Get ready for United Struggle by AUAB for legitimate demand of Third Pay/Wage Revision in the BSNL: After sending the Proposal for Pay/Wage revision by BSNL in February 2026, AUAB is pursuing with DoT for its approval, but in seven months, this has not moved even from initial stage of DoT.

In our recent request to Honourable Prime Minister of India, which was finally replied by BSNL states that the proposal is submitted by BSNL and it is awaiting approval of DoT. REQUEST <<<>> REPLY-I <<<>>     REPLY-II <<<>>

It shows the casual approach of DoT towards the very genuine and long pending demand of BSNL Executives and Non-Executives.

The same DoT is forcing BSNL workforce for different loss making works and recent restructuring Proposal on basis of Gram Panchayat and Blocks is its classic example.

It has been established over the period and the same has been confirmed by the Government in Parliament on many occasions that the employees are not responsible for losses of BSNL and these losses are due to poor policies of the then Government.

One side Government says that BSNL is the strategic Partner and hence BSNL has to work for development of Indigenous Equipments and BSNL has contributed to it with full devotion. The same has been publicly appreciated by the Honourable Prime Minister of India.

But the DoT is not recognising it and not approving the Proposal of BSNL for approval of third PRC even after DPE directions in April 2018 for granting third PRC for BSNL with approval of Cabinet, Govt of India. Copy<<<>>

Further, we are reaching the situation that the constitution fourth PRC will be announced any time as the 8^th CPC is already constituted and its final results are likely to be issued at any time.

Once the Fourth PRC is announced, then it will be difficult for us to pursue the Third PRC for BSNL and will reduce the chances of its approval further. It means the announcement of the constitution of Fourth PRC will not only close doors of third PRC, but it will close the doors of fourth PRC for BSNL workforce and hence we have to act in the most united, focused and time bound manner.

Hence it is the right time that DoT has to approve the Proposal by BSNL for implementation of third PRC to BSNL Executives and Non-Executives and any further delay cannot be afforded by us.

When the Govt of India led by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji is supporting BSNL by all possible means, the officers in DoT are wrongly projecting that losses to BSNL are only because of employees of BSNL and hence denying the Third Pay/Wage Revision. Apart from this, the certain decisions of DoT have caused losses to the tune of more than One Lakh Crores rupees by deducting extra amount from BSNL for years together viz. Higher Pension Contribution, Leave Encashment of DoT period and so on. Copy<<<>>

Thus it is clear that DoT itself is the reason for major losses to BSNL and it cannot take dual stand as being taken now. It is right time that DoT decides that BSNL has to work as per the directions of Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi ji with mission Service to Nation or has to work against these directions and look only for profit and then Pay/Wage revision as being expected by certain officers in DoT.

Once it is decided, then it is quite possible for BSNL to become profit making within one year by stopping all loss making works as per directions of DoT and focus only on works where BSNL will be getting profit as being done by all Private Telecom Operators.

Thus, one side DoT is not allowing BSNL to work only for profit and on the other side our legitimate demand of third Pay/Wage revision has been denied for the last nine years quoting the said losses caused due to the wrong policies of DoT/then GoI.

In this approach only the proposal of third Pay/Wage revision by BSNL is kept undecided by DoT for the last seven months.

Please understand Government of India is not against BSNL and its employees and it has been extending all possible support to us, but for last nine years, DoT is working against BSNL workforce by denying the genuine demand of Third Pay Revision by applying affordability clause even though DPE has cleared in 2019 that it is to be granted with Cabinet Approval. DoT is not taking this proposal for Cabinet approval since 2019 and hence the present stalemate.

This stalemate has been continuing for the last nine years and it will continue for life time if there is no change in attitude of DoT and hence we all the Executives and Non-Executives have to rise for the occasion.

