DA Payable to Bank Sub-Staff for February–April 2026
The Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to bank employees for the quarter **February to April 2026** has been arrived at based on the movement in the **All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), General**. For the reference months October 2025, November 2025, and December 2025, the CPI-IW (General) indices stood at 147.70, 148.20, and…
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Why RBI Mandates Compulsory Leave for Staff in Sensitive Banking Positions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on July 8, 2021, issued updated instructions directing banks to implement a robust ‘Mandatory Leave’ policy for employees posted in sensitive positions or critical areas of operation. These revised guidelines replace (and repeal) the earlier RBI circular DBR.No.BP.BC.88/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 23, 2015, reflecting the regulator’s renewed focus on operational…
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Special & Extraordinary Leave in Banks: Quick Guide for Staff (FAQs)
Banks provide for certain categories of special and extraordinary leave to employees, in addition to regular leave entitlements, to support social welfare initiatives, sporting activities, and personal exigencies. The key provisions are outlined below. This FAQ explains the special and extraordinary leave facilities available to bank employees, beyond regular leave entitlements. — 1. Who can…
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DA Rates for Bank Staff: Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 Quarter
The Labour Bureau has released the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for July, August, and September 2025 as 146.50, 147.10, and 146.90 respectively. The average CPI-IW for the quarter works out to 146.83. Based on this average index, the Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to bank employees and officers for the quarter of November…
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The Labour Bureau has released the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for July, August, and September 2025 as 146.50, 147.10, and 146.90 respectively. The average CPI-IW for the quarter works out to 146.83. Based on this average index, the Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to bank employees and officers for the quarter of November…
DA Rates for Bank Clerical Staff: Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 Quarter
The Labour Bureau has released the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for July, August, and September 2025 as 146.50, 147.10, and 146.90 respectively. The average CPI-IW for the quarter works out to 146.83. Based on this average index, the Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to bank employees and officers for the quarter of November…
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