Central govt employees to be paid early this month ahead of bank strike: Check details

The finance ministry announced that central government employees will receive their September salaries, wages, and pensions early in September, ahead of a proposed nationwide bank strike. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), representing around 90% of the banking workforce, has called for a three-day strike from September 28 to 30, demanding a five-day banking week.

The strike coincides with the half-yearly closing of the banking sector. The salaries and wages of all central government employees, including those in Defence, Posts and Telecommunications, will be drawn and disbursed on September 25. Industrial employees' wages and September 2026 pensions will also be disbursed on the same day.

The payments are considered advance payments, with any necessary adjustments to be made in the October 2026 payment. The ministry requested departments to process payments and transactions scheduled for the end of September in advance to avoid delays and disruptions during the strike. Banks were directed to remain open on Sunday to facilitate customers.

Public sector banks advised customers to use digital banking services during the strike to minimize inconvenience.