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SHe-Box Registration and POSH Compliance: A Practical Guide for Employers in India

08/10/2026

SHe-Box Registration and POSH Compliance: A Practical Guide for Employers in India

Introduction
The Government of India has strengthened the digital framework for implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”) through the SHe-Box (Sexual Harassment Electronic Box) Portal. The SHe-Box Portal was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) on 29 August 2024 as a centralised digital platform for facilitating the reporting and monitoring of workplace sexual-harassment complaints and for maintaining information relating to Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs). The platform is relevant not only from the perspective of complaint management but also from an employer's broader POSH compliance perspective. The Ministry has stated that SHe-Box enables workplaces to upload compliance-related information, including committee details, annual reports, and awareness and training initiatives.

For employers, therefore, SHe-Box registration should be viewed as part of a broader and continuing POSH compliance framework rather than as a one-time registration exercise.

1. What is SHe-Box?
SHe-Box stands for Sexual Harassment Electronic Box.
It is a Government of India digital platform developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to facilitate the implementation of the POSH framework.
The portal provides a centralised system through which information relating to Internal Committees and Local Committees can be maintained and through which an aggrieved woman may submit a workplace sexual-harassment complaint. The Government has stated that the portal covers workplaces across the government and private sectors and provides a mechanism for complaints to be directed to the concerned Internal Committee or Local Committee.

The Ministry's current website continues to provide access to SHe-Box and describes the portal as a live Government initiative for workplace-related sexual-harassment complaints.

2. Who needs to comply with the POSH Act?
The POSH Act applies broadly to workplaces in the public and private sectors.
An employer is required to constitute an Internal Committee (IC) where the workplace has 10 or more employees/workers, subject to the statutory framework. Where the organisation has fewer than ten workers, or where the complaint is against the employer himself/herself, the Act provides for the role of the Local Committee constituted by the appropriate Government.

Accordingly, employers should first assess whether their organisation and individual establishments/workplaces fall within the applicable POSH requirements.

3. SHe-Box Registration – What should an Employer do?
An employer should ensure that the relevant organisation/workplace information is correctly registered and updated on the SHe-Box Portal.
The information should be consistent with the organisation's actual POSH records, particularly:

Name and details of the organisation;
Workplace/establishment details;
Internal Committee constitution;
Presiding Officer and other IC members;
Contact details of the relevant persons;
Applicable jurisdictional information; and
Other information required by the portal.

The employer should also ensure that changes in the Internal Committee are appropriately reflected.
For example, if an IC member resigns and a new member is appointed, the organisation should review and update the relevant SHe-Box information rather than continuing with outdated committee particulars.

4. Registration is not the end of POSH compliance
One of the most important points for employers is that SHe-Box registration should not be treated as a one-time compliance activity. Registration is only one component of the overall POSH compliance framework.

The employer must continue to comply with the substantive requirements of the POSH Act and Rules, including:

Constitution and maintenance of the Internal Committee;
Display and dissemination of the POSH policy;
Awareness and sensitisation of employees;
Orientation and capacity building of IC members;
Proper handling and inquiry of complaints;
Maintenance of appropriate records;
Preparation of applicable annual reporting;
Cooperation with the appropriate Government/authorities; and
Timely updating/reporting of relevant information through the applicable SHe-Box mechanism.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development specifically identifies workshops and awareness programmes as part of effective implementation of the POSH framework.

5. Orientation and Capacity Building of Internal Committee Members
The Internal Committee plays a central role in the POSH compliance framework.

Accordingly, IC members should receive appropriate orientation, training and capacity-building so that they understand:

The provisions of the POSH Act;
Their statutory roles and responsibilities;
The procedure for receiving and handling complaints;
Principles of natural justice;
Confidentiality requirements;
Inquiry procedures;
Documentation and record keeping;
Rights of the complainant and respondent;
Timelines applicable to proceedings; and
The role of the IC in creating a safe workplace.

The POSH Rules specifically contemplate orientation programmes, seminars and capacity-building/skill-building programmes for Internal Committee members.

