GS AIGETOA writes to the Hon’ble Minister of Communications (MoC) with request for his kind intervention for expeditious filling up of vacant Chief General Manager (CGM) and Business Area (BA) Head posts across BSNL.

Click Here for the Letter

AIGETOA pointed out that despite the policy directions issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) vide letter dated 14.04.2026, a significant number of key positions at Circle and BA level continue to remain vacant. At present, around 20 Circle Head (CGM) posts and nearly 173 Business Area/Functional Head posts are lying vacant, with many of these positions being managed through prolonged additional charge arrangements.

These vacancies at such critical levels (Circle & BA) adversely impact administrative efficiency, decision-making, accountability, employee morale, and the overall operational performance of BSNL. AIGETOA also reiterated the need for establishing a robust internal leadership pipeline to ensure timely succession planning and organisational stability.

Accordingly, AIGETOA requests for the intervention of Hon’ble MoC for directing BSNL on the following:

1. Immediately fill all vacant Chief General Manager (Circle Head) posts in accordance with the policy approved by the Hon’ble Minister’s office.
2. Fill all vacant Business Area Head and other key leadership posts on priority instead of continuing prolonged additional charge arrangements.
3. Implement an immediate succession planning framework and annual promotion calendar as envisaged in the DoT policy directions.
4. Operationalise BSNL’s Internal Management Cadre by considering the proposal submitted by AIGETOA along with the recommendations placed before the HR Reforms Committee.
5. Review the reasons for the delay in implementation of the policy directions issued vide letter dated 14.04.2026 and issue suitable directions for their time-bound compliance.

Timely intervention in this matter would strengthen BSNL’s leadership structure, improve organisational efficiency, and facilitate the successful implementation of the Government’s vision for a stronger and more competitive BSNL.

Instructions for Circle Secretaries & District Secretaries

All Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries (up to OA Level) are requested to ensure timely submission of the Memorandum with a humble appeal for immediate intervention to resolve:

• Issues relating to BSNL’s revival.
• Timely execution of projects of national importance.
• Long pending HR issues affecting BSNL employees.

STEP-1 : Submission through Speed Post

All Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries (up to OA Level) shall prepare the Memorandum on Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) Letterhead addressed to:

• Hon’ble Prime Minister
• Hon’ble Minister for Communications
• Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications
• Secretary, DoT
• CMD, BSNL

Procedure

• Submit one copy through the proper official channel.
• Send one advance copy separately to each authority through Speed Post Only.

Total Dispatch

• 5 Copies through Speed Post
• 1 Copy through Proper Channel

STEP-2 : Submission to State Authorities

Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries shall personally submit Memorandums to:

• Hon’ble Governor of the State
• Hon’ble Members of Parliament
• Hon’ble Ministers
• District Collectors / District Magistrates

STEP-3 : Submission through Digital Platform (CPGRAMS)

All the following office bearers shall also submit the Memorandum online through the CPGRAMS (PG Portal):

• District Office Bearers (up to OA Level)
• Circle Office Bearers
• CHQ Office Bearers
• Extended CHQ Office Bearers

DoT CPGRAMS Portal

The same Memorandum should also be lodged as a grievance through the CPGRAMS Portal.

➡ Click here for CPGRAMS Portal

➡ Click here for Step-wise Procedure & Screenshots

Step-wise Procedure for Filing Grievance through CPGRAMS

1. Open the CPGRAMS Portal.
2. Register using your Mobile Number or Email ID.
3. Login to your account.
4. Click “Lodge Public Grievance” from the left panel.
5. Accept the declaration and proceed.
6. Under Ministry/Department, select:
   • Telecommunications
7. Under Main Category, select:
   • Employee Related / Service Related
8. Select the appropriate sub-category from the drop-down list.
9. Under Organisation Name, select:
   • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Corporate Office
10. Select your respective BSNL Circle.
11. Paste the Memorandum in the Text of Grievance section.
12. Upload the Memorandum as an attachment.
13. Click Next and Submit.

