The much-anticipated announcement of 42 bonus leaves has finally come as reality to central government employees; this piece of good news is sure to bring the brightest sunshine into the lives of millions of beneficiaries. This would be a morale booster, in fact, a morale boaster, in assisting work-life balance of government departments.
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions had confirmed that leave under this policy will be counted from July 1, 2025. It states that qualifying employees would be entitled to an additional 42 days leave every calendar year apart from the normal casual, earned, and medical leaves.
Why This Bonus Leave?
Since the government wants to reward those who have recovered from the pandemic, many of them worked really hard on overtime to restore normalcy in critical ministries without focusing on the other services that the government called as”non-critical.” This is simply seen as recognition in terms of bonus leave, which is the government’s way of appreciating the actual work.”
It is flexible leave, according to the officials. In fact combined with other leave types to plan for extended vacations, family commitments, or personal things without a worry of having less leave.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility criteria will include all full-time central government employees.
- Employees should have served a minimum period of continuous 1 year as on July 2025.
- Contractual and temporary employees will not be covered under this scheme.
Key Features
- The bonus leaves will not lapse at the end of the year and can be carried forward to a maximum of two years.
- At the time of retirement, employees will also have the option to encash a part of the bonus leaves.
- The ministries will later notify the guidelines on application procedure and combination of bonus leaves with other types of leaves.
Implications For Employees
The announcement has received much fanfare across government offices. For many people, it can easily be rated among the top necessities in improving work-life balance and mental well-being. It is a decision that is, in fact, even endorsed by trade unions appreciation for government recognition of the hard work and commitment of employees.
Conclusion
Indeed it is a landmark decision in the year 2025 about granting 42 more bonus leaves for central government employees. It shows the government’s concern about employee welfare and recognizes the contribution made by government employees in national building, along with possible detailed circulars and FAQs that might also come on board soon.
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