What if a new IC member is appointed?
Whenever there is a material change in the constitution of the IC, particularly where a new member is inducted, the organisation should ensure that the new member receives appropriate orientation and understands the statutory responsibilities attached to the position. It is therefore advisable not to wait for the next annual training cycle where a new IC member has joined.

6. Employee Awareness and Sensitisation Programmes
POSH compliance is not limited to training the Internal Committee.
Employees should also be made aware of:

What constitutes sexual harassment;
The organisation's POSH policy;
The complaint mechanism;
The role of the Internal Committee;
The rights of an aggrieved woman;
The responsibilities of employees;
Confidentiality requirements; and
The consequences of prohibited conduct.

The POSH Rules expressly provide for employee awareness programmes and sensitisation regarding the provisions of the Act.

Frequency of awareness programmes
From a practical compliance perspective, organisations should consider their employee strength, geographical spread, induction cycle and attrition levels while determining the frequency of awareness programmes.
Where an organisation has high employee attrition or a large employee base, conducting awareness programmes at more frequent intervals can help ensure that newly inducted employees are covered.
For organisations with significant employee movement, a quarterly awareness/sensitisation cycle may be adopted as a good compliance practice, particularly where required by the organisation's employee strength and attrition profile.

This should be viewed as a compliance-management approach rather than as a substitute for any specific statutory requirement.

7. Do not wait until the end of the year to update SHe-Box
This is an important practical compliance point.
Where the SHe-Box portal provides for reporting/uploading of information relating to awareness and training activities, employers should maintain the information contemporaneously.
In other words, employers should not maintain all training information internally throughout the year and wait until the end of the year to update the portal, wherever the portal permits or requires earlier updating.

Example
Suppose an organisation conducts an employee POSH awareness programme in March.

The organisation should:

Conduct the programme;
Maintain the attendance and supporting records;
Record the date and nature of the programme;
Preserve the relevant training material/documentation; and
Update/upload the applicable information on SHe-Box in March itself, rather than waiting until the end of the year.

Similarly, if an IC capacity-building programme is conducted in June, the corresponding information should be updated promptly after the programme, subject to the functionality and reporting fields available on the portal.
The objective should be to keep the organisation's digital compliance record aligned with the activities actually undertaken during the year.
The Government has specifically stated that SHe-Box enables workplaces to upload compliance-related information, including awareness and training initiatives.

8. Annual Reporting under the POSH Framework
The annual reporting mechanism remains an important component of POSH compliance.

The POSH Rules prescribe the information to be included in the annual report, including matters such as:

Number of complaints received;
Number of complaints disposed of;
Number of cases pending for more than 90 days;
Number of workshops or awareness programmes conducted; and
Nature of action taken by the employer/District Officer, as applicable.

Therefore, employers should maintain a year-round POSH compliance tracker instead of attempting to reconstruct the year's activities immediately before the annual reporting deadline.

9. Maintain a POSH Compliance Calendar
A practical way of managing SHe-Box and POSH compliance is to maintain a central compliance calendar.

The calendar should ideally capture:

Compliance Activity	Frequency/Trigger	Documentation
SHe-Box registration	Initial registration	Registration details
IC constitution	As required / upon change	IC order/constitution
IC member update	Whenever membership changes	Updated IC details
IC orientation	Periodically / upon induction of new members	Training record
IC capacity building	Periodically	Attendance & training material
Employee awareness	Periodically	Attendance & programme details
New employee awareness	Based on induction process	Induction/training record
POSH policy dissemination	As required	Policy circulation records
Complaint records	As and when received	Confidential case records
SHe-Box updates	As applicable after activities	Portal submission record
Annual reporting	As applicable	Annual report

This approach helps ensure that POSH compliance is treated as a continuous governance process rather than an annual formality.

10. What records should employers maintain?
Employers should maintain appropriate evidence of POSH compliance.

Depending on the activity, this may include:

POSH policy;
Internal Committee constitution order;
Details of IC members;
IC appointment/reappointment records;
Training and orientation material;
Attendance sheets;
Employee awareness programme records;
Training photographs/screenshots, where appropriate;
Training invitations;
Presentations/materials used;
Date and duration of programmes;
Number of participants;
SHe-Box submission/update records;
Annual reports; and
Other relevant compliance correspondence.

