01 - Jan - 2026

Expected IDA (2007) rate w.e.f. 1st January 2026.

As per Consumer Price Index numbers released by Labour Bureau on 31-12-2025, IDA Rate on 2007-Pay-Scale & Pension is likely to increse by 3.5% w.e.f. 1st January 2026 i.e. 233.2% (existing) + 3.5% (increase) = 236.7% (from January'26). Will come into effect for BSNL Pensioners only after DPE issues necessary orders.

With inputs from Com. Mihir Dasgupta, former AGS, BSNLEU.