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16-04-2026

SNEA Meeting with CMD BSNL for consideration of important HR Issues: On Tuesday, 07/04/2026 at 1830 Hrs GS SNEA had a meeting with Shri. A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD BSNL in presence of Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL.

This meeting was mainly focused on important HR issues of BSNL Executives for minimum level of motivation and to address ongoing unrest among BSNL Executives.

At the outset, we narrated the mass unrest among BSNL executives due to non-resolution of any of HR issues for the last four months and creation of new issues like non-implementation of enhanced IDA for want of approval of DoT. We brought to notice of CMD BSNL that simple issues also not given consideration by the management on the name of targets of FY 2025-26 and now the new financial year has started and after a prolonged wait of four months. BSNL Executives are eagerly waiting for some positive actions from management of the pending HR issues.

CMD BSNL responded that the issues are being given consideration and Director HR is already working on it.

When categorically asked which HR issues were resolved in the last four months, it was informed that Director HR is continuously working on it and issues will be resolved in the coming days.

CMD BSNL stressed that there is need of more contribution by BSNL executives and appealed SNEA to actively support the recent actions for BINCC stating that if this idea is implemented properly there will be much increase in the revenue of BSNL.

We responded that we have called the feedback from our CSs about this idea and we will be working on it and added that  without resolution of certain HR issues including restoration of minimum required financial benefits of BSNL Executives, we cannot extend further support. We added that there is much frustration among the executives as management is not seriously looking at HR issues and simple issues are made complicated and only assurances for months together cannot give motivation to understand and implement any new proposal by the management.

CMD BSNL was of the opinion that associations are opposing management and pointed out the letter by AUAB for regular posting of CMD and certain words mentioned in this letter like perceived lack of stable directions and strategic clarity. He added that he is working day and night along with the BSNL Board and we have clarity on our actions and with this many positive actions are seen. He agreed that though HR issues are not cleared for a few days, it does not mean that management has stopped considering HR issues. Rather he has given clear directions to Director HR to look into these issues and he is on the job.

GS responded that we have demanded nothing wrong and requested for posting of Regular CMD and it is not opposed to anyone including him, but we really mean that a giant PSU like BSNL spread all over India cannot run to the desired expectations of the Government of India with such temporary and continued looking after arrangements for years together.

CMD BSNL responded that there is nothing wrong in demanding regular CMD and associations/unions have their democratic right to raise their concern, but there is nothing like lack of strategic clarity and even in this temporary arrangements he is  giving his best for BSNL and trying level best to make BSNL financially viable so that each and every employee is benefitted, but it needs time as many old issues are being taken care. He made it clear that as he is given responsibility, he is serving with full devotion and he has no hesitation to leave BSNL and he will follow the orders whatever may be.

CMD BSNL added that all HR issues cannot be resolved at a time, this list is of old issues and till he and his team is working to find solutions for these issues and assured that many HR issues will be settled but it will certainly need some time.

CMD BSNL added that on Promotion issues litigated for many years, PGM legal is working sincerely to find out the ways forward. He stressed that BSNL has filed MA in Supreme Court to overcome ongoing litigations and the same is being pursued for early clearance. Once this issue is resolved, BSNL executives will definitely see mass promotions and directed us to have some more patience and support management to overcome these hurdles permanently.

We responded that no case is filed by SNEA on promotions and we are ready for any action on part of SNEA for clearing these hurdles, but time taken is more and hence the executives are losing hope for promotions.

We also narrated that many issues were created in last year annual transfer order for no reason on part of management and though some corrective actions were taken, many of these manmade issues were not resolved even after repeated assurances and this is impacting negatively on image of Management as well as that of association and stressed for need of serious consideration of important HR issues.

We requested that at least this year all such issues should be avoided and sincere efforts are required for consideration of all OTP requests in uniform application of criteria and not as pick and choose basis.

CMD BSNL responded that he has issued any new transfers and it was implementation of all old orders. Rather he has stopped long stay transfers and only about 200 new transfers were issued to meet administrative requirements and assured that this year all such issues will be taken care of by Director HR and Director HR is fully empowered by him for the same.  

We added that there are certain HR issues which can be resolved and some issues do not have any litigation or any financial impact and even these issues are not resolved and this is a real matter of concern for us.

We submitted a list of such urgent HR issues, if resolved will give some motivation to BSNL Executives. Copy<<<>>

Thereafter issues were discussed point wise and details of discussions are as follows. 