Proper documentation is particularly important because a compliance activity that cannot be demonstrated through records may become difficult to establish during an audit, inspection or regulatory inquiry.

11. What are the risks of non-compliance?
The POSH Act contains provisions relating to penalties for contravention.
The Government has reiterated that failure to implement the POSH framework can attract statutory consequences, with Section 26 providing for penalties for contravention.

The risks are not limited to monetary penalties. Inadequate POSH compliance can also create:

Regulatory exposure;
Reputational risk;
Employee-relations issues;
Litigation risk;
Increased risk in handling workplace complaints; and
Difficulties in demonstrating that the employer took reasonable preventive measures.

Accordingly, organisations should approach POSH compliance as an ongoing governance and risk-management responsibility.

12. SHe-Box and Confidentiality
SHe-Box is also designed to facilitate complaint management while protecting sensitive information.
The Government has stated that the portal incorporates confidentiality safeguards and that complaint information is handled through the concerned Internal/Local Committee framework.
Employers should therefore ensure that access to POSH records is restricted to authorised persons and that confidentiality requirements under the POSH framework are strictly observed.

13. A Practical SHe-Box Compliance Checklist for Employers
Before closing the compliance cycle, an employer should verify:

Organisation Level

SHe-Box registration completed
Login credentials securely maintained
Organisation/workplace details verified
IC details correctly updated
Current IC members reflected
POSH policy in place and disseminated

Internal Committee

IC constitution valid and documented
Presiding Officer appointed
Required members appointed
New IC members appropriately oriented
IC capacity-building conducted
Relevant training records maintained

Employees

POSH awareness programme conducted
New employees covered through appropriate induction/awareness mechanism
Additional programmes considered where attrition is high
Quarterly programme considered where appropriate based on workforce size/attrition
Attendance and programme records maintained

SHe-Box / Reporting

Compliance activities recorded
Awareness/training information updated on SHe-Box as applicable
Updates made promptly after programmes rather than unnecessarily deferred to year end
Annual reporting information reconciled with internal records
Supporting documentation preserved

Conclusion
The introduction of SHe-Box represents an important step towards strengthening the digital implementation and monitoring of the POSH framework in India.
For employers, the key message is simple: SHe-Box registration should not be treated as a one-time compliance exercise.
An effective POSH compliance framework should operate throughout the year and should cover the constitution and functioning of the Internal Committee, training and capacity building of IC members, employee awareness and sensitisation, proper documentation, complaint handling and timely reporting.
Employers should also ensure that information relating to compliance activities is kept current on the SHe-Box Portal wherever the portal requires or permits such updates. For example, where an awareness programme is conducted in March, the relevant information should be updated promptly rather than being accumulated until the end of the year.
A well-maintained POSH compliance calendar + SHe-Box records + supporting documentation can significantly improve an organisation's ability to demonstrate effective compliance with the POSH framework.
Important: This article is intended for general information and compliance-awareness purposes. Employers should assess their specific workplace structure, applicable jurisdiction and current portal requirements before relying on any particular compliance procedure.

Official Resources
The Ministry of Women and Child Development maintains the official POSH legislation and Rules on its website.
Official SHe-Box Portal
Ministry of Women and Child Development – POSH Legislation & Rules

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Order regarding revision of VDA and minimum wages w.e.f 01st Oct 2026 - Central MW

05/10/2026

The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide File No.6/1/2026-VDA, has released Order regarding revision of VDA and minimum wages w.e.f 01st Oct 2026. Please refer the order for more details.