The time has come that DoT has to review its stand and decide our Pay/Wage revision either by waiver of affordability clause or by consideration of recommendations of Parliamentary Committee as strategic partner of GoI and allow BSNL to continue on mission of Work for Nation by Honourable Prime Minister of India without worry of Loss /profit

OR

DoT has to decide that we have to work only for profit and get Pay revision with such profit earned by stopping all such loss making works/proposals by DoT.

By understanding the delay on part of DoT, AUAB has requested the Secretary DoT to grant a meeting to discuss this burning issue but till today no response is received from DoT. Copy<<<>>

All these issues are discussed in the series of the meetings of AUAB and it has finally decided to register strong and united protest by series of peaceful agitational programmes against undue delay by DoT in approval of Third Pay/Wage revision of BSNL Employees by

Accordingly, AUAB has served notice to Secretary DoT for agitational protest against undue delay in approval of Third Pay/Wage revision for BSNL workforce. NOTICE<<<>>  CIRCULAR <<<>>

IMPORTANT STEPS IN AGITATIONAL PROGRAMME:

SNEA appeals to all the Executives and Non-Executives in BSNL, please go through above details, and understand deliberate and continued injustice by DoT by denying our legitimate demand of third Pay/Wage Revision for the last nine years.

Understand the Issue, Stand United, and Participate in Every Programme, Make the AUAB Agitational Programme a Grand Success with Massive participation.

Please understand the present do or die situation for all of us and rise to the occasion by joining this peaceful agitational programme by AUAB in mass and make it a grand success.

Our Unity Zindabad,

AUAB Zindabad!!!. 

AGM Admin BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Observance of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign in BSNL w.e.f 17.09.2026 to 02.10.2026 with the theme of Swachhata Mein Sehbag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat with celebration of Swachh Bharat Diwas on 2nd October, 2026. Copy<<<>>

AGM Rectt BSNL CO has issued the Declaration of Merit List LICE for Kanishth Rajbhasha Adhikari (KRA) pertaining to the Recruitment Year 2024 in BSNL. Copy<<<>>  Answer Key Copy<<<>>

AGM Pers. BSNL CO issued cancellation of woman executives in Annual Transfer and Posting of officers in various cadres of Telecom/ Finance/ Civil/ Electrical Stream. Copy<<<>>

DGM Admin BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Organization of a 21-Day Free Yoga Session commencing from Monday, 21/09/2026, on YouTube channel. Copy<<<>>

Update on AO to CAO Promotions: In continuation to the directions by Honourable Supreme Court in its order dated 24/07/2026, {Copy<<<>>} BSNL filed CM in High Court Chandigarh for early hearing in the main writ petition & to decide it expeditiously. The permission was also asked to go ahead with CAO Promotions.

Honourable HC Chandigarh heard the CM and cleared that though Hon. Supreme Court has passed that there are vacancies and the promotions are not being allowed, the High Court in the present case has already allowed promotions while admitting the writ petition subject to the outcome of the pending writ petition.

Further, as directed by Hon SC for early hearing and deciding the pending writ petition,  Hon HC gave opportunity to the advocate of BSNL to argue the case, but the Advocate appearing in the court submitted that the arguing advocate is in Delhi and hence not able to appear. Accordingly CM filed by BSNL is dismissed. Copy<<<>>

With this, the major hurdle in AO to CAO Promotion is cleared and only required is issue of seniority raised in Ankur Singh case in CAT Kolkata and for that BSNL has called legal opinion which is awaited for long time. The same is also expected at time and hence with this major hurdles in AO to CAO Promotions are cleared and BSNL has to go ahead with the CAO Regular Promotions subject to outcome of the Court case. We are expecting the CAO promotion order shortly.

Contempt Petition against Repatriation of Officers on Deputation: The contempt Petition filed by SNEA, BSNLEU and AIBSNLEA due to non-implementation of Court judgement on repatriation of Officers working on deputation to BSNL was listed for hearing on 15/09/2026. But as Honourable Judge has appeared for the one of the parties in the connected matter and hence the same has been adjourned and listed for hearing before another Bench on 21/09/2026. 