Clearing disparity of educational Qualifications in Civil /Electrical wing by parity with Telecom wing:  We requested for resolving this dispute by giving parity to Civil and Electrical wing executives at par with Telecom wing. CMD BSNL responded that the issue is already litigated and associations are taking the issues at different levels including Parliamentary Committee and matter is being decided, but it cannot be considered pending litigations. We responded that SNEA has not approached any court and any committee and we are pursuing it only with BSNL management. We added that by considering the age profile of affected executives in the Civil and Electrical wing, nobody will be benefitted from this continued dispute. There are ample posts for promotions and issues can be resolved by giving parity to executives in Civil/Electrical wing at par with Telecom wing as assured by BSNL. We also added that this demand has no relation with pending court cases, or untraceable order and only required is a decision by BSNL management for granting parity to executives of Civil and Electrical wing at par with executives of Telecom wing. This will help in overcoming all court cases and the stayed promotions can move ahead. The age profile of these executives allows only one or maximum second promotion for only a few executives and hence there is no contradictions as being projected. After elaborate discussions, CMD BSNL informed that management has no issues, but disputes are created by the court cases and instructed Director HR to take review of this issue and update him about the submission of association and how the issues can be resolved.  

Approval of Benevolent Fund for BSNL Executives: We recalled our proposal for approval of Benevolent Fund for BSNL Executives. CMD BSNL took update information from Director HR who elaborated that the proposal is under consideration. He added that management is ready for the proposal except contributions from BSNL which is not possible at this stage due to financial conditions of BSNL.

We informed that in the last meeting of the Committee this issue has been discussed to depth and we have conveyed that the Benevolent Fund for BSNL Executives may be started with contribution from willing executives and the decision on contribution from BSNL may be decided by the management.

CMD BSNL added that any contribution by BSNL at this time is not possible at this stage and the same can be decided once the financial condition of BSNL improves. He added that it is up to the association where to go ahead with contributory Benevolent Fund for BSNL Executives or wait for improvement of financial conditions of BSNL and contribution by BSNL.

We responded that by understanding these financial conditions and stand of management during different rounds of discussions, SNEA has given a simple proposal for contribution by willing BSNL Executives for this Benevolent Fund that to be as and when need arises. There is no lengthy procedure for keeping funds and safety of funds collected.

We added that unfortunately since the last two years no final decision has been taken even after repeated meetings and assurances in Formal agenda meetings to go ahead with the Benevolent Fund for BSNL Executives. We added that families of BSNL recruited executives are suffering in case of death of the concerned executive and with this Benevolent Fund certain fixed financial support will be given to affected family members.

We further added that it is an optional process and only willing executives will be members of this fund and there should not be any issue as being projected. CMD BSNL conveyed that management is ready to go ahead with it and directed Director HR to look into the left out issues and see that the proposal of Benevolent Fund for BSNL Executives is discussed fresh and decided positively and without further delay.    

Early approval of Sabbatical Leave for BSNL Executives: We conveyed thanks for approval of Sabbatical leave proposal by MC and requested for orders for its implementation and applicability to executives. CMD BSNL asked why the association wanted to allow their members to sit at home without salary, rather they should be motivated to work more. We responded that this facility of Sabbatical leave is available in many PSUs and this will be an opportunity to willing BSNL executives for pursuing their higher education, searching better opportunities and its assessment, to meet urgent family requirements when family members are really in need etc. We also added that BSNL management and DoT also thinks & projects that there are excess executives in BSNL and this sabbatical leave will surely reduce burden for a certain time. Further BSNL will get more experienced executives with higher educational qualifications. There is nothing negative, but its approval will create positivity and give opportunity to BSNL Executives for higher studies and better contribution to BSNL. After elaborate discussions, CMD BSNL added this proposal already approved by the Management Committee, will be put up for approval of BSNL Board in its next Meeting which will be held shortly and asked Director HR to ensure to submit it in the next meeting of BSNL Board for approval.   

Review of SET Recruitment process: We once again requested for cancellation of ongoing SET recruitment Process from outside market and give due consideration of Internal talent available in BSNL. We added that SNEA has already submitted detailed representation, but the action from BSNL management is awaited. We also added that the young engineers are filling up forms and paying money which is nonrefundable and hence there is need of immediate action for stopping SET recruitment process and giving opportunity to internal talent of BSNL. CMD BSNL informed that this is started by DoT as a succession plan for ITS officers on deputation and BSNL has not initiated any such proposal. He added that the proposal is being reviewed as per feedback and suggestions of Association but the SET Recruitment Process cannot be stopped and dates will be extended further till the issues are not resolved. He asked why the association is opposing it as only about 100 SET recruitment is going to happen and stressed that there is a need for some executives from the open Market. We responded that when ample talent is available in BSNL as required by BSNL then why management and DoT is insisting only for External SET needs to be clarified. We once again clarified that this SET Recruitment will not meet the needs of the succession plan as proposed by the PMO and MoC Office as being projected. CMD informed that this issue is being reviewed and accordingly dates are being extended. He asked Director HR for early action on the concern expressed by SNEA and how to be prepared for a succession plan as desired by the Government to meet shortages at GM/PGM level in BSNL.   

