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What’s New?
The Department of Posts (Establishment Division, PAP Section) has issued a Corrigendum in October 2026. It corrects a small but very important mistake in the Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) order for 2025-26.
Order No.: PP-26/1/2020-PAP
Main bonus order dated: 16.10.2026
What Was the Mistake?
In the original bonus order, Para 3.4 had the wrong date.
- Written earlier: 01.04.2026
- Correct date: 01.04.2025
This one-year difference matters a lot. With the wrong date, many Gramin Dak Sevaks who left service during the year could have missed their bonus.
Corrected Rule (Para 3.4) in Simple Words
- Gramin Dak Sevaks who resigned, were discharged, or left service between 01.04.2025 and 31.03.2026 will get a proportionate ex-gratia bonus.
- “Proportionate” means the bonus will be based on how long they worked during that year.
- The amount will be calculated as per Para 3.1 of the main bonus order.
What Stays the Same?
- All other terms and conditions of the 16.10.2026 bonus order remain unchanged.
- Only the date in Para 3.4 has been corrected.
Who Benefits From This?
- GDS who resigned during 2025-26
- GDS who were discharged during 2025-26
- GDS who left service for any reason between April 2025 and March 2026
This also includes many GDS who left the GDS cadre after getting selected in departmental exams like GDS to MTS or GDS to Postman, if their service as GDS ended during this period. They should check with their office for their exact case.
What Should You Do?
- If you or someone you know left GDS service between 01.04.2025 and 31.03.2026, contact the concerned Divisional Office or Sub-Divisional Head.
- Keep your service details and bank account information ready.
- Ask about the status of the ex-gratia bonus payment.
Who Received This Corrigendum?
- All Chief Postmasters General and Postmasters General
- CGMs of BD, Parcel, and PLI Directorates
- Director, RAKNPA; GM, CEPT; Directors of all PTCs
- Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service
- All GMs (Finance) and Directors of Postal Accounts
It was signed by Gurvinder Singh, Assistant Director General (PAP).
Exam Tip for Aspirants 📚
If you are preparing for GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman, or MTS to PA exams, remember these terms:
- PLB = Productivity Linked Bonus, given to departmental employees
- Ex-gratia Bonus = Bonus given to Gramin Dak Sevaks
- PAP Section = Pay and Pension section of the Establishment Division
- Corrigendum = An official correction to an earlier order
Questions about bonus rules and GDS service conditions can appear in India Post Departmental Exam papers.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does this corrigendum change?
It corrects the date in Para 3.4 of the PLB 2025-26 order from 01.04.2026 to 01.04.2025.
2. Who gets the proportionate ex-gratia bonus?
GDS who resigned, were discharged, or left service between 01.04.2025 and 31.03.2026.
3. How will the bonus amount be decided?
As per Para 3.1 of the main bonus order dated 16.10.2026.
4. Are other rules of the bonus order changed?
No. Everything else stays the same.
5. Where should former GDS ask about their bonus?
At their concerned Divisional or Sub-Divisional Office.
Final Words
This small correction brings big relief. Gramin Dak Sevaks who left service during 2025-26 will not lose the bonus they earned. If this applies to you or a friend, follow up with your office soon.
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