Update on Hearing in Court case on seniority for JTOs for SDE Promotions: The hearing in the Court case at CAT Chandigarh on seniority for JTOs to SDE Promotions in Telecom wing was held on 09/09/2026. The pleadings on part of applicants took place but advocate  for respondent BSNL asked time as Senior Advocate from BSNL was not present. The next of hearing is 07/10/2026.

SNEA CHQ has taken up matter with Director HR in formal agenda meeting and with PGM Legal BSNL CO for ensuring presence of senior advocate in next hearing and we are assured for the same. 

Update on court case on DGM Adhoc/Regular Promotions:  The court case on seniority issue of AGMs for DGM Promotions was listed for hearing on 27/08/2026, but hearing could not take place for administrative reasons. The next date was given 03/11/2026, but meantime BSNL requested for early hearing in this case and now it is listed for hearing on 06/10/2026. 

Final Judgement in Court case Challenging MSRR 2023 : The court case filed by certain MTs in CAT Chandigarh challenging the provisions of MSRR 2023 has been decided on 28/08/2026 stating that  court do not find  merit  in  the  challenge  raised  by  the  applicants  to  the  MSRR-2023  or  to the  consequential  action  taken  by  the  respondents  thereunder.  It is also mentioned that applicants  have  failed  to  establish  any  vested  or  accrued  right  under MTRR-2013  read  with  MSRR-2009  which  has  been  unlawfully  taken away  by  the  revised  Rules,  or  any  violation  of  Articles  14  and  16  of  the Constitution  of  India.  Copy<<<>>

SAD NEWS: With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform that Shri Ritesh Malhotra, JTO and die hard member and leader of SNEA left heavenly abode on 11/09/2026 at Nilokhari, Haryana, while he was hospitalised for treatment of dengue. He was just 47 years old and is survived by wife Mrs. Sakshi Malhotra, JTO BSNL and their two sons of 16 and 13 years old.

Shri Ritesh Malhotra, a 2002-recruit TTA of BSNL, was serving as JTO HR Haryana Circle Office, Ambala. He was not only a highly active and dynamic BSNL officer but also a dedicated and committed association leader.

A testament to his sincerity, dedication and commitment towards his duties, he was honoured with the Best Performer Award at Haryana Circle Office recently  on 15/08/2026. While discharging his official duties, he played an instrumental role in resolving numerous issues and was always ready to extend a helping hand to members in need.

SNEA has lost a sincere, active and die-hard leader who devoted himself to the welfare of BSNL Executives in general and SNEA members in particular and the betterment of BSNL.

He was always willing to help others, with his ever smiling face, compassionate attitude and empathetic approach. His high vision, simplicity and down-to-earth personality made him a respected and beloved colleague and comrade.

SNEA deeply mourns the untimely demise of Shri Ritesh Malhotra. His valuable contribution, dedication and warm-hearted personality will always be remembered.

We pray to the Almighty to give strength and courage to his family members to bear this irreparable loss and guide them through this difficult time. May the departed soul of Late Shri Ritesh Malhotra Rest in Heaven with Eternal Peace.

AGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding extension of last date for Filling up of 47-posts of Section Officer in ICMR HQ and its Institutes/ Centres on deputation basis.  Copy<<<>>

Meeting of SNEA CHQ Office Bearers at Delhi: Three days meeting of SNEA CHQ OBs was held from 01/09/2026 to 03/09/2026 at SNEA CHQ Office at Room No 230, Eastern Court, Janpath, New Delhi and it was attended by about all CHQ OBs.

All the CHQ OBs were given warm welcome by Host Circles viz. Ms. Anu Agarwal, CS SNEA BSNL CO, Shri Vinay Tyagi CS CNTxN Delhi and other Circle office Bearers of both the Circles.

Meeting observed two minutes silence for departed souls and then started proceedings.