Conversion of SPS to NPS: We have drawn attention of CMD BSNL on this issue and return of the proposal from the Management Committee. CMD BSNL informed that proposal was discussed in MC but the same could not be approved as members have raised some concern. Director HR updated that MC has issues in continuation of both the options of SPS as well as NPS and there is no consent from Associations/ Unions. We have added that this issue was discussed in the meeting and all the Unions and Associations have agreed for the same. It was informed that these are suggestions and no clear consent is available. We explained that as the benefits of NPS are more, the chances of shifting the majority of executives to NPS are more and there is demand from many executives to go ahead with NPS. Further this changeover will reduce the burden of BSNL as entire administrative works will be between members and Fund Manager LICPFL. After elaborate discussions, CMD BSNL directed us to give a fresh proposal with all these details and instructed Director HR to have a positive look at the submissions to make a conclusive decision on it.  

 Avoiding  Mass Rotational Transfers and limiting it to the need basis administrative Requirement of BSNL: We requested not to issue any mass long stay transfers as it has adverse impact on BSNL working and also creates hardship for the executives. CMD BSNL informed that the same has been stopped since last year and this year also no long stay transfers will be issued, but some transfers as per administrative requirement may be issued, with priority to request transfers.

Consideration of OTP Requests from Tenure and Non-tenure stations: We narrated the unrest among the executives due to non-consideration of OTP requests uniformly and transparently during last year and mainly unrest among the SDEs/AGMs who followed long stay transfers but their  request was not given consideration even after completion of two years but request of other executives were given consideration.  We also narrated that some executives are waiting for consideration of OTP Requests for last two years and it was expected that OTP transfer orders will be issued  by end of March 2026 or at least by first week of April 2026, but till nothing has been done on issuing OTP Requests including the requests from Tenure stations. The Tenure transfer orders which was quarterly matter, but the same has been kept on hold for the last nine months and many executives are held up at tenure stations, even after completion of due tenure for no mistake on their part.

CMD BSNL informed that OTP requests are under consideration and issues are being sorted out by PGM Pers & Director HR for consideration of all possible OTP requests. He added that it is not possible to consider all requests but maximum OTP requests will be given consideration.

We brought to notice of CMD BSNL the difficulties and hardship faced by the executives transferred under long stay transfers and elaborated how these transfers are possible even with one to one transfer or to meet shortages in requested Circles. We specially requested to consider all requests of these SDEs/AGMs who were transferred under long stay transfers and now waiting for their return back to home/Choice Circle. CMD BSNL directed Director HR for positive consideration of the same.  

We pointed out that in last year transfers many discrepancies were noted as some executives with stay less than two years also got Request Transfer and some with stay more than four years from and to the same Circles were not given consideration. Many executives with age barred criteria, with less stay and not in long stay were transfers and CMD BSNL responded that all these issues are being taken care of by Director HR and he will definitely take care of all such issues this year. When we insisted for consideration of OTP Request with top most priority as many are waiting for it, CMD BSNL informed that immediate consideration is difficult but firmly assured that OTP requests will be given consideration in this April month itself.

Change of designation of Executives with EPP 2007 or Change of designation of JTO/JAO:  We narrated that many executives are eligible for different promotions and waiting for their turn for years together, but due to shortage of the vacancies and also due to litigations in different courts the promotions orders are not being issued. There are chances that even after clearance of the court cases, the promotions of many executives may not be possible and hence there is need of methodology for promotions or at least change the designations as per the TBP promotions as per EPP 2007. CMD BSNL responded that efforts are being made for issuing all possible promotions and he is hopeful for resolution of issues and getting promotion orders issued. He added that at this stage change of designations is not possible. He once again stressed the need for efforts on part of the association to reduce the court cases so that regular promotions can be issued. We narrated that many JTOs/JAOs are fed up with continued Junior word in their designation as many are working with this Junior designation and facing embarrassment in society as well as in family. Further, these executives do not get a positive response for office work from other offices at the local level due to this junior word in their designation and this is affecting the working of BSNL. Hence there is need to remove this junior word either by SDE promotions of all eligible JTOs or by changing the designation of JTOs/JAOs cadres as whole. We added that an order is already issued for change of designation of JTO in Corporate Office as Asst Manager (AM) and designation of SDE as Deputy Manager (DM) and requested for extension of the same order to all JTOs/JAOs in the field units. CMD BSNL appreciated this proposal and instructed Director HR to look into this suggestion and to ascertain possibilities of its implementation.     

