AGM Estt. BSNL CO endorsed DPE letter for  Revision of IDA Rates for Executives holding Board level & below Board level posts & Non-Unionized Supervisors and Non-Executives in BSNL w.e.f. 01/10/2025 and it will be paid in Salary of Nov 2025. Copy<<<>>

BSNL Executive Associations Unitedly Protest Against SET Recruitment - Joint Representation Submitted to CMD BSNL :The executive associations of BSNL SNEA, AIGETOA, SEWA, and AIBSNLEA collectively and with unified voice stand against the recently issued notification for the recruitment of Senior Executive Trainee (SET) in Telecom and Finance streams at the E3 pay scale.

A joint letter submitted to the CMD BSNL, demanding immediate withdrawal of the notification and highlighting the widespread resentment among serving executives. Copy<<<>>

The associations have expressed deep anguish and objection over the unilateral decision of the BSNL management to recruit SETs through an open lateral intake without consulting the recognised associations, in violation of the REA Rules 2014.

The Associations Strongly Objected and Pointed Out:

· Complete Disregard for Internal Talent by BSNL Management: The SET recruitment ignores thousands of qualified and experienced executives already serving in BSNL who possess the same or higher qualifications and have 10–27 years of relevant experience.

· Stagnation and Lack of Career Progression: Since inception of BSNL, executives recruited through competitive processes like GATE and internal upgradations have largely remained in the same grade for 8 to 27 years without meaningful promotions.

· Demoralising the Existing Workforce: Bringing in fresh graduates at E3 pay scale without the required experience and placing them above serving JTOs/JAOs and other officers is seen as unjust and demotivating.

·  Ignoring Repeated Representations: This is not the first time such unilateral decisions have been made. Previous requests to prioritise internal promotions and fill key management roles through existing executives have gone unheeded.

·  Biased HR practices: The association highlights past examples such as the discriminatory handling of DR DGM recruitment, where similarly placed BSNL executives were sidelined in favour of external entrants.

· Deliberate Neglection of Internal Talent: Direct recruitment of freshers at higher level than JTO/JAO, while ignoring deserving internal talent and unresolved HR/financial grievances, is unjust, erodes executive trust, and impairs organizational effectiveness.

·  There is huge unrest in BSNL executives because of such unilateral actions by BSNL and it will be difficult to control the emotions of executives if management continues to deny the rightful dues and continues to engage in such unilateral actions. In such scenario, the responsibility of any industrial unrest will lie solely on Management.

Associations Demand :

· Immediate withdrawal of the SET recruitment notification and stop any lateral entry in BSNL as being followed in other PSUs.

·   If any fresh recruitment is to be done then the same should be done in the cadres of JEs and JTOs/JAOs who are backbone of the BSNL. We also demand that instead of having bulk recruitment at JTO/JAOs, BSNL should recruit JTOs/JAOs/JEs every year and it should be regular yearly process.

·     If required, for filling vacant post of GM/PGM level in BSNL, a separate methodology and process may be defined to fill these posts from all the serving executives of BSNL.

·    Stop pick and choose applicability of Rules in BSNL and decide on applicability of rules to BSNL i.e. rules applicable to PSU or rules applicable to Government Services and please apply these rules uniformly for resolution of all issues of BSNL

·     Immediate action for Promotions of BSNL executives waiting for their first promotion. All the executives who have completed the residency in the grade must be extended promotions to the next level without any delay as jointly submitted by us.

·   Discuss the issue of shortage of Officers required at BSNL Managerial Position and to frame a methodology to fill vacant posts as followed in PSUs. 

·  Immediate resolution of the long-pending financial issues of serving BSNL Executives including implementation of 3^rd PRC, extension of E2 scales for JTO/JAO Equivalent, 30 Percent Contribution to Superannuation Benefits, Revision in TA/DA/ Transport allowances, restoration of previous Medical Reimbursement Limits.

·     To Restore the other perks and allowances of serving executives which are presently freezed by quoting financial condition of BSNL should be immediately released.

· As the freeze on external recruitment is removed, immediate start of Compassionate Ground Appointment with consideration of the dependents of all the executives who left for their heavenly abode in all these years.

·    To act in the best interests of both the Executives and the organization.

Special Message in different regional languages by Respected Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Honourable Minister of Communications & DoNER Government of India addressed to employees of DoT and all PSUs in Telecom sector. Message<<<>>

AGM SEA BSNL CO issued Direct relieving of AOs/CAOs under Inter Circle Transfers through ERP/SAP w.e.f. 31/10/2025 as these executives are not relieved by their controlling officers as instructed by SEA Cell.  Copy<<<>>

Shri. Sunil Gupta, Circle President, SNEA CNTxN Delhi  Circle retires on superannuation with highly successful services in DoT/BSNL: Shri Sunil Gupta, Executive Engineer Electrical, CNTxN New Delhi and President SNEA CNTxN Delhi Circle retires on Superannuation after highly successful 37 Years and 11 Months of Glorious Service in DoT/BSNL.