Shri. Manish Samadhiya, AIP presided over the entire proceedings of the Meeting and in his opening remark gave brief ideas to the house about very purpose of the CHQ OB meeting.

Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS shared the details of status of different HR issues and its present status and guided the CHQ OBs on further course of action required on these issues.  

This meeting discussed about preparations for Formal Agenda Meeting scheduled on 02/09/2026, the stand to be taken by SNEA on different agenda points in formal agenda meeting with Director HR, discussions on Organisational Matters and also witnessed interaction with CMD BSNL, Director CFA and also with AUAB CHQ leaders at Delhi. 

All the CHQ OBs took active part in these different meetings and submitted the issues faced by the filed units in Meeting different targets. Team SNEA effectively presented all HR and development issues and raised serious concern on the undue delay in settlement of HR Issues.

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SNEA CHQ writes to Respected Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani ji, Honourable Minister of State Communications and Rural Development, Government of India, conveying thanks for firm assurance to Parliament for consideration of Wage/Pay Revision for BSNL Employees and request for approval of third PRC by giving consideration to the points other than the affordability clause. Copy<<<>>  ANNEX <<<>>

SNEA CHQ writes to Respected Shri. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia ji, Honourable Minister of Communications and DoNER, Government of India conveying heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for resolving the long pending issues of BSNL Executives/Employees affected by caste certificate complaints and justice thereof. Copy<<<>>

AGM Rstg BSNL CO issued clarification as asked by CGM Uttarakhand on pilot Restructuring Project. Copy<<<>>

This is eyewash by BSNL management as none of the suggestions given by CGM Uttarakhand in consultation with AUAB Uttarakhand or by Unions and Associations at CHQ is given consideration.

In continuation of this order, by forgetting all his suggestions and assurances, in a disrespectful manner, CGM Uttarakhand also has initiated blind action by issuing transfer orders of DGM level officers as first and initial step to implement this pilot project. Copy<<<>>

SNEA condemns these actions by BSNL Management and betrayal on the assurances given by CMD BSNL. As BSNL Management is not able to keep the assurances given during discussions at the highest level of BSNL, it is now crystal clear that BSNL management is not wholeheartedly working for protecting the interest of BSNL at least when the issues are to be taken with DoT. Earlier also we have seen that BSNL Management bows to decisions of DoT damaging the interest of BSNL.

We can understand, bowing down to the decisions in the interest of BSNL or in the interest of both BSNL & DoT/GoI, but when interest of BSNL is at stake, Management is duty bound to react and protest interest of BSNL or at least stand with factual position, which is missing in this case.

Due to such approach only, DoT has collected higher money from BSNL than due in case of Spectrum allotment, Leave encashment of DoT period and Higher basic Pension contribution and so on and hence BSNL is in losses.   

Such silence of BSNL Management on crucial issues creating losses to BSNL has denied third PRC to Executives /Non-Executives for no mistake on their part.

It is time that DoT has to think where BSNL has to work only for Profit thereby granting third PRC with affordability or work as per directions of DoT without looking into loss profit of BSNL by conveying approval of third PRC by keeping aside affordability clause and BSNL Executives and Non-Executives should not be made to financially suffer for such actions of BSNL Management/DoT as being done for last ten years.

The Pilot Restructuring proposal for Uttarakhand Circle is opposed by everyone in BSNL and the concerned officers in BSNL management are not able to clear any doubt but are blindly going ahead with the Pilot Project in Uttarakhand Circle.

None of them are even able to justify the loss and profit with this proposal. But every time it is informed that this is a pilot project and this exercise of loss profit will be done after three months of the Pilot Project.

We have observed that even BSNL Management is not convinced with this proposal as this proposal is drafted by someone outside the BSNL and it is being forcefully implemented in BSNL by taking a formal report signed by the Committee of CGMs.

In an unfortunate and blind action, BSNL Management is going ahead with this absurd proposal which is nothing but addition of more losses to BSNL and this may be one more assault for destroying the entire working of BSNL.

