Which central govt employees are eligible for ₹6,908 ad-hoc bonus?

Centre approved a 30-day non-productivity-linked ad-hoc bonus for its employees for 2025-26. The maximum bonus under the standard calculation is ₹6,908, subject to eligibility. Employees must have completed at least six months of continuous service and been in service on March 31, 2026. Those on deputation to state governments, Union Territories or public sector undertakings are excluded.