The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the payment of a Performance Allowance to approximately 11.4 lakh railway employees. The amount totals Rs.2009.61 crore.
On October 14, 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the payment of a Performance Allowance (PLB) of 78 days for Rs.2009.61 crore to 11,40,770 railway employees. This move is in recognition of the outstanding performance exhibited by the Railway staff.
The payment of PLB to eligible railway employees is an annual event, usually made before the Durga Puja/Dusshera holidays. This year too, the PLB amount equivalent to 78 days' wages is being disbursed to about 11.4 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees.
The Union Cabinet's decision aims to motivate railway employees for working towards improvement in the performance of the Railways. The maximum amount payable per eligible railway employee is Rs.17,951/- for 78 days. Various categories of Railway staff, including Track maintainers, Loco Pilots, Train Managers (Guards), Station Masters, Supervisors, Technicians, Technician Helpers, Pointsman, Ministerial staff and other Group 'C staff will receive this amount.
In the previous fiscal year 2025-26, the performance of Railways was commendable. Railways loaded a record cargo of 1670 Million Tonnes and carried nearly 7.41 Billion Passengers.
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