Status
Mandatory for All Employers
Effective Period
Latest half-yearly cycle (2026)
Notification
Sector-wise, VDA revised half-yearly
Issued by the Directorate of Labour, Government of Tripura. Applies to every employer registered under Shops & Commercial Establishments in Tripura. Non-compliance attracts penalty under the Code on Wages, 2019.
Minimum Wages in Tripura
2026 — Skill-Wise Rates
Official minimum wage rates for Tripura. Tripura sets sector-specific rates (no geographic zones) and revises the VDA half-yearly. Figures below are for the Shops & Commercial Establishments schedule (Basic + VDA total).
Quick Answer
Tripura’s minimum wages for Shops & Commercial Establishments run from about ₹8,010/month (Unskilled) to ₹9,828/month (Skilled), including VDA. Other sectors (hotels, security) are higher.
₹8,010 - ₹9,828
per month · Shops & Commercial Establishments
Revised
Half-yearlyNext revision
Half-yearlyLast 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 (Directorate of Labour, Tripura) before using for payroll.
Rate Card - Shops & Commercial Establishments
Tripura Shops & Commercial Establishments - monthly minimum wage by skill (Basic + VDA total).
| Skill Category | Total / Month |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹8,010 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹8,787 |
| Skilled | ₹9,828 |
Totals include VDA and are revised half-yearly, so the exact figure shifts each cycle. These are the Shops & Commercial Establishments rates; other sectors (Hotel & Restaurant, Private Security, etc.) carry higher schedules. Verify the current VDA on labour.tripura.gov.in.
How Tripura Structures Minimum Wages
Tripura sets rates by sector, not geography:
Sector-specific rates
Each scheduled employment (shops, hotels, security…) has its own schedule - no geographic zones.
Half-yearly VDA
A CPI-linked VDA is added to Basic and revised every six months.
Monthly figures
Rates are notified monthly; no per-day rate is published.
What Every Tripura 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 Tripura Labour Department enforces this through Inspector-cum-Facilitator inspections across Agartala's retail, hospitality, construction and manufacturing establishments, so Tripura employers should keep payroll and statutory registers audit-ready year-round.
Source: Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), Sec. 54 · Directorate of Labour, Tripura
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Tripura in 2026?
For Shops & Commercial Establishments, rates run from about Rs.8,010/month (Unskilled) to Rs.9,828/month (Skilled), including VDA. Other sectors are higher.
Does Tripura use zones for minimum wages?
No geographic zones - Tripura sets sector-specific rates instead.
How often are Tripura minimum wages revised?
The VDA is revised half-yearly, so the total shifts each cycle.
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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