The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026
G.S.R. 343(E) · Notified on 08-05-2026
Chapter I — PRELIMINARY
Chapter II — MINIMUM WAGES
- Rule 3. Manner of calculating minimum rate of wages.
- Rule 4. Interval for revision of variable dearness allowance.
- Rule 5. Hours of work for normal working day.
- Rule 6. Weekly day of rest.
- Rule 7. Night shifts.
- Rule 8. Extent and conditions of working hours for certain categories of employees.
- Rule 9. Longer wage period.
Chapter III — FLOOR WAGES
Chapter IV — PAYMENT OF WAGES
- Rule 11. Payment of wages to contractual employee.
- Rule 12. Payment of wages for less than normal working day.
- Rule 13. Recovery of deductions.
- Rule 14. Authority for approving acts and omissions.
- Rule 15. Manner of exhibiting notice specifying acts and omissions.
- Rule 16. Procedure for imposing fines.
- Rule 17. Intimation of deduction for absence from duty.
- Rule 18. Procedure for deduction for damage or loss.
- Rule 19. Conditions regarding recovery of advance.
- Rule 20. Deduction for recovery of loans.
Chapter V — PAYMENT OF BONUS
- Rule 21. Payment of bonus to contractual employee.
- Rule 22. Calculation for sixth accounting year.
- Rule 23. Calculation for seventh accounting year.
- Rule 24. Computation of gross profits for banking company.
- Rule 25. Computation of gross profits for other than banking company.
- Rule 26. Deduction of further sums from gross profit.
- Rule 27. Manner of carrying forward when allocable surplus exceeds maximum bonus payable.
- Rule 28. Manner of carrying forward when there is no allocable surplus for payment of minimum bonus.
Chapter VI — CENTRAL ADVISORY BOARD
- Rule 29. Constitution of the Board.
- Rule 30. Meeting of the Board.
- Rule 31. Notice of meetings.
- Rule 32. Functions of Chairperson.
- Rule 33. Quorum.
- Rule 34. Disposal of business of Board.
- Rule 35. Method of voting.
- Rule 36. Proceedings of meetings.
- Rule 37. Summoning of witnesses and production of documents.
- Rule 38. Term of office of members of Board.
- Rule 39. Travelling allowance.
- Rule 40. Officers and staff of Board.
- Rule 41. Eligibility for re-nomination of members of Board.
- Rule 42. Resignation of Chairperson and members of Board.
- Rule 43. Cessation of membership.
- Rule 44. Disqualification.
Chapter VII — PAYMENT OF DUES, CLAIMS, ETC.
Chapter VIII — FORMS, REGISTERS AND WAGE SLIP
Statutory Forms & Annexures
- Form-I — Employee Register
- Form-II — Single Application under sub-section (5) of section 45
- Form-III — Appeal under section 49(1)
- Form-IV — Register of Wages, Overtime, Advances, Fines and Deductions
- Form-V — Wage Slip
- Form-VI — Application for Composition of Offence
- Form-VII — Nomination Form
- Form-VIII — Notice to Respondent
- Form-IX — Attendance Register-cum-Muster Roll
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