BSNL employees in making India Atmanirbhar in Telecom, building the nation’s digital backbone and bridging the digital divide between rural and urban India.

2] For Directing the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and BSNL management to address the long-pending HR and pay parity issues, ensuring motivation, retention, and fairness among all cadres.

May the victory of Lord Rama inspire us to conquer all challenges, eliminate the obstacles (like darkness/evil) within our work & organization, and pave the path for success and prosperity for all BSNL executives.

Happy Vijayadashami!

His timeless principles of Truth, Non-Violence, and selfless Service to the Nation remain our guiding light. We, the executives of BSNL, reaffirm our commitment to dedicated work for a stronger, self-reliant, Digital India.

Let’s uphold Bapu’s legacy in every step toward corporate and national excellence.

Jai Hind!

Humble tributes to Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his Jayanti.

His vision of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” and his unwavering integrity continue to inspire generations.

We, at AIGETOA & BSNL, pledge to uphold his ideals of service & dedication.

Congratulations to all BSNL colleagues and their families on the 26th Foundation Day!

We, being proud members of the BSNL family, have shared the good times together, stood united through the toughest challenges, and with the same spirit, we will achieve everything that BSNL and its employees strive for.

Happy BSNL Foundation Day!

Jai BSNL

Jai Hind

Jai Bharat

All Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries are requested to serve the Joint Notice at Circles & BAs Level across the Country by Unions and Associations with respect to the Lunch Hour Demonstration on 6th October 2025 in Solidarity with Chennai & Tamil Nadu Office Bearers

The notice should be submitted along with the covering letter signed by all Unions & Associations at Circle/OA level, attaching the CHQ notice.

Click here for covering letter for Circles

Click here for covering letter for BAs

Click here for Notice served by at BSNL Corporate Office on 23rd Sept 2025

The standard pay scale case hearing took place today, September 19, 2025, at the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Chandigarh. Team AIGETOA was represented by All India President (AIP), Sh Vivek Kumar Singh AGS-2, Sh Sunil Kumar Gautam AGS-5, Sh Vikas Gupta Legal advisor, Sh Yogesh Chhabra, and Sh Umesh Saini, VP Punjab.

The case, pertaining to the implementation of standard pay scales E2 & E3 in BSNL, is one of the longest pending matters at CAT Chandigarh. The hearing saw our senior advocate shri R K Sharma presenting substantial arguments advocating for the implementation of standard pay scales for JTOs / JAOs on the E2 scale and SDEs / AOs on the E3 scale in BSNL. He categorically established that DOT is at fault by lowering the scale without following the due procedure and citing the affordability clause when BSNL was in absolute profit at the time of implementation of 2nd PRC having implanted revised scales for all other grades than JTO/JAO and SDE/AO which mostly pertained to BSNL Recruits.

The Hon’ble Judge has directed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to submit the rationale behind downgrading the scales including the details of financial concurrence taken before deciding on the matter, emphasizing the non-adherence to DPE guidelines and considering BSNL’s financial position as mentioned under the affordability clause at the time of implementation of 2nd PRC benefits. Court also issued notice to DPE for reply on the matter.

Team AIGETOA is firm on getting justice on this issue and are closely monitoring the developments of this case. AIGETOA is the only association which has opposed this move of DOT and have been fighting for this since 2016. AIGETOA is the only association pursuing the residual benefits of 2nd PRC in both organizational as well as legal way. We are very sure that our efforts will succeed in not only getting the due scales of E2 pay scales for JTO/JAO equivalent scales but also we will ensure that arrears are also being paid by BSNL/DoT.

The next hearing is scheduled for October 17, 2025.

Team AIGETOA remains committed to bring justice and ensure the rights & benefit of BSNL employees.

On this day, we remember the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of the greatest engineers of India. His vision, dedication, and innovations in the field of engineering laid the foundation for modern infrastructure and societal development.

Engineers are the architects of progress, and their contributions shape the future of our nation. On this occasion, AIGETOA extends warm greetings to all engineers of BSNL and across the country for their relentless service, commitment, and ingenuity in nation-building.

Let us continue to draw inspiration from Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s life and work, and strive to achieve excellence in every endeavor.

Wishing you all a very Happy Engineers’ Day!