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Odisha Minimum Wages October 2026 – Rs.6 VDA Hike | Labour Commissioner Notification

Odisha Minimum Wages October 2026 – Rs.6 VDA Hike | Labour Commissioner Notification
Odisha Minimum Daily Wages October 2026

ODISHA MINIMUM WAGES REVISED w.e.f. 01.10.2026

Office of the Labour Commissioner, Odisha, Bhubaneswar – Notification No. 8393/LC, Dated 08.10.2026
Notification No. 8393/LC, Dtd. 08.10.2026
Issuing Authority Labour Commissioner, Odisha
Issued By Shri Indramani Tripathy, IAS
Effective From 01.10.2026

VDA Increase

₹6/day
For all categories

CPI-IW Increase

+2.30 points
147.50 → 149.80

Categories Covered

4 Categories
Unskilled to Highly Skilled

VDA Revision

Twice a Year
1st April & 1st October

Revised Minimum Wages w.e.f. 01.10.2026

Category 1
Unskilled
₹472
₹478
+₹6/day
Category 2
Semi-Skilled
₹522
₹528
+₹6/day
Category 3
Skilled
₹572
₹578
+₹6/day
Category 4
Highly Skilled
₹622
₹628
+₹6/day
The above rates are inclusive of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) and are effective from 1st October 2026.

Background & Purpose

  • Reference: As per Notification No. 5308 dated 18.07.2024 issued by the Labour & ESI Department, Government of Odisha, the minimum rates of wages were revised for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled categories of employees working in the State.
  • VDA Mechanism: A special Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) is declared twice a year – on 1st April and 1st October – at Rs. 2.60 per point increase in the Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (base 2016=100).
  • CPI-IW Movement: During the last half-year, the CPI-IW increased from 147.50 to 149.80 on an average, an increase of 2.30 points.
  • Decision: It is necessary to increase the VDA on the said basis for the half-year starting from 1st October 2026.
  • Increase: The VDA is increased by Rs. 6/- per day for all four categories, effective from 1st October 2026.

Important Points to Note

  • Effective Date: The revised VDA is applicable from 1st October 2026.
  • VDA Increase: Rs. 6/- per day for all four categories.
  • CPI-IW Index: Increased from 147.50 to 149.80 (2.30 points).
  • Unskilled: Rs. 472 → Rs. 478/- per day.
  • Semi-Skilled: Rs. 522 → Rs. 528/- per day.
  • Skilled: Rs. 572 → Rs. 578/- per day.
  • Highly Skilled: Rs. 622 → Rs. 628/- per day.
  • VDA Rate: Rs. 2.60 per point increase in CPI-IW (base 2016=100).
  • Revision Frequency: Twice a year – 1st April and 1st October.
  • Issued By: Shri Indramani Tripathy, IAS, Labour Commissioner, Odisha.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this notification about?
This notification from the Labour Commissioner, Odisha, announces a Rs. 6/- per day increase in Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for minimum wages across four categories of employees, effective from 1st October 2026.
When does the revised VDA come into effect?
The revised VDA is applicable from 1st October 2026.
What is the increase in minimum wages?
The VDA has been increased by Rs. 6/- per day for all four categories.
What are the revised minimum wages for each category?
Revised daily wages w.e.f. 01.10.2026: Unskilled – ₹478, Semi-Skilled – ₹528, Skilled – ₹578, Highly Skilled – ₹628.
What is the CPI-IW increase that led to this revision?
The Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) increased from 147.50 to 149.80 on an average, an increase of 2.30 points.
How often is VDA revised in Odisha?
VDA is declared twice a year – on 1st April and 1st October – at Rs. 2.60 per point increase in the CPI-IW (base 2016=100).
Who issued this notification?
The notification has been issued by Shri Indramani Tripathy, IAS, Labour Commissioner, Odisha, in exercise of the powers conferred by Notification No. 5308 dated 18.07.2024.
Where can I download the official notification?
You can download the official notification using the Download PDF button provided on this page.