Minimum Wages in Bihar has been revised by the Governor of Bihar after consultation with Bihar Minimum Wages Advisory Board for 69 Schedule employment.
The Latest Minimum Wages payable with effect from 01st September, 2022 and applicable to whole Bihar state.
The Minimum Wages in Bihar has been increased by 15% on existing Minimum Wages of the state as per the suggestion received from Bihar Minimum Wages Advisory Board.
The Latest effective Minimum Wages has been provided in the below Table: (All values in Rupees)
| Sl No | Category of Workmen | Minimum Wages Rate as on 01/12/2016 | VDA Payable as on 01/04/2022 | Minimum Wages Rate as on 01/04/2022 | 15% on Existing M. W Rate | Minimum Wages Payable w.e.f 01/09/2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unskilled | 237.00 | 81.00 | 318.00 | 48.00 | 366.00 Per Day |
| 2 | Semi Skilled | 247.00 | 83.00 | 330.00 | 50.00 | 380.00 Per Day |
| 3 | Skilled | 301.00 | 102.00 | 403.00 | 60.00 | 463.00 Per Day |
| 4 | Highly Skilled | 367.00 | 125.00 | 492.00 | 74.00 | 566.00 Per Day |
| 5 | Supervisory/Clerical | 6799.00 | 2312.00 | 9111.00 | 1367.00 | 10478.00 Per Month |
The List of 69 Schedule employment Categories provided below for reference:
- C- Operative Sector.
- Aluminum Industry.
- Khandsari Industry.
- Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Soap Making Industry.
- Cement Pre-stressed Product Industry.
- Asbestos Cement Industry.
- Glass Sheet Industry.
- Gun Factories.
- Religious and Social Institution.
- Paper Industry.
- Laundry & Washing.
- Hosieries Manufactory Corrugated Board, Straw.
- Manufacturing of Sindur and Rang (Color)
- Manufacturing of Leather Items.
- Wood work & Farniture.
- Ice Cream and Cold Drinks.
- Petrol and Diesel Pump.
- Fisheries.
- Khadi & Village Industry.
- Private Ferries & LTC.
- Dafti Card Board, Mil Board, Paper Board, Gatta Paper board etc Manufacturing.
- Book Binding Industry.
- Electronics Industry.
- Plywood Industry.
- Foundry Industries.
- Biscuit Industry.
- Tailoring Industry.
- Handloom Industry.
- Private Hospitals, Nursing Home and Cllinic.
- Plastic Industry.
- Diaries and Poultry Farm.
- Oil Mills.
- Printing Press.
- Cold Storage.
- Public Motor Transport.
- Shops Selling Cooked Foods and stuff.
- Hotel and Resturants.
- Private Security.
- Cinema Industry.
- Hard Coke Industry.
- Courier Service and many more in the list.
You may refer to the official notification for more details by click here.
Minimum Wages in Bihar effective from 01.10.2022
Again in 30th September, 2022 Government of Bihar published another notification and increase the Minimum wages for Schedule employment in the state with effect from 01.10.2022 just after a month.
Revised Minimum wages over and above the previous notification mentioned in the below table:
| Sl | Category of Wotker | Minimum Wages w.e.f 01.09.2022 | Increased Minimum wages w.e.f 01.102.2022 | Minimum Wages w.e.f 01.10.2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unskilled | 366.00 | 7.00 | 373.00 per Day |
| 2 | Semi SKilled | 380.00 | 8.00 | 388.00 per Day |
| 3 | Skilled | 463.00 | 9.00 | 472.00 per Day |
| 4 | Highly SKilled | 566.00 | 11.00 | 577.00 per Day |
| 5 | Supervisory/Clerical | 10478.00 | 210.00 | 10688.00 per Month |
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