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Agriculture	B	Unskilled	-	8086	4680	491	12766
Agriculture	C	Unskilled	-	8008	4628	486	12636
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Agriculture	B	Semi-skilled/Unskilled Supervisory	-	8944	5070	539	14014
Agriculture	C	Semi-skilled/Unskilled Supervisory	-	8190	4706	496	12896
Agriculture	A	Skilled/Clerical	-	10530	6032	637	16562
Agriculture	B	Skilled/Clerical	-	9698	5564	587	15262
Agriculture	C	Skilled/Clerical	-	8918	5070	538	13988
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Agriculture	B	Highly Skilled	-	10842	6188	655	17030
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Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mhes, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone
Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stolres and Talc), Ochre
Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz
Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Latedte Mines, Dolomite Mines,
Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines,
Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines,
Gravel Mines Slate Mines and M ite Mines
Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay Mines,	-	Unskilled	For work below ground	11648	6656	704	18304
Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mhes, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone
Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stolres and Talc), Ochre
Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz
Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Latedte Mines, Dolomite Mines,
Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines,
Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines,
Gravel Mines Slate Mines and M ite Mines
Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay Mines,	-	Semi-skilled/Unskilled Supervisory	For Work above ground	11648	6656	704	18304
Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mhes, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone
Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stolres and Talc), Ochre
Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz
Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Latedte Mines, Dolomite Mines,
Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines,
Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines,
Gravel Mines Slate Mines and M ite Mines
Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay Mines,	-	Semi-skilled/Unskilled Supervisory	For work below ground	13936	7904	840	21840
Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mhes, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone
Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stolres and Talc), Ochre
Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz
Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Latedte Mines, Dolomite Mines,
Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines,
Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines,
Gravel Mines Slate Mines and M ite Mines
Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay Mines,	-	Skilled/Clerical	For Work above ground	13936	7904	840	21840
Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mhes, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone
Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stolres and Talc), Ochre
Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz
Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Latedte Mines, Dolomite Mines,
Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines,
Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines,
Gravel Mines Slate Mines and M ite Mines
Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay Mines,	-	Skilled/Clerical	For work below ground	16250	9204	979	25454
Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mhes, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone
Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stolres and Talc), Ochre
Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz
Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Latedte Mines, Dolomite Mines,
Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines,
Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines,
Gravel Mines Slate Mines and M ite Mines
Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay Mines,	-	Highly Skilled	For Work above ground	16250	9204	979	25454
Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mhes, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone
Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stolres and Talc), Ochre
Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz
Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Latedte Mines, Dolomite Mines,
Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines,
Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines,
Gravel Mines Slate Mines and M ite Mines
Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay Mines,	-	Highly Skilled	For work below ground	18200	10270	1095	28470
Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mhes, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone
Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stolres and Talc), Ochre
Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz
Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Latedte Mines, Dolomite Mines,
Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines,
Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines,
Gravel Mines Slate Mines and M ite Mines
CONSTRUCTION OR	A	Unskilled	-	13936	7904	840	21840
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	B	Unskilled	-	11648	6656	704	18304
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	C	Unskilled	-	9334	5356	565	14690
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	A	Semi-skilled/Unskilled Supervisory	-	15444	8814	933	24258
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	B	Semi-skilled/Unskilled Supervisory	-	13182	7462	794	20644
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	C	Semi-skilled/Unskilled Supervisory	-	10946	6240	661	17186
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	A	Skilled/Clerical	-	16978	9646	1024	26624
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	B	Skilled/Clerical	-	15444	8814	933	24258
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	C	Skilled/Clerical	-	13182	7462	794	20644
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	A	Highly Skilled	-	18460	10426	1111	28886
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	B	Highly Skilled	-	16978	9646	1024	26624
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
CONSTRUCTION OR	C	Highly Skilled	-	15444	8814	933	24258
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNIVAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING
LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION,
TELEPHONE,TELBGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR
OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, IVATER SUPPLY LINES
AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES
(i) Goods sheds, Parcel	A	-	-	13936	7904	840	21840
Offices of Railways, (ii) Other Goods-Sheds, Go-downs, Warehouses and othet similar
employments ; (iii) Docks and Ports; and (iv) Passengers and Goods and Cargo Carried
out at Airports (both international and domestic).
(i) Goods sheds, Parcel	B	-	-	11648	6656	704	18304
Offices of Railways, (ii) Other Goods-Sheds, Go-downs, Warehouses and othet similar
employments ; (iii) Docks and Ports; and (iv) Passengers and Goods and Cargo Carried
out at Airports (both international and domestic).
(i) Goods sheds, Parcel	C	-	-	9334	5356	565	14690
Offices of Railways, (ii) Other Goods-Sheds, Go-downs, Warehouses and othet similar
employments ; (iii) Docks and Ports; and (iv) Passengers and Goods and Cargo Carried
out at Airports (both international and domestic).
"Employment of Sweeping and	A	-	-	13936	7904	840	21840
Cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers
and Construction of Latiines Prohibition Ac 1993".
"Employment of Sweeping and	B	-	-	10400	7904	704	18304
Cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers
and Construction of Latiines Prohibition Ac 1993".
"Employment of Sweeping and	C	-	-	9334	5356	565	14690
Cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers
and Construction of Latiines Prohibition Ac 1993".
WATCH & WARD	A	Wthout Arms	-	16978	9646	1024	26624
WATCH & WARD	B	Wthout Arms	-	15444	8814	933	24258
WATCH & WARD	C	Wthout Arms	-	13338	7306	794	20644
WATCH & WARD	A	With Arms	-	18460	10426	1111	28886
WATCH & WARD	B	With Arms	-	16978	9646	1024	26624
WATCH & WARD	C	With Arms	-	15444	8814	933	24258
"STONE MINES"	-	Excavation & removal of over burden with 50 meters lead/ 1.5 meters lift.	Soft Soil	9360	5434	569	14794
"STONE MINES"	-	Excavation & removal of over burden with 50 meters lead/ 1.5 meters lift.	Soft Soil with rock	14144	8060	854	22204
"STONE MINES"	-	Excavation & removal of over burden with 50 meters lead/ 1.5 meters lift.	Rock	18746	10660	1131	29406
Rcmoverl ald	-	-	-	7540	4342	457	11882
stacking of rejected
stones with 50 meters
iead/ 1.5 meters lift.
Stone Brea\|ing or Stonc	-	1.0 inch to 1.5 inches	-	57850	32318	3468	90168
Crushing for stone size
of category
Stone Brea\|ing or Stonc	-	Above 1.5 inches to 3.0 inches	-	49478	27638	2966	77116
Crushing for stone size
of category
Stone Brea\|ing or Stonc	-	Above 3.0 inches to 5.0 inches	-	28990	16302	1742	45292
Crushing for stone size
of category
Stone Brea\|ing or Stonc	-	Above 5.0 inches	-	23790	13442	1432	37232
Crushing for stone size
of category

