MSRTC grants ₹10,000 ex-gratia to 83,000 officers, raises DA

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has approved a comprehensive financial relief package for its 83,000 officers, according to a decision taken at a meeting of senior MSRTC officials on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Under the new scheme, each eligible officer will receive an ex-gratia grant of ₹10,000. Additionally, the corporation will disburse an advance payment of ₹12,500 to qualifying employees as part of the relief measure.

The MSRTC also approved an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) from the existing 58 per cent to 60 per cent. The two-percentage-point hike is expected to benefit the entire workforce covered under the DA structure.

The financial package represents a significant relief for MSRTC officers amid ongoing discussions regarding employee welfare and compensation structure in the state transport undertaking. Officials stated that the disbursement would commence following completion of necessary administrative formalities.

The MSRTC, which operates one of Asia's largest bus transport networks, has over 80,000 employees across Maharashtra and manages extensive inter-state and intra-state passenger services.