Wage Ceiling of ₹25000 per month under the Code on Social Security, 2020: Ministry of Labour & Employment Notification

Wage Ceiling of ₹25000 per month under the Code on Social Security, 2020: Ministry of Labour & Employment Notification dated 17.089.2026

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 17th September, 2026

S.O. 5109(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (89) of section 2 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020) and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, number S.O. 2702(E) dated 29th May 2026, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby notifies rupees twentyfive thousand (₹25,000) per month as the wage ceiling for the purposes of Chapter III of the said Code, with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette.

[F. No. R-12025/01/2026-SS-II]
TEJASWI S. NAIK, Jt. Secy.

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