The government estimated a financial implication of ₹1,832.09 crore .
The order was released just before the Dussehra/Puja holidays to boost economic demand during the festival season. Download Plb Oct22 pdf
You can find the formal notification (RBE No. 120/2022) on the Southern Railway Circulars Portal or the Eastern Railway Personnel Department site. Economic and Operational Impact The government estimated a financial implication of ₹1,832
Personnel in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) were typically excluded from this specific PLB. 120/2022) on the Southern Railway Circulars Portal or
The bonus applied to approximately 11.27 lakh non-gazetted staff, including track maintainers, loco pilots, station masters, and technicians.
The bonus served as a reward for employees' roles in handling record cargo (1,418 million tonnes in FY 2021-22) and maintaining essential services during post-COVID recovery. Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees - PIB
Eligible non-gazetted employees received a maximum of ₹17,951 , based on a wage calculation ceiling of ₹7,000 per month .