GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
OFFICE OF THE LABOUR COMMISSIONER
STATISTICS SECTION, 6th CHURCH LANE, 3RD FLOOR, KOLKATA- 700 001
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Memo No. 28 /Stat/2RW/9/2022/LCS /JLC Date: 28/07/2023
CIRCULAR
(1) The minimum rates of wages for the employees employed in the following 30 (thirty) Scheduled Employments in the
state of West Bengal shall be effective in the period from 1st July 2023 to 31st December 2023.
The minimum rates of wages have been updated with reference to the Fixation / Revision notifications as mentioned against
each scheduled employment.
Sl. Scheduled Referral Categories of Employees Minimum Rates of Wages
No Employments Fixation /
Revision Zone A Zone B
Notification Per Per Per Per
Nos.& date Month day Month day
1 AUTOMOBILE Labr/640(Law)/ Unskilled: Helper, Washman, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
E NGINEERING MW/2W/32/13 Attendant, Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper,
REPAIRING dated Security Man
WORKSHOPS & 29.12.2016
GARAGES Semi-skilled: Electrical Semi- Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Technician, Tele-caller,
Receptionist
Skilled: Painter, Body Maker, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Mechanic, Sales Executive,
Electrician, Driver, Accessories
Fitter, Technician, Assistant
Administrator, Assistant
Accountant, Billing Clerk
Highly Skilled: Administrator, Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Accountant and Customer Care
Executive.
2 BEVERAGE Labr/641(Law)/ Unskilled: Store Keeper, Peon, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
MANUFACTURING MW/2W/32/13 Cleaner, Security Guard, Sweeper
& VENDING dated
E STABLISHMENTS 29.12.2016 Semi-skilled: Light Inspector. Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Skilled: Operator. Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
3 BISCUIT Labr/642(Law)/ Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
MANUFACTURING MW/2W/32/13 Security Guard, helper
dated
29.12.2016 Semi-skilled: Assistant Mechanic, Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Market Seller
Skilled: Baker, Mechanic, Minder, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Mixing Man, Electrician
Highly Skilled: Checker, Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Production Manager
4 BOTTLING AND Labr/643(Law)/ Unskilled: Helper, General Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
PACKAGING MW/2W/32/13 Worker, Night Guard, Peon,
INDUSTRY dated Security Guard, Sweeper.
29.12.2016 Semi-skilled: Assistant operator. Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Skilled: Operator, Assistant Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Manager.
Highly Skilled: Chemist, Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Microbiologist and Production
Manager.
5 CLINICAL Labr/645(Law)/ Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Ward Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
E STABLISHMENTS MW/2W/32/13 Boy, Ward Assistant, Ayah,
INCLUDING dated Attendant Durwan, Peon, Security
PATHOLOGICAL 29.12.2016 Guard, Housekeeping Assistant,
L ABORATORIES Office Bearer, Canteen Boy,
AND DIAGNOSTIC Sweeper
CENTRES
Semi-skilled: Lab Assistant, Blood Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Collector, Male Nursing Attendant,
Male Medical Attendant, Trained
Ayah, Receptionist, Assistant Cook,
Typist
Skilled: Nurse, O.T. Assistant, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Technician, X-Ray Technician,
C.T. Scan Technician, MRI
Technician, Laboratory Technician,
Dental Technician, Medical Record
Keeper, Supervisor, Clerk, Cashier,
Accountant, Cook
Highly Skilled: Senior Nurse, Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Pathologist, Matron, Dietician,
Biochemist, Radiologist
6 CONFECTIONERY Labr/646(Law)/ Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Service Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
AND SWEETS MW/2W/32/13 Man, Peon, Security Guard,
MANUFACTURING dated Sweeper.
29.12.2016
Semi-skilled: Assistant Mistry, Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Assistant Karigar, Assistant Cook,
Assistant Haluikar.
Skilled: Sweet-maker, Mistry, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Karigar, Cook, Haluikar, Clerk,
Cashier.
Highly Skilled: Manager. Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
7 CONSUMER CO- Labr/647(Law)/ Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
OPERATIVE MW/2W/32/13 Security Guard, Bearer, Durwan.
SOCIETIES, dated
Semi-skilled: Duftry. Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
PRIMARY 29.12.2016
AGRICULTURAL Skilled: Clerk, Typist, Accountant, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
CO-OPERATIVE Computer Operator, Office
SOCIETIES / Assistant.
MARKETING
SOCIETIES Highly Skilled: Manager, Senior Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Accountant, Supervisor.
8 COURIER SERVICE Labr/648(Law)/ Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
MW/2W/32/13 Security Man, Loader
dated
Semi-skilled: Assistant operator, Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
29.12.2016
Assistant Customer Care Staff,
Assistant System Delivery Man.