Let Us Make This Programme a Grand Success

All Circle Secretaries, District Secretaries, Office Bearers and every employee are requested to actively participate in this nationwide campaign and ensure maximum submission of Memorandums through both Postal Mode and CPGRAMS Portal during the programme period from 26th June 2026 to 12th July 2026.

Your active participation will strengthen our collective voice for BSNL’s revival and resolution of the long pending HR issues.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has initiated the process for appointment of a regular Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) by issuing the vacancy circular for selection through the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).

Click here for Circular for CMD BSNL

As per the circular issued by DoT on 24th June 2026, applications have been invited for the post of CMD, BSNL, in the pay scale of ₹80,000-1,25,000 (IDA). The last date for receipt of applications in the Department of Telecommunications is 22nd July 2026 (1500 Hrs).

AIGETOA welcomes this important development. The Association has consistently maintained that BSNL requires a full-time, regular CMD with a long-term vision to steer the organisation through its ongoing transformation, accelerate decision making and provide stable leadership during this crucial phase of growth and impementation of Telecom Objectives of Government.

Over the last several months, AIGETOA and Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) have repeatedly highlighted before the Hon’ble PMO, Hon’ble Minister for Communications (MoC), Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications (MoSC), Secretary (Telecom), CMD BSNL and other authorities that appointment of a regular CMD is essential for:

• Expeditious implementation of HR reforms and resolution of long-pending employee issues.
• Faster execution of the revival initiatives, including expansion of indigenous 4G and rollout of 5G services.
• Strengthening BSNL’s competitive position in the telecom market.
• Timely decisions on network expansion, enterprise business, BharatNet and digital transformation initiatives.
• Providing strategic leadership to ensure sustainable growth and long-term profitability of BSNL.

This was one of the major demand raised for the viability of BSNL and continuity of decision making in the most important strategic Telecom Asset of India.The issuance of the notification is therefore a significant and positive step towards providing BSNL with stable leadership at the highest level.

AIGETOA expresses its sincere gratitude to Hon’ble MoC, Hon’ble MoSC and Secretary Telecom for this most important decision for BSNL.

AIGETOA expresses its sincere hope that the selection process will be completed in a time-bound, transparent and merit-based manner, enabling BSNL to have a visionary leader capable of taking the organisation to greatest heights.

AIGETOA shall continue to pursue all organisational and HR issues with the Government and BSNL Management while extending its full support towards making BSNL a strong, self-reliant and globally competitive telecom company.

Detailed deliberations were held on 23.06.2026 between Team AIGETOA, Director (HR), and PGM (Personnel) on the Transfer Posting issues. The work is in progress and is likely to be concluded within this week. The positive aspect is that the discrepancies submitted by AIGETOA have been acknowledged, and we are hopeful that parity and equitable treatment will be ensured for all affected executives. Medical and PwD cases were also discussed. These cases are under process, and the necessary correction orders are expected to be issued shortly.

We have come across a Google Sheet being circulated by the very same group that had earlier certified the transfer orders as the “best possible” and claimed that no better orders could have been issued. In fact, their certification was reportedly used before higher authorities to justify the transfer orders by stating that the recognized representative association had endorsed them, while AIGETOA was unnecessarily raising issues.

Now, the same group is asking executives to fill in a Google Sheet to capture transfer discrepancies. The purpose behind such an exercise can be well understood. We request all executives not to fall into such traps. AIGETOA has already taken the issue of transfer disparities to the highest level and will continue pursuing it until justice is ensured for every affected executive.

This has always been their style of functioning, do nothing initially and later attempt to claim credit for the work done by others so as to mislead a section of executives. Has anyone seen them raising any formal objection anywhere against the discrepancies in the Transfer Posting orders?

