September Salary and Pension to Be Paid on 25 September Ahead of Bank Strike
September 2026 Salary, Wages and Pension to Be Disbursed in Advance Amid Proposed Bank Strike
The Department of Posts has issued an Office Memorandum regarding the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026. The communication, dated 24 September 2026, has been issued by the Postal Accounts Wing, Department of Posts, New Delhi, to all Heads of Circles and Heads of Postal Accounts Offices.
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The memorandum refers to instructions received from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) concerning advance disbursement of salary, wages and pension for September 2026.
Salary, Wages and Pension to Be Paid on 25 September
As per the instructions communicated by the Department of Posts, salary, wages and pension for September 2026 may be drawn and disbursed on 25 September 2026.
The amount disbursed in advance will be treated as an advance payment. Any adjustment arising after determination of the full month's entitlement will be made from the October 2026 salary, wages or pension.
Banking Transactions May Also Be Processed in Advance
The memorandum further states that payments and other banking transactions falling due towards the end of September 2026 may also be processed in advance, wherever feasible, to avoid disruption during the proposed bank strike period.
This provision is intended to facilitate the timely processing of essential financial transactions during the three-day strike period.
Instructions to DDOs
The Department has requested that the enclosed instructions be circulated to all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) under the respective jurisdiction. Necessary action is to be taken accordingly to ensure timely disbursement and processing of payments.
The communication has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority and is signed by Shivani Sharma, Director (Accounts), Postal Accounts Wing.
Key Points at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Proposed bank strike | 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 |
| September salary/wages/pension | May be drawn and disbursed in advance |
| Proposed disbursement date | 25.09.2026 |
| Nature of advance | Treated as advance payment |
| Adjustment of entitlement | From October 2026 salary/wages/pension |
| Other banking transactions | May be processed in advance wherever feasible |
| Issuing authority | Postal Accounts Wing, Department of Posts |
| Date of memorandum | 24.09.2026 |
The measure is aimed at ensuring that employees and pensioners receive their September 2026 salary, wages and pension without disruption during the proposed nationwide bank strike, while also enabling essential end-of-month banking transactions to be completed in advance.