Last updated: 14 October 2026
Employers in Madhya Pradesh should use the latest applicable state wage notification when preparing payroll. The reported revision effective from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 updates the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for notified employments. The applicable minimum wage depends on the worker’s skill category and the scheduled employment covered by the notification.
Important: The general rates below apply to the reported schedule covering 67 scheduled employments. Textile and made-ups, apparel, and footwear manufacturing have a separate schedule. Employers should confirm the correct schedule against the signed Labour Commissioner notification before applying the figures.
Madhya Pradesh Minimum Wage Rates: 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027
The following figures are reported for the general schedule covering 67 scheduled employments. Monthly totals include basic wages and VDA.
| Skill category | Basic per month | VDA per month | Total per month |
| Unskilled | ₹9,575 | ₹3,000 | ₹12,575 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹10,571 | ₹3,000 | ₹13,571 |
| Skilled | ₹12,294 | ₹3,000 | ₹15,294 |
| Highly skilled | ₹13,919 | ₹3,000 | ₹16,919 |
Reported daily equivalents, using the 26-day basis and applicable rounding convention, are ₹484 for unskilled, ₹522 for semi-skilled, ₹588 for skilled, and ₹651 for highly skilled workers. Confirm the notification’s calculation and rounding rules before using daily values for payroll.
Separate Rates for Textile, Apparel and Footwear Employment
A separate schedule is reported for textile and made-ups, apparel made from woven, knitted and technical textile fabric, and footwear manufacturing. Do not apply the general 67-employment rates to these categories without checking the applicable schedule.
| Skill category | Basic per month | VDA per month | Total per month |
| Unskilled | ₹6,500 | ₹4,450 | ₹10,950 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹7,057 | ₹4,750 | ₹11,807 |
| Skilled | ₹8,435 | ₹4,750 | ₹13,185 |
| Highly skilled | ₹9,735 | ₹4,750 | ₹14,485 |
These figures are reproduced from secondary compliance summaries and must be checked against the signed official notification before publication or payroll use.
What Is VDA and How Does It Affect Minimum Wages?
Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) is linked to the applicable wage notification and changes in the Consumer Price Index. The notified minimum wage generally comprises the applicable basic wage plus VDA. Employers should use the totals and category definitions in the relevant notification rather than assume one schedule applies to all industries.
For the general 67-employment schedule, secondary compliance sources report VDA of ₹3,000 per month from 1 October 2026, an increase of ₹150 over the previous half-year period. Verify this amount and the applicable CPI reference in the official order before relying on it.
Which Employment Schedule Applies to Your Business?
The state notification lists scheduled employments and may prescribe separate wage tables for specific categories. Before applying a rate, employers should:
- Identify the establishment’s actual activity and relevant scheduled employment.
- Confirm the worker’s skill classification against the notification.
- Check whether the employment is covered by the general schedule or a separate schedule, such as textile, apparel or footwear manufacturing.
- Verify effective dates, wage components, calculation basis and any special conditions.
- Retain a copy of the applicable notification with payroll records.
Employer Checklist for the October 2026 Wage Revision
- Obtain and review the signed Labour Commissioner notification and any corrigendum.
- Map each employee and contract-worker category to the correct scheduled employment and skill grade.
- Update basic wage and VDA fields in payroll from the applicable effective date.
- Recalculate wages and check for any arrears required from 1 October 2026.
- Reconcile payroll registers, wage slips and contractor wage records.
- Keep evidence of the notification, payroll changes, wage calculations and payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Madhya Pradesh from October 2026?
For the reported general schedule covering 67 scheduled employments, monthly totals from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 are ₹12,575 for unskilled, ₹13,571 for semi-skilled, ₹15,294 for skilled and ₹16,919 for highly skilled workers. Confirm the relevant employment schedule against the official notification.
What is the unskilled minimum wage in MP from 1 October 2026?
The reported monthly total for unskilled workers under the general 67-employment schedule is ₹12,575, comprising ₹9,575 basic wage and ₹3,000 VDA. Other schedules may have different rates.
What is the VDA in Madhya Pradesh for October 2026?
Secondary compliance summaries report VDA of ₹3,000 per month for the general 67-employment schedule effective 1 October 2026. Check the official order for the applicable schedule and any exceptions.
Are the same minimum wage rates applicable to every industry in MP?
Not necessarily. The applicable rate depends on the scheduled employment and relevant notification. Textile, apparel and footwear manufacturing are reported to have a separate schedule.
How often are minimum wages revised in Madhya Pradesh?
VDA revisions are commonly issued on a half-yearly cycle, effective around 1 April and 1 October. Employers should rely on the latest official notification rather than assume a revision has been issued on a particular date.
Where can employers verify the latest MP minimum wage notification?
Check the Madhya Pradesh Labour Commissioner/Labour Department’s official channels and the signed notification. Confirm the notification number, date, effective period, schedules and any corrigenda before updating payroll.
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