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The Kerala Minimum Wages CPI Notification (Aug 2026)

05/10/2026

The Government of Kerala, Labour and Skills (E) Department has revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment and employment in Computer Software Sector. As per the Notification No.DES/1129/2025-P3(1),The Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) Numbers applicable to employees in employment under the Minimum Wages Act (Central Act XI of 1948) for the month of Aug 2026 as ascertained by the Director General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act. Please refer press release for more details.

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Thiruvananthapuram	15596	9330	-	6266	-	200	15796	-
Grade A	Thiruvananthapuram	15386	9120	21330	6266	4706	200	15586	26036
Grade B	Thiruvananthapuram	15176	8910	19950	6266	4706	200	15376	24656
Grade C	Thiruvananthapuram	14966	8700	18700	6266	4706	200	15166	23406
Grade D	Thiruvananthapuram	14756	8490	17560	6266	4706	200	14956	22266
Grade E	Thiruvananthapuram	14546	8280	16520	6266	4706	200	14746	21226
Grade F	Thiruvananthapuram	-	-	15570	-	4706	-	-	20276
Grade G	Thiruvananthapuram	-	-	15120	-	4706	-	-	19826
Grade H	Thiruvananthapuram	-	-	13470	-	4706	-	-	18176
Grade I	Thiruvananthapuram	-	-	13110	-	4706	-	-	17816
Special	Kollam	15258	9330	-	5928	-	200	15458	-
Grade A	Kollam	15048	9120	21330	5928	4368	200	15248	25698
Grade B	Kollam	14838	8910	19950	5928	4368	200	15038	24318
Grade C	Kollam	14628	8700	18700	5928	4368	200	14828	23068
Grade D	Kollam	14418	8490	17560	5928	4368	200	14618	21928
Grade E	Kollam	14208	8280	16520	5928	4368	200	14408	20888
Grade F	Kollam	-	-	15570	-	4368	-	-	19938
Grade G	Kollam	-	-	15120	-	4368	-	-	19488
Grade H	Kollam	-	-	13470	-	4368	-	-	17838
Grade I	Kollam	-	-	13110	-	4368	-	-	17478
Special	Punalur	15050	9330	-	5720	-	200	15250	-
Grade A	Punalur	14840	9120	21330	5720	4160	200	15040	25490
Grade B	Punalur	14630	8910	19950	5720	4160	200	14830	24110
Grade C	Punalur	14420	8700	18700	5720	4160	200	14620	22860
Grade D	Punalur	14210	8490	17560	5720	4160	200	14410	21720
Grade E	Punalur	14000	8280	16520	5720	4160	200	14200	20680
Grade F	Punalur	-	-	15570	-	4160	-	-	19730
Grade G	Punalur	-	-	15120	-	4160	-	-	19280
Grade H	Punalur	-	-	13470	-	4160	-	-	17630
Grade I	Punalur	-	-	13110	-	4160	-	-	17270
Special	Pathanamthitta	15752	9330	-	6422	-	200	15952	-
Grade A	Pathanamthitta	15542	9120	21330	6422	4862	200	15742	26192
Grade B	Pathanamthitta	15332	8910	19950	6422	4862	200	15532	24812
Grade C	Pathanamthitta	15122	8700	18700	6422	4862	200	15322	23562
Grade D	Pathanamthitta	14912	8490	17560	6422	4862	200	15112	22422
Grade E	Pathanamthitta	14702	8280	16520	6422	4862	200	14902	21382
Grade F	Pathanamthitta	-	-	15570	-	4862	-	-	20432
Grade G	Pathanamthitta	-	-	15120	-	4862	-	-	19982
Grade H	Pathanamthitta	-	-	13470	-	4862	-	-	18332
Grade I	Pathanamthitta	-	-	13110	-	4862	-	-	17972
Special	Alappuzha	15284	9330	-	5954	-	200	15484	-
Grade A	Alappuzha	15074	9120	21330	5954	4394	200	15274	25724
Grade B	Alappuzha	14864	8910	19950	5954	4394	200	15064	24344
Grade C	Alappuzha	14654	8700	18700	5954	4394	200	14854	23094
Grade D	Alappuzha	14444	8490	17560	5954	4394	200	14644	21954
Grade E	Alappuzha	14234	8280	16520	5954	4394	200	14434	20914
Grade F	Alappuzha	-	-	15570	-	4394	-	-	19964