This action of BSNL Management is really disappointing as it is against firm assurance to AUAB with directions to Director HR/PGM Pers to discuss all the issues with this pilot proposal with Unions/Associations and give consideration to maximum possible suggestions and feedback by Associations and Unions in BSNL.

When agitational programme of AUAB Uttarakhand Circle was intensified by extending struggle after three days with support from all Circles, then CMD BSNL discussed issues with AUAB with firm assurance to go ahead only with discussions of all issues with Unions and Associations at CHQ as well as Uttarakhand Circle.

All Unions and Associations from Uttarakhand Circle and from CHQ also have given feedback and suggestions respectively to CGM Uttarakhand and CMD BSNL but with utter betrayal BSNL Management has not given consideration to any of the suggestion and feedback and BSNL management has taken everybody granted.

It is unfortunate that the said words of CMD BSNL are not respected by Director HR and PGM Pers/RSTG even though both were present in the Meeting as till today no discussions held after directions of CMD BSNL on 30/06/2026.

SNEA has brought to the notice of CMD BSNL in its meeting on 01/09/2026, but till today no formal discussions are held with any Union/Association or AUAB and in blind approach BSNL Management is going ahead with implementation of this pilot project. This creates serious doubts on assurances and actions of BSNL Management.

Only good thing is that when SNEA has pointed out in its meeting 01/02/2026, that Management is projecting Uttarakhand as pilot project, but Restructuring is aggressively going ahead in many Circles and already Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, AP, Gujrat etc Circles have issued such Restructuring guidelines on different basis and objected this dual stand of BSNL Management.

In response, on the next day of meeting, Director HR has issued a DO letter to all CGMs advising not to issue any Circle level orders giving effect to a restructuring exercise unless the same is specifically approved/authorised by the Corporate office. Copy<<<>>

Apart from this Management has not adhered to any of its assurances on this burning issue. This makes it crystal clear that the officers dealing with this Restructuring proposal have stopped thinking about the interest of BSNL and have adopted an approach to follow whatever DoT is saying as overall control of BSNL is taken over by DoT. Unfortunately, these officers are not at all worried about the interest, needs and requirements of BSNL, which is their prime responsibility but are worried only about the directions of DoT and hence do not bother about its practical implementation and interest of BSNL.

Otherwise, an officer with spine and having one percent concern about BSNL would not have agreed for such an absurd proposal damaging BSNL and supporting certain officers in DoT and then BBNL, who have spoiled the BharatNet works for personal interests or due to lack of knowledge in successfully handling such big projects.

After enjoying all benefits out of BBNL, with intellectual ideas, these officers have submitted a proposal for merger of BBNL with BSNL thereby transferring liabilities and pending responsibilities of BBNL to BSNL and taking great escape from keen watch by office of Prime Minister of India and finally this blame game will rest with BSNL and its workforce for no mistake on their part.

This has been rightly pointed out by CAG in its report dated 20/07/2026. CAG has raised serious concern on false completion of BharatNet project and given certain directions for proper Maintenance. CAG REPORT <<<>>

Serious issues noticed<<<>>        Recommendations<<<>>

Even after knowing the facts about poor working of BBNL and issues thereof, BSNL Management has accepted the merger of BBNL into BSNL.

Now by neglecting all the recommendations by CAG for proper maintenance of BBNL Network, BSNL Management has not proposed any of these options for maintaining Bharatnet Project and falsely projecting diversion of the entire BSNL workforce from Revenue earning areas to loss making areas.

It is important that BSNL was not the only agency in implementing the BharatNet Project by SPV BBNL, but many other State Government designated entities like Power Grid Corporation were the executing agencies in the BharatNet project. But except BSNL, all have raised hands to take over this failed project and only BSNL with temporary Management is targeted as soft target and all responsibilities and liabilities of BBNL including that of other executing agencies are being transferred to BSNL without proper hand holding and in hazardous manner, and hence this is matter of serious concern for all of us.

