We are announcing an important update regarding the minimum wages for employees in 74 scheduled employments in Uttar Pradesh, effective from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This revision is based on the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) Calculation
This updated minimum wage includes a new component called the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). The VDA has been calculated based on the All India Consumer Price Index (Base Year 2001=100). The calculation uses the average index points from January 2025 to June 2025 (414 points), which is above the average of 216 points from July 2012 to December 2012. This increase in the VDA amount directly reflects the rise in the Consumer Price Index.
Revised Minimum Wage Rates (October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026)
Below are the total monthly and daily minimum wage rates (which include the basic wage and the new VDA) for different categories of workers, effective from October 1, 2025.
| Category | Monthly Basic Wage (Rs.) | New VDA (Rs.) | Total Monthly Wage (Rs.) | |
| Unskilled | 5750 | 5271 | 11021 | 423.88 |
| Semi-skilled | 6325 | 5798 | 12123 | 466.26 |
| Skilled | 7085 | 6495 | 13580 | 522.30 |
Please note the daily wage rate is calculated as 1/ of the monthly wage. The rate per hour must not be less than 1/6 of the daily rate.
Scope of Coverage
These revised minimum wages are applicable to employees in 74 scheduled employments. This list covers a broad range of sectors, including, but not limited to
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Private Hospitals (Nursing Homes) and Private Clinics
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Shops and Commercial Establishments
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Automobile Repair Workshops
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Construction and Maintenance of Roads and Embankments
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Private Coaching Classes and Private Schools
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Security Personnel in Private Security Agencies
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Computer Hardware and IT Services
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Corporate Offices and Call Centers/IT Industries
For a full list of the 74 scheduled employments, please refer to the attached official document. This notification has been issued by the Labour Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, on September 29, 2025.