JTO to SDE Civil/Electrical promotions: We narrated that these long awaited SDE promotions of JTOs in the civil wing waiting for the first time in 27 years of their services are not given consideration on priority and file is being shunted from one unit to another for the last six months. We narrated that DPC for SDE Civil wing promotions was held before the end of March 2026 and DPC for JTO to SDE Electrical wing was under consideration for the last fortnight, but the same is moving at tortoise speed and after repeated assurances the orders are not issued till date. We requested a serious approach for JTO to SDE promotions in Civil as well as Electrical wing without further delay. We also added that we are continuously pursuing, but till certain officers are not giving this work priority  and order is not issued for last two months.CMD BSNL agreed to our concern and directed Director HR to look into it and ensure that promotion orders for JTO to SDE Civil as well as Electrical are issued without further delay. He requested us for some more patience and assured for early promotion orders.   

DPC for JTO to SDE Telecom Promotions under PwBD category: We updated that all the relevant information and documents as called from Circles are received by DPC section BSNL CO before six months, but since then no initiatives have been taken to conduct DPC and issue this long awaited promotion order. CMD asked Director HR about status, he informed that DPC is due and the process for holding DPC will be initiated soon. CMD BSNL informed Director HR that all possible promotion orders including this promotion of JTO to SDE Telecom for PwBD candidates may be issued at the earliest.  On further queries, he firmly assured us for consideration of all possible promotions as early as possible.

Settlement of issues at CHTD and TN Circle: We reminded CMD BSNL that after his repeated assurances Shri Parthiban CGM TN/CHTD has not cleared the issues created by him and expressed displeasure that he was allowed to retire by Management without resolving these issues. CMD BSNL responded that he was informed by Shri Partibhan that he has considered appeal cases before retirement. We narrated that though files were pending with him in the last week of his retirement and some positive steps were taken in this direction, Shri Parthiban has not taken any action on it and he continued with a vindictive attitude till the last date of his retirement. CMD BSNL informed that issues are discussed and decided but if not settled then it will be looked into fresh by New CGMs. He instructed director HR to talk to both the CGMs and see that issues are resolved without further delay.

Allotment of Residential accommodation to SNEA CHQ: We have narrated issue and updated how due to lack of clarity and missing deliberations of the committee constituted for the same for last one year, the residential accommodation is not allotted to Recognized Majority Representative Association and other non-recognized Unions/Associations with even members  less than 100 are enjoying this facility. CMD BSNL informed that issues are in knowledge of Management and Director HR is working on it and assured that shortly SNEA will also get due Residential Accommodation. 

This is a partial update on non-financial and general issues and the details of discussions on other HR issues with financial implication and response from Management will be updated by tomorrow. 

15-04-2026


Grand and highly successful Circle Executive Committee (CEC) Meeting of SNEA UP East: {Report by Shri. Sushil Tripathi, CS SNEA UPE}: A grand and highly successful Meeting of the Circle Executive Committee of the Sanchar Nigam Executives’ Association UP East Circle was organized in the Conference Hall of the BSNL Telephone Exchange, Indiranagar, Lucknow on 10/04/2026.

The entire proceedings of the meeting were presided over by Shri. Arun Shah, President SNEA UPE Circle.

The Chief Guest of this prestigious program was the Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Government, Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya ji.

Other Distinguished guests included

·  Shri Braj Lal ji, Honourable Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chairman Parliamentary Committee DoPT/PG,

·     Shri Arun Kumar Garg, Chief General Manager, UPE,

·     Shri M. S. Adasul, General Secretary SNEA CHQ,

·     Shri. R. C. Pandey, General Secretary BTEU CHQ,

· Shri. Pavitra Singh, Asst General Secretary SNEA CHQ,

·       Shri Ajay Trivedi, Circle Secretary, SNPWA UPE,

·       Shri. Dinesh Gautam, Circle Secretary, SEWA UPE,

·       Shri Tilak Raj, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU UPE,

·       Shri. Atul Singh, Circle Secretary, NFTE UPE,

This successful event was organized by Circle Secretary Shri Sushil Tripathi along with his circle team and Lucknow BA team.

The proceedings of CEC Meeting started with flag hosting at 0930 hrs, then CS Report and Report by Circle Treasurer, which were approved and accepted by house with loud claps.

The open session began with the lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana. The conference hall was packed, with more than 250 BSNL Executives attentively listening to the special and address by the dignitaries.

The open session commenced with the address of Shri Arun Kumar Garg, Chief General Manager, BSNL UP (East), wherein he elaborated on the achievements of BSNL UP (East), highlighting the installation of 4G towers at saturation sites, border areas (BOP/BIP), and regions affected by left-wing extremism. He also shared that BSNL has been profitable for the past two years with positive EBITDA. Additionally, consumers in BSNL UP (East) Circle are the highest data users across seven northern states. He announced the relaunch of SIM cards at 1 in April.

Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya ji, in his address, recalled his long-standing association with BSNL since his time as a member of the Telecom Advisory Committee. He praised BSNL for establishing more than one lakh towers nationwide and stated that under the direct guidance of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, BSNL has become a profitable and strategic public sector enterprise, delivering services to remote areas of the country.