Can anyone remember, how many formal agenda meetings were held by the MA during its last three-year tenure? Does anyone remember when they last conducted a formal agenda meeting, which, as per the REA, is required to be held every quarter? What prevented them from convening these meetings? The answer is simple. They were reluctant to raise the real issues because doing so would have exposed the complete failure of their leadership before the executives. Consequently, even the mandatory agenda meetings were ignored.

It is time for every executive to recognize the reality. It is time to strengthen and support the only association that consistently raises the genuine issues of BSNL executives and pursues them relentlessly.

As informed earlier, the committee constituted vide letter dated 02.06.2026 has completed its assigned task within the stipulated period of 15 days, as directed by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications (MoSC). The report will now be placed before the Hon’ble Minister for review.

It may be recalled that the Committee was initially constituted without any defined timeline, making the exercise open-ended. However, after AIGETOA raised the matter before the Hon’ble MoSC, he directed BSNL, during the HR Review Meeting held on 08.06.2026, to submit the Committee’s report within 15 days.

It is encouraging to note that BSNL has completed the report within the prescribed timeline. We expect outcome will be positive and in the larger interest of BSNL executives.

Further updates shall be shared as and when the matter progresses.

Click here for the previous update dated 06.06.2026

AIGETOA writes to the CMD BSNL seeking immediate cancellation of the proposed “Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Recruitment” process in the larger interest of BSNL and its internal workforce.

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Click here for Hon’ble CAT Chandigarh Order

The issue relating to recruitment under the Direct Recruitment quota is presently under judicial consideration before the Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh Bench in M.A. No. 1893/2026 in O.A. No. 364/2026 filed by Team AIGETOA. Vide its order dated 17.06.2026, the Hon’ble Tribunal has directed BSNL not to issue appointment letters against the 10% Direct Recruitment quota vacancies until the next date of hearing. The Hon’ble Tribunal has further directed BSNL to place on record the status of promotions under the 90% promotion quota before the next hearing.

AIGETOA has cited the example of Airport Authority of India (AAI) and has submitted that proceeding with the SET examination while the matter remains sub-judice may lead to avoidable legal complications, prolonged litigation, seniority disputes, and industrial unrest. The association further stated that BSNL already possesses a large pool of highly qualified and experienced executives across various streams who are capable of shouldering higher responsibilities through a well-defined promotional hierarchy.

In a similar recruitment at Airport Authority of India (AAI), disputes have arisen out of lateral recruitment and seniority issues have remained under litigation since 2018. In this case Hon’ble Court permitted AAI to conduct the exam but stayed the appointment which lead to numerous litigation including Hon’ble High Court Delhi & Supreme Court of India. Even the board decision dated 12.08.2025 pertaining to restructuring is under challenge at Hon’ble High Court Delhi. Ultimately, AAI was compelled to discontinue the lateral executive recruitment at higher levels owing to the complications arising from such disputes.

When the appointment process itself has been restrained by judicial directions and the issue remains under active consideration before the Hon’ble Tribunal, conducting the SET examination at this stage would be imprudent and may expose BSNL to further legal challenges in future. It may also result in avoidable seniority disputes and industrial unrest, adversely affecting organizational harmony. This has been emphasized in our submissions in support of cancellation SET examination process.

The association has urged the Management to focus on timely promotions, career progression, and strengthening the internal managerial hierarchy instead of resorting to lateral recruitment. AIGETOA has reiterated that promoting eligible executives will enhance employee morale, ensure organizational continuity, and contribute positively towards BSNL’s growth and stability.

AIGETOA has requested BSNL Management to take a prudent decision by cancelling the SET Recruitment Process and safeguarding the interests of both the organization and its employees.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding unjust fixation of performance accountability on BBMs in absence of resources and adequate financial powers.

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AIGETOA express serious concern over the increasing instances of punitive actions such as charge sheets, memos, warnings, and Dies-Non being issued to BBMs for non-achievement of FTTH targets.

The BBMs are being held solely accountable despite having no control over critical factors such as TIP manpower, network infrastructure, marketing initiatives, tariff policies, vendor onboarding, billing issues, and resource allocation. It emphasized that responsibility cannot be fixed without providing the necessary authority, resources, and support.