Now by neglecting suggestions given by Unions/ Associations, Suggestions given by SNEA {<<<>>} these officers are wrongly projecting that shifting of BSNL workforce from Revenue earning area to loss making area and are targeting Executives/ Non-Executives for left out works of BBNL.

It has been already decided by AUAB that this sided blind move of the management will be opposed strongly and with feedback from AUAB Uttarakhand, the further course of action will be decided in its meeting scheduled on 15/09/2026. 

Special Message of Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Ji, Honourable Minister of Communications, Aug 2026 Edition. Copy<<<>>

AUAB CHQ writes to Secretary DoT for granting Meeting to AUAB to discuss important HR issues of BSNL Executives and Non-Executives and submit feedback and suggestions on different actions by DoT for review of BSNL working.   Copy<<<>>

AUAB CHQ writes to CMD BSNL for granting Meeting to AUAB to discuss on one sided action by BSNL management on forceful implementation of Uttarakhand Restructuring pilot project and continued negligence towards HR issues and mainly issue of third Pay/Wage Revision. Copy<<<>>

DGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Calling of applications for filling up the posts of Section Officer in ICMR Headquarters and its Institutes/ Centres on deputation basis. Copy<<<>>

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited applications for filling up 47 posts of Section Officer in Pay Level-7 at ICMR Headquarters and its Institutes/ Centres on deputation basis, including short-term contract.

All Circles are requested to invite applications from willing and eligible executives as per BSNL deputation guidelines. Duly filled Application Forms with recommendations are be forwarded to BSNL CO latest by 1700 hrs of 11/09/2026. 

AGM Corp Mktg BSNL CO writes all Circle Heads for conducting special Marketing, customer outreach and social media activities on 26^th BSNL day celebrations. Copy<<<>>

During his long and illustrious tenure in BSNL, Shri Ram Krishna Nelli discharged his responsibilities with utmost professionalism, integrity and commitment. His deep understanding of service matters, legal issues and organisational policies proved immensely valuable in dealing with several important matters concerning BSNL.

Though he was given responsibility of PGM Legal in the recent past, Shri Nelli played an important role in providing legal guidance and strategic inputs on various matters having implications and the service interests of employees and executives. His balanced approach, professional competence and willingness to examine issues objectively helped in safeguarding the interests of BSNL as well as its workforce.

He was particularly appreciated for his constructive approach in dealing with service-related and legal matters concerning BSNL executives. His efforts towards proper examination of cases, timely legal advice and effective representation of the stand of BSNL contributed to protecting the interests of BSNL and facilitating appropriate resolution of several long pending issues.

SNEA acknowledged his accessible and cooperative approach, wherein he patiently heard the concerns of executives and examined matters on their merits. SNEA has been continuously interacting with him by giving valuable feedback from time to time and he has always given consideration to the factual and documented submission by SNEA.

Today, we are hopeful for AO to CAO Promotions at any time, just because the stand of BSNL has been rightly put before the different Courts and with such approach, the Hon. High Court PB has been kind enough to give a go ahead signal for these promotions. Similarly in DGM Telecom promotions, Shri Nelli has represented the side of BSNL and has successfully convinced the court about issuing long awaited DGM Telecom Promotions. This Court case on DGM Telecom Promotions which was going on since 2017 i.e. for the last ten years, has been moved forward and we are hopeful for early clearing of the court cases on DGM Telecom Promotions.

As member of different Committees constituted by BSNL on request of SNEA, Shri Rama Krishna Nelli has always supported the stand of executives with his initiatives. About all committees of which he was a member have given positive recommendations safeguarding interest of BSNL Executives.

On behalf of thousands of SNEA members across the country in general, and on behalf of the Executives of the civil wing, we extend our warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes to Shri Rama Krishna Nelli ji, for a happy, healthy, wealthy, peaceful, prosperous and fulfilling retired life.