Railways giving bonus to non-gazetted workers?

A fabricated letter claiming non-gazetted Railway employees are set to receive a Productivity Linked Bonus, equivalent to 78 days' wages, has been widely disseminated on social media platforms, prompting the Railway Board to issue a statement clarifying the situation. The letter, RBE No. 101/2026 and dated October 6, 2026, purportedly announces the sanctioned bonus, with the amount set at Rs 41,149 per employee.

However, the Railway Board has categorically rejected this letter, asserting it is a fake and unauthorized communication. The board acknowledges the letter was identified after it began circulating through various digital channels. They have made it unequivocal that neither the letter nor its provisions are endorsed by the Railway Board.

Specific instructions have been given to Zonal Railways, Production Units, and other Railway departments to refrain from acting upon or acknowledging the document. The Railway Board has emphasized that officials should not implement any actions or payments based on the circulated letter. All concerned Railway offices have been instructed to disregard the communication entirely and promptly inform staff about the fabricated nature of the letter.

The Railway Board urges all employees and officials to verify any claims of PLB payments through official sources, specifically the Ministry of Railways and Railway Board websites, before any action is taken. They caution that communications received via social media, messaging platforms, or other unofficial sources should not be considered official directives or used to justify payments.