Subsequently, Hon’ble Shri Braj Lal ji, Honourable MP shared his experiences from student life to the present. He emphasized that BSNL services have been extremely useful in surveillance during crime control. He appreciated BSNL’s 10% positive growth and assured that he would raise BSNL employees’ issues in the Parliamentary Committee. He also mentioned the government’s commitment to BSNL and the regular reviews conducted by the Telecom Minister, along with reforms such as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Penal Code reforms).

Shri. M. S. Adasul, General Secretary SNEA CHQ in his address stressed the need for implementing the 3rd Pay Revision Commission , SAB and Standard Pay Scale for BSNL employees before the Deputy Chief Minister and the Member of Parliament. He highlighted contribution by BSNL workforce and need of its recognition by Government for grating due Financial benefits of BSNL Executives including Pay Revision and upgraded standard Pay Scales.

Other speakers included Shri. R. C. Pandey, GS BTEU, Shri Ajay Trivedi, CS SNPWA, Shri Pavitra Singh, AGS SNEA, Shri. Dinesh Gautam, CS SEWA, Shri Tilak Raj, CS BSNLEU, Shri. Atul Singh CS NFTE also shared their views and updated house about different issues related to growth and development and HR issues of the executives and stressed for need of strong unity for resolution of pending HR issues.

After the lunch break, the delegate session was held wherein Shri. M. S. Adasul, General Secretary SNEA CHQ updated house about current progress and status on different HR issues of BSNL Executives and Company issues being pursued by SNEA with BSNLCO/DOT/Govt. He satisfactorily replied all queries and doubts by the delegates present in the house.

In continued delegate session all District Secretaries from all Districts of UP East Circle presented reports from their respective areas. With submission of District Secretaries and elaborate discussions in the meeting, the House passed the following key resolutions:

1. Arrangement of panel hospitals for BSNL employees in every district

2. Immediate implementation of the 3rd PRC and standardized pay scales

3. Laying of OFC planning and approval to UPE and NTX-N for survival.

4.    Improvement in mobile service quality and increasing of BTSs.

5. Increasing FTTH bandwidth from 500 Gbps to 1000 Gbps

This meeting is bound prove to be a significant step towards growth of BSNL, employee welfare and strengthening of the Telecom services.

The fully day deliberations of CEC Meeting concluded at 2000 Hrs with National Anthem and slogans of unity and dinner thereafter.

PHOTOS <<<>>

14-04-2026


Happy  Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti !

On the 135th Birth Anniversary, SNEA remembers and salutes the great leader Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who gave voice to the speechless and empowered the marginalized.

Educate, Agitate, Organize! Let's uphold the values of equality, liberty, and fraternity. May the teachings of Dr Babasaheb fill our hearts with strength, knowledge, and determination.

Let us pledge to follow the path of equality and education shown by the architect of our Constitution.

On this special day, let us honour the vision and strive by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for the society built on justice and equality. 

14-04-2026

14-04-2026

DGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for  through examination of Pay fixation of erstwhile TTAs recruited as DR JTO though 2007 Examination and refix their pay uniformly and scrupulously in accordance with the pay fixation rules and instructions issued by Estt Cell BSNL CO.   Copy<<<>>

To avoid further discordances, it is directed to complete this exercise  centrally from Circle Office and in time bound manner latest by 25/04/2026.

Hopefully, as projected in this letter the erstwhile TTAs and DR JTOs 2007 who were not getting due benefits through uniform pay fixation will get the due benefits and no one is adversely affected by it.

If anybody, is facing issues due to this order, he/she may contact DS/CS concerned or Shri Niranjan Sahu, AGS SNEA CHQ by sharing details by e-mail: niranjan.snea@gmail.com or Mob: 9439519116. 

14-04-2026

With special OM dated 09/04/2026, DoT constituted a high level Committee to recommend measures for Human Resource (HR) Management of BSNL.  Copy<<<>>

It is unfortunate that though the subject of letter is HR management of BSNL nothing is specifically mentioned about HR management of BSNL and its executives but the main intention of this letter seems to be continuation of deputation of ITS officers from DoT in BSNL against directions of PMO.

The terms of reference of this committee are:

a.    Governance of Institutional strengthening of BSNL.

b.   Performance Management and accountability.

c.    Framework for HR sourcing and frame work.

d. Management of ITS officers with focus on deployment of ITS officers in BSNL.

This fourth point (d) above, is against the decision taken in the meeting held on 07/01/2026 headed by Honourable Prime Minister of India and conveyed by NITI Ayog vide letter dated 29/01/2026.   Copy<<<>>

Honourable PMO office vide point 10 has directed to take steps repatriate all persons on deputation from other departments with BSNL in time bound manner i.e by 31/10/2026 and responsibility is given to DoT.