Grade G	Alappuzha	-	-	15120	-	4394	-	-	19514
Grade H	Alappuzha	-	-	13470	-	4394	-	-	17864
Grade I	Alappuzha	-	-	13110	-	4394	-	-	17504
Special	Kottayam	15908	9330	-	6578	-	200	16108	-
Grade A	Kottayam	15698	9120	21330	6578	5018	200	15898	26348
Grade B	Kottayam	15488	8910	19950	6578	5018	200	15688	24968
Grade C	Kottayam	15278	8700	18700	6578	5018	200	15478	23718
Grade D	Kottayam	15068	8490	17560	6578	5018	200	15268	22578
Grade E	Kottayam	14858	8280	16520	6578	5018	200	15058	21538
Grade F	Kottayam	-	-	15570	-	5018	-	-	20588
Grade G	Kottayam	-	-	15120	-	5018	-	-	20138
Grade H	Kottayam	-	-	13470	-	5018	-	-	18488
Grade I	Kottayam	-	-	13110	-	5018	-	-	18128
Special	Mundakayam	16402	9330	-	7072	-	200	16602	-
Grade A	Mundakayam	16192	9120	21330	7072	5512	200	16392	26842
Grade B	Mundakayam	15982	8910	19950	7072	5512	200	16182	25462
Grade C	Mundakayam	15772	8700	18700	7072	5512	200	15972	24212
Grade D	Mundakayam	15562	8490	17560	7072	5512	200	15762	23072
Grade E	Mundakayam	15352	8280	16520	7072	5512	200	15552	22032
Grade F	Mundakayam	-	-	15570	-	5512	-	-	21082
Grade G	Mundakayam	-	-	15120	-	5512	-	-	20632
Grade H	Mundakayam	-	-	13470	-	5512	-	-	18982
Grade I	Mundakayam	-	-	13110	-	5512	-	-	18622
Special	Idukki/Munnar	14920	9330	-	5590	-	200	15120	-
Grade A	Idukki/Munnar	14710	9120	21330	5590	4030	200	14910	25360
Grade B	Idukki/Munnar	14500	8910	19950	5590	4030	200	14700	23980
Grade C	Idukki/Munnar	14290	8700	18700	5590	4030	200	14490	22730
Grade D	Idukki/Munnar	14080	8490	17560	5590	4030	200	14280	21590
Grade E	Idukki/Munnar	13870	8280	16520	5590	4030	200	14070	20550
Grade F	Idukki/Munnar	-	-	15570	-	4030	-	-	19600
Grade G	Idukki/Munnar	-	-	15120	-	4030	-	-	19150
Grade H	Idukki/Munnar	-	-	13470	-	4030	-	-	17500
Grade I	Idukki/Munnar	-	-	13110	-	4030	-	-	17140
Special	Ernakulam	14660	9330	-	5330	-	200	14860	-
Grade A	Ernakulam	14450	9120	21330	5330	3770	200	14650	25100
Grade B	Ernakulam	14240	8910	19950	5330	3770	200	14440	23720
Grade C	Ernakulam	14030	8700	18700	5330	3770	200	14230	22470
Grade D	Ernakulam	13820	8490	17560	5330	3770	200	14020	21330
Grade E	Ernakulam	13610	8280	16520	5330	3770	200	13810	20290
Grade F	Ernakulam	-	-	15570	-	3770	-	-	19340
Grade G	Ernakulam	-	-	15120	-	3770	-	-	18890
Grade H	Ernakulam	-	-	13470	-	3770	-	-	17240
Grade I	Ernakulam	-	-	13110	-	3770	-	-	16880
Special	Chalakkudy	15154	9330	-	5824	-	200	15354	-
Grade A	Chalakkudy	14944	9120	21330	5824	4264	200	15144	25594
Grade B	Chalakkudy	14734	8910	19950	5824	4264	200	14934	24214
Grade C	Chalakkudy	14524	8700	18700	5824	4264	200	14724	22964
Grade D	Chalakkudy	14314	8490	17560	5824	4264	200	14514	21824
Grade E	Chalakkudy	14104	8280	16520	5824	4264	200	14304	20784
Grade F	Chalakkudy	-	-	15570	-	4264	-	-	19834
Grade G	Chalakkudy	-	-	15120	-	4264	-	-	19384
Grade H	Chalakkudy	-	-	13470	-	4264	-	-	17734
Grade I	Chalakkudy	-	-	13110	-	4264	-	-	17374
Special	Thrissur	14374	9330	-	5044	-	200	14574	-
Grade A	Thrissur	14164	9120	21330	5044	3484	200	14364	24814
Grade B	Thrissur	13954	8910	19950	5044	3484	200	14154	23434
Grade C	Thrissur	13744	8700	18700	5044	3484	200	13944	22184
Grade D	Thrissur	13534	8490	17560	5044	3484	200	13734	21044
Grade E	Thrissur	13324	8280	16520	5044	3484	200	13524	20004
Grade F	Thrissur	-	-	15570	-	3484	-	-	19054
Grade G	Thrissur	-	-	15120	-	3484	-	-	18604
Grade H	Thrissur	-	-	13470	-	3484	-	-	16954
