Coal India Announces ₹1,10,250 PLR Bonus; 312 Days of Attendance Required for Full Payout – Indian PSU
Coal India Limited (CIL) has issued guidelines for the payment of the Performance Linked Reward (PLR) bonus for the financial year 2025–26, setting 312 days of attendance as the benchmark for receiving the full bonus of ₹1,10,250.
The bonus amount was finalised following discussions between Coal India management and representatives of the recognised trade unions at the Apex Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting held on October 3, 2026. The decision will benefit eligible employees of Coal India and its subsidiary companies.
Attendance Between April 2025 and March 2026 to Determine Payout
According to the reported guidelines, employees’ attendance during the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, will form the basis for calculating their bonus entitlement.
Employees who have completed 312 days or more of duty during the financial year will be eligible for the full PLR amount of ₹1,10,250. Those with fewer than 312 days of attendance will receive a proportionately reduced amount, calculated according to the applicable rules.
The attendance records maintained by the various subsidiaries and operational areas will therefore play a crucial role in determining individual payouts.
Dismissed Employees Excluded from Bonus
The guidelines also specify exclusions from PLR payment. Employees who have been dismissed from service will not be eligible for the bonus, including those dismissed in connection with vigilance or other cases.
In cases involving employees facing departmental inquiries or other proceedings over serious allegations, eligibility will depend on the circumstances of the case and the applicable rules, with the management reviewing the status before taking a decision.
Subsidiaries Begin Verification of Attendance Records
Coal India’s subsidiaries, including Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), have begun preparations for the payment process.
The subsidiaries are compiling and verifying attendance records across their respective areas to identify eligible employees and determine the amounts payable.
The PLR payout is expected to provide significant financial relief to coal-sector employees ahead of the festive season. The final amount payable to each employee will depend on the applicable eligibility conditions and verified attendance records.