Skilled: Clerk, Computer Operator, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Accountant, Office Assistant, Field
Representative, Executive-Business
Development, Executive-Operation,
Executive-Customer Care,
Supervisor, Driver.
Highly Skilled: Senior Executive, Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Senior Supervisor.
9 EMPLOYMENT Labr/626/LC- Unskilled Rs. 9781 Rs.376 Rs. 8928 Rs. 343
IN ENGINEERING MW
UNITS Dated.
EMPLOYING 20.12.2019
LESS THAN 50
PERSONS
E STABLISHMENTS Labr/650(Law)/ Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
10 AS DEFINED UNDER MW/2W/32/13 Security Guard, Bearer, Messenger
THE SHOPS & dated
Semi-skilled: Duftry, Assistant Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
E STABLISHMENTS 29.12.2016
ACT , 1963 Accountant
Skilled: Clerk, Typist, Office Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Assistant, Office Maintenance and
Inventory Management Staff, Data
Entry Operator, Accountant
Highly Skilled: Head Assistant, Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Senior Accountant, Computer
Operator, Research And
Development Staff/Executive,
Market Research Staff/Executive,
Godown-in-Charge, Office
Supervisor, Sales
Representative/Sales Promotion
Employees
11 FLOOR AND W ALL Labr/653(Law)/ Unskilled: Loading and Unloading Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
T ILES MW/2W/32/13 Worker, Helper, Peon, Cleaner,
MANUFACTURING dated Sweeper, Security Man.
29.12.2016
Semi-skilled: Assistant of Tile Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Maker.
Skilled: Tile Maker. Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Highly Skilled: Chemist, Designer Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
12 GARMENTS Labr/654(Law)/ Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
MANUFACTURING MW/2W/32/13 Sweeper, Durwan, Security Guard,
INDUSTRY dated General Worker.
29.12.2016
Semi-skilled: Machine Operator, Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Computer Operator.
Skilled: Lock-Stitch Operator. Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Highly Skilled: Checker, Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Supervisor
13 GLASS Labr/627/LC- Unskilled: Annealing Chamber Rs. 9781 Rs.376 Rs. 8928 Rs. 343
INDUSTRY MW (Coolies), Furnace Coolies, Carrier
Dated. (Jaliwala) Coolies, General Coolies,
20/12/2019 Packer, Mason Helper, Batch
Coolies (Batch Room Workers),
Sweeper, Canteen Boys, Sacha
Mazdoor, Chimney Grinder, Lorry
Mazdoor
Semi-skilled: Bubbler, Bubbler Rs. 10759 Rs. 414 Rs. 9820 Rs. 378
Holder, Lineman, Airman, Fireman,
Helpers, Molters, Blacksmith,
Grinder, Polisher, Cook, Sorter,
Rulsawala (Neck Maker)
Skilled: Lorry Driver, Fireman Rs. 11836 Rs. 455 Rs.10802 Rs. 415
Flower (Ord), Helper to Blower,
Machine man (Cutter), Machine
man (Helper), Cutting off fine
Polishing, Machine Operator, Fitter
Mechanic, Electrician, Turner,
Lather man, Welder
Highly Skilled: Blower, Foreman, Rs. 13019 Rs. 501 Rs.11884 Rs. 457
Shift-In-Charge
14 HOTELS AND Labr/655(Law)/ Unskilled: Waiter, Washman, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
RESTAURANTS MW/2W/32/13 Peon, Utility Worker, Helper,
INCLUDING dated Cleaner, Sweeper, Canteen Boy.
