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Uttar Pradesh minimum wages revised from 1 October 2026 with new VDA

What changed

Uttar Pradesh has announced a new variable dearness allowance (VDA) on minimum wages. It applies from 01 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, for workers in scheduled employments.

Category 1: Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) and Ghaziabad

CategoryBasicVDAMonthlyDaily
Skilled₹15,876₹1,230.39₹17,106.39₹657.94
Semi-skilled₹14,173₹1,098.41₹15,271.41₹587.36
Unskilled₹12,885₹998.59₹13,883.59₹533.98

The daily rate is the monthly wage divided by 26.

Who it applies to

  • Every employers in Uttar Pradesh with workers in scheduled employments, from 01 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.

What to do

  • Update payroll so that wages from 01 October 2026 include the new VDA. October wages are due after this order was issued, so pay the full revised amount for October.

Example

An skilled worker in Ghaziabad, which is a Category 1, must get at least ₹17,106.39 a month, or ₹657.94 a day, from October 2026.

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Explanations support understanding. Applicability depends on the governing provisions, facts and jurisdiction; consult the source notification for the authoritative text. General information, not legal advice. Follow the official notification.

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