But this committee constituted by DoT is directed to submit recommendation of ITS officers on deputation from DoT to BSNL and to recommend to measure and reward the performance of ITS officers on deputation in BSNL.

It means either decision taken in meeting headed by Honourable PMO has no meaning or some officers dares to give open challenge to decision taken by PMO for stopping deputation of officers from DoT to BSNL.  

SNEA will be taking up matter suitably either for correctness of directions issued by PMO office or to correct the terms of reference of this high level Committee constituted by DoT for HR Management of BSNL for clarity on the subject and to have proper HR management of own Officers of BSNL.

13-04-2026

AGM Estt BSNL CO endorsed the DoPT order declaring Tuesday, 14/04/2026 as holiday on account of Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in all offices of BSNL.  Copy<<<>>

13-04-2026

As per order issued by DGM Pers BSNL CO, the works of Land Monetization which were earlier with Director HR BSNL Board will be henceforth looked after by Director Finance BSNL Board and accordingly for these land Monetization related works Shri Parmeshwari Dayal, CGM BW BSNL CO will report to Director Finance.  Copy<<<>>

Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR was overloaded with multiple charges other than Director HR BSNL viz. Director HR MTNL, ITPC and related activities and these works of Land Monetization for which every Monday dash board meeting is arranged in DoT under keen monitoring of Respected MOC and due to these multiple charges his original role and responsibility of HR issues of BSNL Executives was last priority for him. 

With this order, the workload of Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR will be reduced to some extent and he will be able to keep some focused approach on HR issues of BSNL Executives, which was missing for last many months. Let us hope for resolution of certain HR issues in this changed scenario.  

13-04-2026

After about one month of the LIC issuing User Manual for SPS (Superannuation Pension Scheme) for BSNL recruited Executives and Employees, now BSNL has endorsed the same with formal letter and official nomination of Nodal Officer from BSNL for these activities.  Copy<<<>>   USER MANUAL <<<>>

SNEA has updated this detailed news on 19/03/2026 {Copy<<<>>along with this user manual, some important information about issues with viewing and confirmation of receipt of payments/contribution w.r.t. individual members and also given details of nodal officer from BSNL and now all these details are published through a formal letter with some additional information viz. Policy number, mobile number/e-mail id  of one member cannot be used by other member and  information of LIC Nodal Officer etc.

SNEA appeals all individual to check their details and contact these nodal officers for issues if any and ascertain the correctness of amount deposited by BSNL with LIC against name of each individual.

13-04-2026

DGM SCT BSNL CO issued orders assigning additional charge of Liaison Officer (LO) OBC to Shri Rahul Yadav with immediate effect and till further orders.  Copy<<<>>

The executives and employees under OBC category may represent pending grievances if any to this new LO (OBC) by e-mail on rahul.yadav80@nic.in or Mob: 8376053573.

13-04-2026

DGM SR BSNL CO conveyed approval for amendment in composition of existing Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of BSNL CO constituted under clause 4(1) of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013.  Copy<<<>>

13-04-2026

DGM Rstg BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads endorsing guidelines and user Manual about launch of new IPMS (Individual Performance Management Scorecard) for BSNL Executives for Year 2026-27.   Copy<<<>> 

It is projected in this letter that this new IPMS is launched with revised framework in ESS portal which introduces measurable and outcome oriented Key Performance indicators aligned across CM, CFA , EB and supporting functions and User Manual is enclosed for its smooth implementation.

It is also reported that the achievement of KPI Performance from Q1 2026-27 onwards would be system driven, ensuring transparency, accuracy and objectivity and it will be integral part of IPMS.  

SNEA appeals all the CS/DS and activist to go through this letter and user manual on new IPMS for BSNL Executives which will be effective from 01/04/2026 and CS concerned may send consolidated feedback, issues in its implementation etc to CHQ by email latest by 20/04/2026. 

13-04-2026

On superannuation retirement of Shri Rajeev Soni, CGM EW on 31/03/2026, the charge of CGM EW is assigned as additional charge to Shri Parmeshwari Dayal, CGM BW BSNL CO till further orders. Copy<<<>>

12-04-2026

Felicitation of Shri Rajeev Soni, CGM EW BSNL CO: A high level delegation of SNEA felicitated and congratulated Shri. Rajeev Soni CGM EW BSNL CO on successful completion of prolonged 37 years of services in DoT and BSNL and his superannuation retirement on 31/03/2026.

Shri. Rajeev Soni, CGM deserves highest appreciation and such a special Felicitation due to his lifelong devoted and dedicated services for DoT/ BSNL and its workforce.