We strongly urge BSNL Management to stop punitive actions against BBMs for factors beyond their control and to adopt a fair, realistic, and holistic approach towards performance assessment. AIGETOA further stressed that BSNL’s growth and revival depend on systemic improvements, competitive offerings, and shared accountability rather than penalizing field-level executives.

Contrary to the narrative created by Management that SET is being done under pressure from higher offices, it has come to our notice that there is no such pressure from higher offices. Some corners present in the HR group has presented the wrong facts in order to convince Hon’ble MoSC for continuance of the process. However, our submissions have been taken into cognizance by the Hon’ble Minister, and he has directed BSNL to defer the exam. One of the senior officer present in HR group has been trying his level best to ensure that SET exam is completed, may be due to the huge money involved in the process. At the same time Team, AIGETOA is also determined to stop the process and is in the process to apprise Hon’ble MoSC about the actual facts on record in next week.

In the meanwhile, to stop the process, AIGETOA filed miscellaneous application (MA) through its members which was heard today before the vacation bench at Chandigarh. Hon’ble CAT bench has directed BSNL to not to move ahead with the appointment in the SET cadre till the promotion process of applicants are completed. However, Hon’ble Court did not granted Stay on the examination process. The next date of the hearing is 13th July. In the meanwhile, our legal team is making full efforts to stop the examination also which will be informed in due course of time. Today’s development has given us a major breakthrough and will give greater impetus to our efforts for scrapping the whole SET Recruitment Process.

As per the schedule of action programmes announced by Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM), the nationwide Online Signature Campaign has commenced from 16th June 2026 through the Change.org platform seeking immediate intervention of the Government of India and Department of Telecommunications on the long-pending HR, pay, pension and organizational issues affecting BSNL employees and pensioners.

The campaign aims to mobilize serving employees, pensioners, family members, well-wishers and citizens across the country to support the legitimate demands of the BSNL workforce, which has been playing a pivotal role in strengthening India’s telecom infrastructure and implementing the indigenous 4G/5G network rollout.

The petition has been addressed to:

1. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
2. Hon’ble Minister of Communications, Government of India
3. Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
4. Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL

Major Issues Highlighted in the Petition

The petition seeks urgent resolution of several long-pending issues, including:

• Immediate implementation of the 3rd PRC by granting waiver from the affordability clause.
• Delinking pension revision from profitability and ensuring pension revision on Central Government lines.
• Settlement of residual 2nd PRC issues, including Standard E2-E3 Pay Scales, 30% SAB contribution, pay loss issues and parity in pay and promotions.
• Creation of a clear internal management hierarchy and restoration of regular promotions.
• Immediate withdrawal of the proposed Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Recruitment Process.
• Measures to ensure BSNL’s long-term operational stability and viability.
• Implementation of standard pay scales for the JE cadre.
• Revision and strengthening of the Non-Executive Promotion Policy (NEPP).
• Grant of 5 advance increments to JTOs, JAOs and JEs.
• Comprehensive reforms to address employee stagnation and career progression issues.

Appeal to All Stakeholders

BDM appeals to all serving employees, pensioners, family members, trade union representatives, social organizations and supporters of BSNL to actively participate in the campaign by signing the petition and sharing it widely across social media platforms, WhatsApp groups, professional networks and personal contacts.

A strong public response will send a clear message to policymakers regarding the urgent need to address the concerns of BSNL employees and pensioners and ensure a sustainable future for India’s strategic telecom PSU.

Sign the Petition

Petition Link:

Every signature matters. Every voice counts. Let us unite to secure justice for BSNL employees, pensioners and their families.

Team Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM)

https://www.change.org/p/save-bsnl-employees-end-pay-disparity-and-implement-3rd-prc-now Save BSNL Employees: End Pay Disparity, Scrap SET, & Implement 3rd PRC Now!

