Advance on 25 September Due to Bank StrikeSeptember Due to Bank Strike
Central Government Salary, Wages and Pension for September 2026 to Be Disbursed in Advance on 25 September
The Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, through an Office Memorandum dated 23 September 2026, has announced that the salary, wages and pension for the month of September 2026 may be disbursed in advance to Central Government employees and pensioners.
Download Advance on 25 September Due to Bank Strike
The decision has been taken in view of the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026, which is likely to disrupt banking transactions.
Salary to be Disbursed on 25 September
As per the Office Memorandum, the salary and wages for September 2026 may be drawn and disbursed by Central Government offices, including Defence, Posts and Telecommunications, on Friday, 25 September 2026.
The wages of industrial employees of the Central Government may also be disbursed in advance on the same date.
Pension Payment Also in Advance
The September 2026 pension of all Central Government pensioners may also be disbursed by the concerned Banks/Pay and Accounts Offices (PAOs) on 25 September 2026.
Advance Payment Will Be Adjusted
The salary, wages and pension paid in advance will be treated as advance payments. They will be subject to adjustment after the full month's salary, wages or pension entitlement is determined.
Any necessary adjustment will be made without exception from the salary/wages for October 2026.
Other Banking Transactions May Also Be Processed Early
The proposed bank strike coincides with the closing days of the current quarter. Therefore, the Office Memorandum also advises that payments and other banking transactions scheduled towards the end of September 2026 may be processed in advance, wherever feasible, to avoid delays and disruption.
Instructions to Ministries and Banks
All concerned Ministries and Departments have been requested to bring these instructions to the notice of their offices for immediate necessary action.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also been requested to communicate these instructions to all paying branches of banks for necessary action.
The Office Memorandum has been issued with the approval of the Controller General of Accounts of India.
Key Dates:
- 23 September 2026: Office Memorandum issued
- 25 September 2026 (Friday): Advance salary/wages/pension may be disbursed
- 28–30 September 2026: Proposed three-day nationwide bank strike
- October 2026: Necessary adjustment, if any, to be made from salary/wages
Source: Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Office Memorandum dated 23 September 2026.