BSNL family as whole and specially we SNEA recognize his great support to BSNL Executives in the most difficult time of BSNL. He was given responsibility of CGM EW BSNL CO in an extremely difficult situation of BSNL, and with change in managerial position instead of improvement, the situation downgraded day by day. But he sustained all pressure and made all out efforts for the support of Executives in the Electrical wing in particular and executives and employees of other wings in general.

We have witnessed his special support to each and every Executive in Electrical wing and it is highly appreciable that he was knowing majority of Executives in Electrical wing by name and with their problems & difficulties and this makes him different and special from all other officers at such level.

His positive, balanced and till commendable role as Chairman of the Wage Negotiation Committee will be always remembered and will be surely written in golden letters in history of BSNL as he has completed the herculean task of signing Wage Negotiation Agreement.  

We have seen his proactive working for executives of Electrical wing and his passion for Promotions of JTOs in Electrical wing and passion for Third PRC implementation.

Very shortly, the JTOs in Electrical wing will get their overdue first SDE promotion after 27 years and this is possible just because of very positive and firm steps taken by Shri Rajeev Soni as CGM EW BSNL CO.

Executives in Electrical wing have seen him as Oasis in dessert and they will surely miss their leader at top. It was really toughest time for Executives in Electrical wing but he made it bearable to many executives in Electrical wing and we really mean it.

His contribution in the field off Energy Conservation, Operation Samudra Manthan and in implementing Oorja Portal & automation of pan India energy payment system to DISCOM during his tenure was superb. BSNL has saved revenue around Rs. 1000 Crore through savings of energy cost during his tenure periods as CGM EW which is itself an outstanding & remarkable achievement.

On this great occasion of superannuation Retirement after highly successful,  long and spotless services, SNEA congratulated and felicitated him for his excellent, dedicated and devoted services in DoT as well as BSNL and for support extended to BSNL workforce.

On behalf of thousands of members of SNEA all over India in general and the Electrical wing in particular, we wish Shri Rajeev Soni, CGM EW BSNL CO,  a very Happy, Healthy, Wealthy and Prosperous long retired life. 

11-04-2026

Update on Meeting AUAB CHQ: An important meeting of the available General Secretaries of AUAB was held on 08/04/2026 to discuss the current scenario regarding the IDA payment, which has been due since January 2026. After threadbare discussions, it was decided that AUAB will organise a countrywide demonstration programme on 20/04/2026 demanding the release of the IDA arrears along with salary of April 2026.

Accordingly, a memorandum on the subject has been sent to the Secretary DoT, CMD BSNL and Secretary DPE to convey our strong resentment over the undue delay in releasing the IDA arrears. The further course of the agitational programme will be finalised in the next AUAB meeting, likely to be held on the evening of 20/04/2026.

Further, as per the decision taken in the last AUAB meeting, two separate memoranda on the issues viz. Posting of Regular CMD  BSNL and  settlement of the Chennai/Tamil Nadu issues have also been submitted to the Management/ Government of India to draw their urgent attention and further course of action on these issues will also be discussed in the next AUAB meeting.

11-04-2026

SNEA pays rich tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Ji on his Jayanti. A visionary social reformer, educationist & champion of equality, Mahatma Phule dedicated his life to social justice, upliftment of marginalized & empowerment of women. His timeless teachings continue to inspire generations.

10-04-2026

SNEA CHQ writes to Director HR for keeping assurance for consideration of pending HR issues of the executives in month of April 2026.  Copy<<<>>

10-04-2026

AUAB (All Unions and Associations of BSNL) CHQ writes to Secretary DoT requesting for immediate intervention for implementation of DPE order dated 27/02/2026 for implementation of IDA revision for Executive and Non-Executive employees working in BSNL.  Copy<<<>>  

10-04-2026

AUAB (All Unions and Associations of BSNL) CHQ writes to respected Prime Minister of India conveying thanks for continued support to BSNL and request for appointment of a Regular CMD for the desired growth of BSNL and to meet challenges in the telecom sector.  Copy<<<>>

10-04-2026

AUAB (All Unions and Associations of BSNL) CHQ writes to Additional Secretary Telecom (AST) DoT requesting for kind intervention into deliberate inaction by BSNL Management on concern raised by All Unions and Associations against illegal promotion and posting of Shri Tulasi Raman as GM HR TN Circle and prolonged i.e. 11 years stay of Shri Bhaskar PGM HR CHTD Circle.  Copy<<<>>

10-04-2026

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads conveying timeline for processing of e-APAR of Executives & Non-executives of BSNL through ESS-Portal for year 2025-26. Copy<<<>> 

Important dates for executives are

The date for submission of self-appraisal is 15/05/2026.

The e-APAR reporting will be open on 21/05/2026 and last date for reporting will be 30/06/2026.

The e-APR reviewing will be open on 21/05/2026 and last date for reporting will be 30/07/2026.

