State Diwali Bonus 2026: UP, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan — State Govt Employees Round-Up
Diwali 2026 (20 October) aayi aur iske saath October mein hamesha ek sawaal hota hai: Meri state ke govt employees ko Diwali bonus mila ya nahi? Central government PLB/Non-PLB bonus announce karta hai — states apne hisaab se announce karti hain. Yahan major states ka compiled overview hai jo October 2026 mein relevant hai.
Central Govt Diwali Bonus 2026: Union Cabinet ne Diwali se pehle PLB (Productivity-Linked Bonus) aur Non-PLB (Ad-hoc) bonus announce kiya — non-gazetted central govt employees ke liye max 30 days equivalent, Rs 7,000 monthly cap pe calculated. Roughly Rs 6,908 maximum per eligible employee.
Diwali Bonus 2026 — Central Govt Formula
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum monthly wages considered | Rs 7,000 |
| Days equivalent | 30 days |
| Calculation | (Rs 7,000 ÷ 30.4) × 30 days = Rs 6,908 |
| Who gets PLB | Railways, Post, Defence civilians, MHA, etc. (production/service linked) |
| Who gets Non-PLB | Other central non-gazetted employees (ad-hoc) |
| Gazetted officers | Not eligible for PLB/Non-PLB bonus |
| Payment timing | Before Diwali — October payroll |
Major States — Diwali Bonus 2026 Overview
Uttar Pradesh (UP)
UP mein state govt employees ko Diwali season mein ex-gratia payment hoti hai. 2026 mein UP govt ne non-gazetted employees ke liye bonus announce kiya — amount central formula ke comparable hai. State finance department ka circular check karein for exact amounts. UP mein festive advance bhi alag se milta hai (Rs 10,000 interest-free, similar to central).
Maharashtra
Maharashtra state govt employees ko Diwali bonus — central pattern ke comparable. MSEB aur state PSUs additional perks dete hain company policy ke according. Maharashtra government employees ko also DA revision benefit milta tha jo October 2026 mein effective hua.
West Bengal
West Bengal ka major festival Durga Puja (October mein hua) hai — Diwali secondary hai. WB govt employees ko Durga Puja bonus milta hai jo Diwali bonus jaise function karta hai. 2026 mein WB govt ne Durga Puja ex-gratia announce kiya tha — state employees ke liye purani practice ke according.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan govt employees ko Diwali ke occasion par ex-gratia payment hoti hai. 2026 mein state budget mein employees ke liye provisions the. State finance department (finance.rajasthan.gov.in) par latest circular check karein.
Karnataka
Karnataka govt employees ke liye Dasara (October) aur Diwali season mein bonus — Dasara bonus Karnataka ka major festival perk hai. 2026 mein Karnataka ne Dasara bonus Rs 7,500 approximate level par announce kiya tha state employees ke liye.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu ke state govt employees ko Pongal bonus (January) major hai — Diwali pe bhi ex-gratia possible hai. TN govt ki tradition hai employees ko festive support dena. Check state finance department notification.
State Diwali/Festival Bonus 2026 — Comparative Overview
| State/Centre | Type | Approx Amount | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Govt | PLB/Non-PLB | Rs 6,908 max | Non-gazetted employees |
| UP | Ex-Gratia | Central-comparable | State non-gazetted |
| Maharashtra | Diwali Bonus | State policy | State employees |
| West Bengal | Durga Puja ex-gratia | State policy | State employees |
| Karnataka | Dasara Bonus | Rs 7,500 approx | State employees |
| Tamil Nadu | Pongal Bonus (Jan) | State policy | State employees |
| Rajasthan | Diwali Ex-Gratia | State policy | State employees |
*Exact amounts vary — check respective state finance department notification for confirmed figures.
PSU Employees Ke Liye Diwali Perks
Public Sector Undertakings apni policy ke hisaab se Diwali benefits dete hain:
- SBI, PNB, BOB etc.: Bank employees ko festival advance + possible ex-gratia — bank union settlement ke according
- LIC, GIC: Insurance companies ke employees ko festival allowance — company circular ke according
- ONGC, BHEL, NTPC: Central PSUs follow central PLB pattern loosely — own incentive scheme bhi hoti hai
- Railways: PLB bonus — central formula apply, plus railway-specific perks
Payment of Bonus Act — Private Sector Connection
Private companies ke liye Diwali bonus mandatory nahi hai directly. Lekin Payment of Bonus Act 1965 applicable hai agar:
- 20+ employees ki company
- Company 5 saal se zyada purani hai (profit-making years counted)
- Employee salary Rs 21,000/month tak
- Minimum bonus: 8.33% of annual salary (or Rs 100 whichever higher) | Maximum: 20%
- Yeh annual basis par milta hai — specific Diwali timing mandatory nahi
Apni State Ka Notification Confirm Karein: Yeh article October 2026 mein available information par based hai — exact state bonus amounts confirm karne ke liye apni state ki Finance Department website ya HR department se contact karein. Bonus policy state elections, budget provisions aur year-on-year decisions pe depend karte hain.
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