Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank Employees Face Leave Restriction Amid Half-Yearly Closing

Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank Employees Union has raised concerns after the Regional Office of Deoria, issued an important notice restricting leave for employees till 30th September 2025. The directive is aimed at ensuring full attendance and maintaining operational continuity during the half-yearly closing period.

Strict Leave Ban Raises Concerns
The directive, shared on a WhatsApp group, makes it clear that no branch shall permit staff leave till 30th September 2025. While the bank has emphasised the need for achieving targets, employees are concerned about the added work stress and lack of flexibility in managing personal commitments.

Image: Official leave restriction notice issued by Regional Office Deoria

Emergency Leave Provision
The circular mentioned that in case of genuine emergencies, employees must obtain prior permission from the Regional Office before availing leave.

The leave restriction by UPGB underscores the institution’s emphasis on performance and continuity during half-yearly closing. At the same time, it has drawn attention to the rising pressure faced by employees, raising questions about balancing business goals with staff well-being.

Concerns Raised
An employee told Kanal that “The Deputy Regional Manager had issued a directive restricting staff from taking leave without prior permission from the Regional Office.”

He further added,“This is an example of unnecessary pressure placed on staff to meet the bank’s targets.”

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