Status
Mandatory for All Employers
Effective Period
1 April 2026 - 30 September 2026
Notification
Zones A/B/C · VDA ₹3,082
Issued by the Labour Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Applies to every employer registered under General Scheduled Employment in Chhattisgarh. Non-compliance attracts penalty under the Code on Wages, 2019.
Minimum Wages in Chhattisgarh
2026 — Zone-Wise Rates
Official minimum wage rates for Chhattisgarh across three zones (A/B/C) and skill levels. The current cycle is effective 1 April 2026 with a uniform VDA of ₹3,082/month across all zones, revised every April and October.
Quick Answer
Chhattisgarh’s minimum wages range from about ₹10,882/month (Unskilled, Zone C) to ₹13,612/month (Highly-skilled, Zone A), including the ₹3,082 VDA. Effective 1 April 2026.
₹10,882 - ₹13,612
per month · General Scheduled Employment
VDA included
₹3,082Next revision
1 October 2026Last updated: June 2026. Figures are compiled from the latest available notifications and reputable compliance sources and are provided for guidance only. Minimum wages and VDA change frequently - verify against the official notification (Chhattisgarh Labour Department) before using for payroll.
Complete Rate Card - All 3 Zones
Chhattisgarh general scheduled employment - monthly minimum wage by skill and zone (VDA ₹3,082 included), effective 1 April 2026.
| Skill Category | Zone A | Zone B | Zone C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹11,402 | ₹11,142 | ₹10,882 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹12,052 | ₹11,792 | ₹11,532 |
| Skilled | ₹12,832 | ₹12,572 | ₹12,312 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹13,612 | ₹13,352 | ₹13,092 |
Totals include the uniform VDA of ₹3,082/month (same across all zones; only Basic differs by zone), effective Apr-Sep 2026. Daily ≈ monthly ÷ 26. Agriculture is a separate (non-zoned) schedule. Verify on cglabour.nic.in before payroll use.
Chhattisgarh Minimum Wage Zones
Chhattisgarh uses three zones; only the Basic differs by zone (the VDA is uniform).
Zone A
Highest-wage zone (major urban / industrial areas).
Zone B
Intermediate areas.
Zone C
Remaining (largely rural) areas - lowest of the three.
What Every Chhattisgarh Employer Must Do
Pay at least the notified zone-wise rate
Use the rate matching each branch’s location - not the head-office zone. Paying below the notified minimum is illegal even if the employee agrees.
Apply the latest VDA / revised rate
Update payroll the moment a new notification or VDA revision is published. Arrears apply from the effective date, not the date you noticed.
Maintain wage & attendance registers
Keep statutory registers, wage slips and muster rolls. Inspectors can demand records for the past several years.
Layer statutory costs correctly
On top of minimum wage, account for PF (12% of basic), ESI (3.25% if wage ≤ ₹21,000), bonus and gratuity provision.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Under the Code on Wages, 2019 (in force across India from 21 November 2025), paying any worker below the notified minimum wage attracts a fine up to ₹50,000 for a first offence, and imprisonment up to 3 months or a fine up to ₹1,00,000 (or both) for a repeat offence within five years. The employer must also pay the full wage arrears due. Failing to maintain the prescribed wage and attendance registers carries a further fine up to ₹10,000. The Chhattisgarh Labour Department enforces this through Inspector-cum-Facilitator inspections across Raipur's steel-allied manufacturing, retail and security establishments, so Chhattisgarh employers should keep payroll and statutory registers audit-ready year-round.
Source: Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), Sec. 54 · Chhattisgarh Labour Department
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Chhattisgarh in 2026?
For the general schedule (effective 1 April 2026), rates range from about Rs.10,882/month (Unskilled, Zone C) to Rs.13,612/month (Highly-skilled, Zone A), including the Rs.3,082 VDA.
How many zones does Chhattisgarh use?
Three - Zone A, B and C. Only the Basic wage differs by zone; the VDA (Rs.3,082/month) is the same across all zones.
How often are Chhattisgarh minimum wages revised?
The VDA is revised half-yearly, effective 1 April and 1 October, based on the All-India CPI. The next revision is due 1 October 2026.
What is the daily minimum wage in Chhattisgarh?
For example, Zone A Unskilled is about Rs.439/day (monthly divided by 26).
What is the penalty for paying below minimum wage?
Paying below the notified minimum is illegal even with consent. Under the Code on Wages, 2019 employers face fines up to Rs.50,000 (first offence) and up to Rs.1,00,000 with imprisonment for repeat offences, plus full wage arrears.
Does minimum wage include PF and ESI?
No. Minimum wage is the gross paid to the worker. PF (12% of basic), ESI (3.25% of gross if wage is up to Rs.21,000), bonus and gratuity are additional employer costs.
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