Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Bihar Elections: EC Increases Pay for Polling Staff
The people who help run elections in Bihar are getting a pay raise!
The Election Commission decided to give more money to the folks who work at the polling stations, count the votes, and provide security.
This includes everyone from the top people in charge to the people who help with food.
For example, the people in charge will now get up to Rs 2,000 lump sum and the food allowance will be Rs 500 per day.
This change aims to support the staff during the Bihar elections.
The Election Commission of India (EC) increased remuneration and allowances for election staff in Bihar.
Presiding Officers and Counting Supervisors will now receive Rs 500 per day or a Rs 2,000 lump sum.
Polling Officers’ pay has risen to Rs 400 per day (or Rs 1,600 lump sum).
The daily food and refreshment allowance increased from Rs 150 to Rs 500 per day.
Deputy District Election Officers (Dy. DEOs) will now receive not less than one month’s basic pay.
- Who
- Election Commission of India (EC), polling and counting staff, security forces, and other officials.
- What
- The Election Commission increased remuneration and allowances for election staff.
- When
- Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- Due to heightened political tensions and the upcoming elections, the EC increased the pay.
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Financial Compensation
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Announced a significant increase in remuneration and allowances for polling staff
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- Presiding Officers/Counting Supervisors
- Rs 500 per day or Rs 2,000 lump sum
- Polling Officers
- Rs 400 per day or Rs 1,600 lump sum
- Food Allowance
- Rs 500 per day
- Dy. DEOs
- Not less than one month’s basic pay
- Gazetted CAPF Officers
- Rs 4,000 for up to 15 days