The entire process of e-APR in case of mid term transfers within BSNL, retirement is to be completed within one month’s period, and in case of transfers outside BSNL within three months   regardless of above timelines. 

The timeline for Non-Executives are different depending on their pay structure.

SNEA appeals all Executives to take note of these important dates and complete the activities as per given timelines and please do not wait for extension of these timelines. 

10-04-2026

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes remainder to all Circle Heads regarding verification of employee data and submission of required documents for payment of insurance benefits under the BSNL Gratuity and Leave Encashment Schemes. Copy<<<>> 

Earlier vide letter dated 13/03/2026, BSNL CO has requested Circles to verify the details of deceased employees viz. beneficiary, bank details of such deceased employees for FY 2020-21 to 2025-26.

This data is required for early settlement of Insurance claims, but till today, no Circle has sent the required information.  

The consolidated list of employees was also provided to Circles for due verification for further updation of bank details of the beneficiaries (legal heir/nominee) in IT0009 by the Payroll DDOs.

Circles were also requested to forward the scanned copies of attested Death Certificates of the concerned employees to CA Section in one consolidated lot for submission to LIC for settlement of claims.

It is requested to expedite the verification process and submit the required details/documents at the earliest, so that the insurance claims may be processed without any further delay.

All CSs are required to take up matter with their Circles and see that required information is sent at the earliest.

10-04-2026

Add. GM Building and Works BSNL CO issued Post based reservation roster registers as on dated 31.12.2025 under SCF and LICE quota for  SDEs in Civil wing. Copy<<<>>  SCF<<<>>  LICE<<<>>  

10-04-2026

Add. GM Building and Works BSNL CO issued Post based reservation roster registers as on dated 31.12.2025 under SCF and LICE quota for  EEs in Civil wing.Copy<<<>>  SCF<<<>>  LICE<<<>>  

08-04-2026

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for verification and correction of Career History of executives in SAP/ ESS Portal.  Copy<<<>> 

Letter appeals all executives carefully go through their career history details available in the ESS (Employee Self Service) Portal under Personal Information Head.

In case any discrepancy or omission is noticed, the concerned executive should immediately bring it to the notice of the respective HR/Administrative section of their circle/ unit along with supporting documents for necessary correction through e-office or email etc.

Further, all circles/units Heads were requested to ensure that the HR/Administration sections promptly examine the representations received from employees and take necessary corrective action in the SAP/ESS records after due verification of supporting/service documents.

This exercise is to be completed with a priority to maintain accurate service records of all employees and is to be completed positively by 14/04/2026.

This updated ESS/ERP data will be extracted and used for consideration of pending OTP Requests from Tenure as well as Non-Tenure stations which are expected to be considered in this month itself and hence one has to be active and alert in check correctness of his /her entries in ERP and get it corrected from BA/Circle administration latest by 14/04/2026.

As per past year experience, once order is issued or missed the chances of its modification of fresh orders are less and if in case it is modified/issued with keen persuasion, it takes months together and all requests are not given consideration.

Hence all Executives are requested to take note of this letter and see that all the entries in ERP/ESS are updated for its correctness so that you are not facing any hardship as faced by some executives in last year transfers. 

08-04-2026

DGM SR BSNL CO issued reminder to Circle Heads for data on accommodation allotted to Unions and Associations of BSNL and last date for submission of the requisite information is 10/04/2026. Copy<<<>>  

08-04-2026

DGM Rstg BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Circle-by-circle strategic priorities for 90-day action Plan.  Copy<<<>>  

08-04-2026

DGM Rstg BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Formation and operationalisation of BSNL Integrated Network Command Centre (BINCC) and corresponding field structures at Circle and BA levels.  Copy<<<>> 

This one more initiative by CMD BSNL with new concept to strengthen real-time monitoring of network performance, improve service quality, enhance customer responsiveness, and establish an integrated operational accountability framework across all technology domains and service segments of BSNL CO has approved the formation and operationalization of the BSNL Integrated Network Command Centre (BINCC) (8 Cells) at BSNL Corporate Office, along with corresponding structures at Circle and BA levels.

The BSNL Integrated Network Command Centre (BINCC) is totally new and specially developed idea envisioned to act as a unified national platform for integrated monitoring, analysis, reporting and escalation of network and service performance across BSNL.

As per feedback from some of units, it is reported that till issues faced by the filed executives are not resolved to root cause, such ideas will not give desired results.

SNEA appeals all the CS/DS and activist to go through this letter for new concept by CMD BSNL for real time monitoring of network performance and its improvement and CS concerned may send consolidated feedback to CHQ by email latest by 15/04/2026.

03-04-2026

On Good Friday, we remember the supreme sacrifice that Jesus Christ made. May his message of compassion, forgiveness, and peace continue to guide us. Let kindness and togetherness always prevail.