Latest Minimum Wages for Shops and Establishments in Jharkhand

  • Notification No.: 2/MW-2071/2010 Part -3 - 1603
  • Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Minimum Wage Notification Jharkhand October 1, 2026

As per the official notification released by the Labour Department of Jharkhand, the revised minimum wages for workers in Shops and Establishments are applicable from October 1, 2026. These rates apply to various categories of workers based on skill levels and industry classification.

Class of Employment Area Basic Per Month (₹) VDA Per Month (₹) Total Per Day (₹) Total Per Month (₹)
Unskilled A 12168 1418 522.54 13586
Semi-skilled A 12766 1487 548.19 14253
Skilled/Clerical A 16822 1960 722.38 18782
Highly Skilled A 19396 2260 832.92 21656
Unskilled B 11596 1351 497.96 12947
Semi-skilled B 12168 1418 522.54 13586
Skilled/Clerical B 16042 1869 688.88 17911
Highly Skilled B 18512 2157 794.96 20669
Unskilled C 11050 1287 474.5 12337
Semi-skilled C 11596 1351 497.96 12947
Skilled/Clerical C 15288 1781 656.5 17069
Highly Skilled C 17628 2054 757 19682

Areas: A covers the Ranchi, Chas, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Hazaribagh, Mango and Adityapur municipal corporations, the Jamshedpur notified area and the Jugsalai municipal council. B covers all other municipal and notified areas. C covers the rest of the state.

📄 Download Official Notification (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When will the new minimum wages be applicable?

A. The new rates come into effect from October 1, 2026.

Q. Who is covered under the Shops & Establishments category?

A. Employees working in commercial establishments such as retail outlets, offices, restaurants, hotels, etc.

Q. Where can I find the official notification?

A. You can download the official PDF using the link provided above or visit the official state Labour Department website.

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