On completion Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Post Diploma in Applied Electronics and Microwave Technology from Pusa Polytechnic, New Delhi, Shri Sunil Gupta joined his illustrious career in the DoT as JE on 07/12/1987. He further strengthened his technical knowledge by completing AMIE (Electrical), showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

With promotions from JE to JTO/SDE, now Shri. Sunil Gupta, is rending his services as Executive Engineer Electrical is one of the most co-operative, dedicated, disciplined, and excellent visionary officers of BSNL.  

During his remarkable career span of nearly four decades, Shri Sunil Gupta served in multiple locations including Delhi, Rewari, and Noida UP West. He made outstanding contributions in the field of Electrical Engineering, Project Execution, and Infrastructure Development in BSNL. His deep understanding of technical systems, leadership in handling critical installations, and commitment to excellence earned him immense respect among his peers and subordinates. His ability to balance fieldwork, administrative duties, and association responsibilities with precision and dedication is truly commendable and highly appreciated by all.

Shri Sunil Gupta is known for his meticulous planning, timely execution, and innovative approach to problem solving qualities & capabilities that made him a most dependent pillar of BSNL.

Apart from his professional duties, Shri Sunil Gupta devoted himself passionately to Association activities under the banner of SNEA.

Shri Sunil Gupta served association in different capacities and rendered devoted services as President, SNEA Delhi Circle. He is a versatile and fully devoted leader of SNEA who has rendered exemplary and distinguished service for about four decades. He is a true example of hard work, determination, self-made success with high human Values. He played a pivotal role in uniting executives, resolving organizational issues, and representing concerns and issues of members  before the higher management and got it resolved. His calm demeanor, rational decision-making and transparent approach made him one of the most respected leaders of SNEA. Under his leadership, SNEA Delhi Circle witnessed remarkable progress in member coordination, grievance resolution, and organizational harmony. He has been instrumental in the success story of SNEA membership in 3^rd MV.

Shri Sunil Gupta always upheld the principles of unity, fairness, and service to the fraternity, reflecting the true spirit of the leader of the Association. His name will be remembered for his ethical leadership, compassion for colleagues, and the inspiration he provided to younger generations of executives.

SNEA CHQ recognises devoted services of Shri Sunil Gupta, as committed leader of SNEA which he rendered to the Executives in BSNL in general and Members of SNEA in particular.

Sensing this great occasion, Shri Sunil Gupta ji was given grand farewell and was felicitated by SNEA NTR Delhi and SNEA CHQ in two separate functions arranged at Delhi. NTR Delhi <<<>>  SNEA CHQ <<<>>

On this great occasion, on behalf of thousands of the members and leaders of SNEA all over India, SNEA CHQ congratulate Shri Sunil Gupta, Circle President SNEA CNTXN Delhi Circle for successfully completing such long and spotless services in DoT/BSNL and conveys best wishes for his very Healthy, Wealthy and long retired life. 

AGM Rectt BSNL CO issued notification for Direct Recruitment  of freshers for  SET (Senior Executive Trainee) Telecom & Finance wings  through written Competitive Examination. Copy<<<>>

This is one more one sided action by the BSNL management without understanding feelings and practical requirements of BSNL.

This notification is issued without any consultation of Recognised Majority Association and by neglecting stand conveyed by SNEA for no outside recruitment by lateral entry above JTO/JAO. 

Though it is projected that these executives will be part of Management replacing the ITS Officers on deputation in BSNL, from the past experience it is crystal clear that intent of Management was not and it not clear.

Earlier MT recruitment process was struck up in court cases and once court cases are cleared to better extent, Management has modified MTRR before joining of selected executives to extent that these MTs will never reach to the position of GMs or for which they were specially recruited.

Now this SET is revised version of MTs and if the MTs who will be senior to SET will not able to reach this position , how this SET will reach this position as being projected by Management is real question to be answered. 

It is unfortunate that in the last 25 years of formation of BSNL, no action has been taken by BSNL Management and administrative Ministry DoT for having its own Management, but efforts were always done for allowing deputation of ITS Officers against all orders and even with undertaking submitted in court cases by DoT not to depute any ITS officer to BSNL after 2014.

The option chosen by present BSNL management by issuing one sided SET notification, is nothing but putting salt on wounds of thousands of highly qualified and experienced Executives in BSNL who are compelled for working on degraded pay scales for years together.

In BSNL JTOs are recruited through GATE Entrance Examination  and JAOs are recruited with higher Educational qualifications CA/ M. Com and their pay scales are reduced from E1A to E1 and now this SET recruitment is proposed at E3 pay scales all fresher with Engineering Graduation are eligible for the same and Experienced BSNL Executives with same or higher educational qualification are denied this opportunity.

For whatever may be the reason, but Management is of the opinion and projecting that these 97 Fresh SETs will change the fate and future of BSNL which is not possible for existing 29000 Executives serving in the BSNL.

Thus management is indirectly or directly doubting the capabilities and strength of serving BSNL Executives, and this is not a good sign for bright future of the BSNL as desired by Respected MoSC, Respected MoC and Honourable Prime Minister of India.  

SNEA is taking up this issue for stopping the outsider recruitment of SET with lateral entry above the level of JTO/JAO and we will fight for justice to the serving executives.