🎯 Target Decision Makers

1. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
2. Hon’ble Minister of Communications, Government of India
3. Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications
4. Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

📖 The Petition

To the Government of India and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT),

We, the working executives, non-executives, retired staff, families, and well-wishers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ), are submitting this national petition to demand an immediate end to systemic administrative injustice and the preservation of our workforce dignity.

While BSNL’s dedicated workforce continues to perform under immense pressure to execute the nation’s prestigious, home-grown 4G and 5G rollouts, their basic financial rights, promotions, and social security have been entirely frozen. This petition stands as a unified ultimatum against the complete neglect of the people who form the backbone of India’s digital sovereignty.

🚨 The Charter of Core Issues & Demands

1] Immediate Implementation of the 3rd PRC (Waiver of Affordability Clause)

2] Delinking Pension Revision from Profitability

3] Settlement of Residual Issues of the 2nd PRC

• Standard E2-E3 Pay Scales

• Full 30% SAB Compliance

• Pay Loss Resolution

• One Company-One Policy

4] Clear Internal Management Hierarchy & Career Progression

5] Immediate Scrapping of the SET Recruitment Process

6] Operational Stability & Strategic Viability

7] Standard JE Pay Scales

8] Overhaul of the Non-Executive Promotion Policy (NEPP)

9] Extension of 5 Advance Increments to JTOs / JAOs / JEs

10 Revision of the Non-Executive Promotion Policy (NEPP Rules)

📢 A Call to Action If the workforce that keeps Bharat connected from remote villages to high-security borders is left financially paralyzed and administratively suppressed, the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure is fundamentally at risk.

Please sign this petition, leave a supportive comment, and share this link across all digital networks to deliver an undeniable message to the Ministry!

Team – Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch

Team AIGETOA held a detailed meeting with the Office of Hon’ble MoSC on 16.06.2026 to discuss the HR agenda already submitted. It was informed that the next HR Review Meeting between Hon’ble MoSC and BSNL Management is expected shortly. During the meeting, AIGETOA presented the latest status and developments on various pending HR issues.

The team of Hon’ble MoSC reiterated that necessary directions have already been issued to BSNL and that implementation is being closely monitored. It was assured that the pending issues would receive positive consideration and be resolved in a time-bound manner.

The issues such as enhancement of SAB contribution, upward revision of Transport Allowance, reinstatement of LTC, revision of TA/DA rates, enhancement of medical reimbursement limits are under active consideration. Issues like implementation of 3rd PRC and Standard E2 and E3 pay scales have also started taking some shape now. Discussions were also held on introducing Performance Related Pay (PRP) in BSNL similar to other PSUs. PRP is basically incentive associated with the organisational growth and achievement of MoU targets.

AIGETOA strongly raised concerns regarding SET recruitment and contractual recruitment of GM (Finance), emphasizing that BSNL should prioritize and promote its existing internal talent. The association conveyed that any lateral recruitment at higher levels would face strong opposition from employees.

On the long-pending issue of promotions, AIGETOA highlighted that court cases exist in all organizations and should not become a barrier to employee career progression. The association urged BSNL to adopt alternative mechanisms used by other PSUs. It was informed that Hon’ble MoSC has directed BSNL to ensure promotions by exploring all available alternatives despite legal hurdles and that too on expeditious basis.

The Minister’s message to employees was also conveyed by the team i.e. to work wholeheartedly for BSNL’s growth while the government remains committed to resolving HR issues. We reaffirmed our commitment for the same and assured BSNL family stands firmly for the welfare of our beloved organisation.

Dear friends, Team AIGETOA is working simultaneously on all fronts, Be it Legal, Be it Organisational, Be it persuasion at highest level, be it having a regular feedback and deliberations with the concerned authorities. Our Sole endeavour is to ensure that the long pending HR issues of BSNL are resolved and we seek your whole hearted support in empowering the only voice which speaks for BSNL i.e. AIGETOA/BDM.