Grade I	Thrissur	-	-	13110	-	3484	-	-	16594
Special	Palakkad	14660	9330	-	5330	-	200	14860	-
Grade A	Palakkad	14450	9120	21330	5330	3770	200	14650	25100
Grade B	Palakkad	14240	8910	19950	5330	3770	200	14440	23720
Grade C	Palakkad	14030	8700	18700	5330	3770	200	14230	22470
Grade D	Palakkad	13820	8490	17560	5330	3770	200	14020	21330
Grade E	Palakkad	13610	8280	16520	5330	3770	200	13810	20290
Grade F	Palakkad	-	-	15570	-	3770	-	-	19340
Grade G	Palakkad	-	-	15120	-	3770	-	-	18890
Grade H	Palakkad	-	-	13470	-	3770	-	-	17240
Grade I	Palakkad	-	-	13110	-	3770	-	-	16880
Special	Malappuram	15050	9330	-	5720	-	200	15250	-
Grade A	Malappuram	14840	9120	21330	5720	4160	200	15040	25490
Grade B	Malappuram	14630	8910	19950	5720	4160	200	14830	24110
Grade C	Malappuram	14420	8700	18700	5720	4160	200	14620	22860
Grade D	Malappuram	14210	8490	17560	5720	4160	200	14410	21720
Grade E	Malappuram	14000	8280	16520	5720	4160	200	14200	20680
Grade F	Malappuram	-	-	15570	-	4160	-	-	19730
Grade G	Malappuram	-	-	15120	-	4160	-	-	19280
Grade H	Malappuram	-	-	13470	-	4160	-	-	17630
Grade I	Malappuram	-	-	13110	-	4160	-	-	17270
Special	Kozhikode	15284	9330	-	5954	-	200	15484	-
Grade A	Kozhikode	15074	9120	21330	5954	4394	200	15274	25724
Grade B	Kozhikode	14864	8910	19950	5954	4394	200	15064	24344
Grade C	Kozhikode	14654	8700	18700	5954	4394	200	14854	23094
Grade D	Kozhikode	14444	8490	17560	5954	4394	200	14644	21954
Grade E	Kozhikode	14234	8280	16520	5954	4394	200	14434	20914
Grade F	Kozhikode	-	-	15570	-	4394	-	-	19964
Grade G	Kozhikode	-	-	15120	-	4394	-	-	19514
Grade H	Kozhikode	-	-	13470	-	4394	-	-	17864
Grade I	Kozhikode	-	-	13110	-	4394	-	-	17504
Special	Wayanad/Meppadi	14322	9330	-	4992	-	200	14522	-
Grade A	Wayanad/Meppadi	14112	9120	21330	4992	3432	200	14312	24762
Grade B	Wayanad/Meppadi	13902	8910	19950	4992	3432	200	14102	23382
Grade C	Wayanad/Meppadi	13692	8700	18700	4992	3432	200	13892	22132
Grade D	Wayanad/Meppadi	13482	8490	17560	4992	3432	200	13682	20992
Grade E	Wayanad/Meppadi	13272	8280	16520	4992	3432	200	13472	19952
Grade F	Wayanad/Meppadi	-	-	15570	-	3432	-	-	19002
Grade G	Wayanad/Meppadi	-	-	15120	-	3432	-	-	18552
Grade H	Wayanad/Meppadi	-	-	13470	-	3432	-	-	16902
Grade I	Wayanad/Meppadi	-	-	13110	-	3432	-	-	16542
Special	Kannur	15388	9330	-	6058	-	200	15588	-
Grade A	Kannur	15178	9120	21330	6058	4498	200	15378	25828
Grade B	Kannur	14968	8910	19950	6058	4498	200	15168	24448
Grade C	Kannur	14758	8700	18700	6058	4498	200	14958	23198
Grade D	Kannur	14548	8490	17560	6058	4498	200	14748	22058
Grade E	Kannur	14338	8280	16520	6058	4498	200	14538	21018
Grade F	Kannur	-	-	15570	-	4498	-	-	20068
Grade G	Kannur	-	-	15120	-	4498	-	-	19618
Grade H	Kannur	-	-	13470	-	4498	-	-	17968
Grade I	Kannur	-	-	13110	-	4498	-	-	17608
Special	Kasargod	16090	9330	-	6760	-	200	16290	-
Grade A	Kasargod	15880	9120	21330	6760	5200	200	16080	26530
Grade B	Kasargod	15670	8910	19950	6760	5200	200	15870	25150
Grade C	Kasargod	15460	8700	18700	6760	5200	200	15660	23900
Grade D	Kasargod	15250	8490	17560	6760	5200	200	15450	22760
Grade E	Kasargod	15040	8280	16520	6760	5200	200	15240	21720
Grade F	Kasargod	-	-	15570	-	5200	-	-	20770
Grade G	Kasargod	-	-	15120	-	5200	-	-	20320
Grade H	Kasargod	-	-	13470	-	5200	-	-	18670
Grade I	Kasargod	-	-	13110	-	5200	-	-	18310

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