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BSNL IDA Rate 01 January 2026

BSNL IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) rate as of January 2026: For Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) like BSNL, the IDA rate effective from 1 January 2026 (based on the All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers for Sept–Nov 2025) is estimated at 236.8 % of basic pay.  This reflects an increase of around 3.6 % compared to the previous quarter. This percentage represents the total IDA applicable to employees whose pay scales are on the 2007 revision basis (which BSNL follows). BSNL employees on the 2007 Pay Scale, the IDA rate effective from 1 January 2026 is expected to increase to around 236.7%–236.8%.  This represents a hike of approximately 3.5%–3.6%, based on the All-India Consumer Price Index (AICP-IN) data for the period September–November 2025. However, implementation will be subject to the issuance of final official orders by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).

How to book BSNL IQ (Inspection Quarters)

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BSNL IQ Online Booking Portal Finally, BSNL has launched a centralised online booking portal for its Inspection Quarters (IQs) to replace the older manual process and make bookings transparent, fast, and digital. This was inaugurated by CMD BSNL and is now being rolled out across circles. Here’s a clear step-by-step guide on how to book BSNL IQ (Inspection Quarters) covering both the new online and manually system. BSNL Inspection Quarter (IQ), use the official online https://iqbooking.bsnl.co.in portal launched by BSNL web-based booking system, developed by ITPC Pune. The IQs at the following SSAs/Units are now available on the portal for online booking S.No     SSA/Unit/city             Circle 1.          Delhi                            Cor...

How to convert BSNL 3G SIM to 4G SIM! BSNL 3G SIM to 4G SIM Activation Process

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To Upgrade BSNL 3G SIM to 4G VoLTE Here we guide about all the complete  step-by-step  activation process of BSNL 3G SIM to 4 GSIM. Also, learn how you can get your BSNL4G SIM card and what the activation process. BSNL 3G to 4G Activation Process Step1 You should buy the 4G SIM card through your nearest BSNL customer service centre or BSNL channel partner/franchisee store in your location. Now days the new SIM may generally get for free as part of BSNL’s 4G promotional campaign if any. Otherwise you can get the new SIM cost around rupees 20.   Note:-  You can make sure that you check whether BSNL 4G VoLTE services are provided in your area by BSNL.   Step2 After receive NEW BSNL 4G card you should note with 19-digit SIM number in back side of SIM exp.1234567891234567891.   Step3 Open the messaging app on your phone and type in the message in this format 4G space SIM  space  YES  send to 53734 through your existing/old B...

BSNL ISD Tariff Packs! BSNL International Roaming pack

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BSNL ISD Tariff Packs! BSNL International Roaming Plan Welcome to the BSNL world of International Roaming pack. Here is a list with along with ranging of prices. Now you can roam all over world with this BSNL recharge and you will get ISD voice calls with the same BSNL GSM BSNL GSM Mobile Number. S.NO Country name Country Codes MoU Rate(in Rs./min) Pulse duration for plans working on MCU basis(in sec) Pulse duration for ISD PCOs(in sec) 1 AFGHANISTAN 93 18 4 2.5 2 ALASKA 1907 17 3.5 2.3 3 ALBANIA 355 40 1.5 0.9 4 ALGERIA FIXED 213 20 3 1.9 5 ALGERIA MOBILE MPTA 2136 70 1.03 0.7 6 ALGERIA MOBILE MPTA 21397 ...