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.

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 <<<>>

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.
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.
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.
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<<<>>
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.
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.
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.
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<<<>>
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.
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<<<>>

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.

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.

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.
SNEA CHQ writes
to Director HR for keeping assurance for consideration of pending HR issues of the
executives in month of April 2026. Copy<<<>>
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<<<>>
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<<<>>
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<<<>>
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.
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.
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<<<>>
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<<<>>
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.
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<<<>>
DGM Rstg
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Circle-by-circle strategic
priorities for 90-day action Plan. Copy<<<>>
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.
