In continuation to earlier information about payment of increased IDA w.e.f. 01/01/2026, it is to inform that though we tried our level best to get issues created due para 5 of DoPT OM dated 27/02/2026 and release increase IDA in salary payment of March 2026, due to delay in receiving clarification from DoT and as Salary of March 2026 is to be paid by 30/03/2026, the increased IDA is not added in this salary of March 2026.
But, with all development and persuasion till now, it is sure that the IDA increased w.e.f. 01/01/2026, will be paid in the Salary of April 2026 with arrears of three months Jan to March 2026 and expected increased in IDA w.e.f. 01/04/2026 for which fresh and routine OM is expected to be issued by DPE in early month of April 2026.
SNEA conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to all the concerned officers from BSNL, DoT and DPE who have supported to our persuasion for releasing increased IDA in Salary payment of March 2026 as with such active support by all, the uncertainty and confusion on payment of increased IDA is cleared and it will be regular matter to be decided and paid quarterly by BSNL as was done in the past.