BOARDING 29.12.2016
HOUSES, E ATING Semi-skilled: Helper of Technician Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
HOUSES, Service, Waiter Grade-I, Steward,
CANTEENS, CLUBS Assistant Supervisor
AND G UEST
HOUSES Skilled: Cook, Chief Cashier, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Accountant, Bar Tender, Assistant
Manager
Highly Skilled: Manager, Chief Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Executive
15 ICE CREAM AND Labr/656(Law)/ Unskilled Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
CANDY MW/2W/32/13
MANUFACTURING dated
29.12.2016
16 ICE F ACTORY Labr/657(Law)/ Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
MW/2W/32/13 Sweeper, Security Guard
dated Semi-skilled: Cup-filling Worker, Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
29.12.2016 Candy Pouching Worker
Skilled: Operator, Machine Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Operator
17 INFORMATION Labr/658(Law)/ Unskilled Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
T ECHNOLOGY MW/2W/32/13
INDUSTRY dated
29.12.2016
18 JEWELLERY Labr/659/ Unskilled Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
MANUFACTURING (Law)-MW/2W-
INDUSTRY 32/13 Dated
29.12.2016
19 L AUNDRIES, Labr/660/ Unskilled Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
L AUNDRY ( Law)MW/2W-
SERVICES, 32/13 Dated
CLEANING & 29.12.2016
DYEING PLANTS &
SHOPS
20 LEATHER GOODS Labr/661/ Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
MANUFACTORY (Law)-MW/2W- Security man, Checking Man,
32/13 Dated Packing Man, Production Worker
29.12.2016
Semi-skilled: Helper of Karigar, Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Stitcher, Switcher, Laturer
Skilled: Karigar, Flooring Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Lineman, Store-in-Charge
Highly Skilled: Designer, Lead Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Karigar
21 LOADING AND Labr/662/ Unskilled Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
UNLOADING (Law )MW/2W-
OPERATIONS 32/13 Dated
29.12.2016
22 MALLS, Labr/663/ Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
MULTIPLEXES, (Law)-MW/2W- Security Guard, House Keeping
DEPARTMENTAL 32/13 Staff, Washer Man
STORES AND Dated Semi-skilled: Counter Sales Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
MEGA STORES 29.12.2016 Personnel, Assistant Store Keeper,
Launder, Junior/ Assistant Clerk
Skilled: Engineering Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Assistant/Supervisor, Clerk, Office
Assistant, Accountant, Cashier
Highly Skilled: Office Supervisor / Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Administrator, Senior Clerk,
Checker, Production Manager
23 MANUFACTURE Labr/628/LC- Unskilled Rs. 9781 Rs.376 Rs. 8928 Rs. 343
OF RUBBER MW Dated.
PRODUCTS 20/12/2019 Semi Skilled / Durwan Rs. 10759 Rs. 414 Rs. 9820 Rs. 378
Skilled / Clerk Rs. 11836 Rs. 455 Rs.10802 Rs. 415
24 NON-BANKING Labr/652/ Unskilled: Office Boy, Peon, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
PRIVATE (Law)-MW/2W- Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard.
FINANCIAL 32/13 Dated
INSTITUTIONS 29.12.2016 Semi-skilled: Duftry. Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Skilled: Clerk, Executive OIC, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Junior Executive, Accountant,
Computer Operator.
Highly Skilled: Manager, Senior Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Executive
25 PRIVATE Labr/664/ Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Ward Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
HOSPITALS & (Law)-MW/2W- Boy, Ward Assistant, Ayah,
RESEARCH 32/13 Dated Attendant, Durwan, Peon, Security
CENTRES NOT 29.12.2016 Guard, House Keeping Assistant,
CARRIED ON BY Office Bearer, Canteen Boy,
GOVT. OR Sweeper
LOCAL
AUTHORITIES Semi-skilled: Lab Assistant, Blood Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Collector, Male Nursing Attendant,
Male Medical Assistant, Trained
Ayah, Receptionist, Assistant Cook,
Typist, Plumber, MGPS
Skilled: Nurse, O.T. Assistant, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Technician, X-Ray Technician,
C.T. Scan Technician, MRI
Technician, Laboratory Technician,
Dental Technician, Medical Record
Keeper, Supervisor, Clerk, Cashier,
Accountant, Cook, Pharmacist
Highly Skilled: Senior Nurse, Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Pathologist, Matron, Dietician,
Biochemist, Radiologist,
Administrative Executive, Sales
and Marketing Executive
26 REFRACTORY Labr/629/LC- Unskilled: General Rs. 9781 Rs.376 Rs. 8928 Rs. 343
INDUSTRY MW Mazdoor/Coolie/Kamin, Loader,
Dated. Unloader, Porter, Assistant
20/12/2019 Gardener, Tarman, Stegman,
Canteen Boy, Car cleaner, Peon,
Durwan, Security Guard
Semi-skilled: Crusher Mazdoor, Rs. 10759 Rs. 414 Rs. 9820 Rs. 378
Line Mazdoor, Grinder, Trolley
man, Stamper, Checker, Setter,
Semi-skilled Mason, Boiler man,
Carpenter, Mixing Attendant, Pump
Khalashi
Skilled: Turner, Fitter, Electrician, Rs. 11836 Rs. 455 Rs.10802 Rs. 415
Moulder, Fireman, Lathe man,
Pipe-plant Polisher, Kiln Setter,
Tindal Press Operator, Mixing
man-cum-Operator, Welder, Gas
Cutter, Blacksmith, Pattern Maker,
Mill Attendant, Poker man, Junior
Clerk, Typist, Compounder, Nurse,
Driver, Stock Keeper, Laboratory
Assistant
Highly Skilled: Head Mason, Rs. 13019 Rs. 501 Rs.11884 Rs. 457
Head Carpenter, Head
Fitter, Tindal, Shift
Moulder, Head Welder,
Head Turner, Moulder
Supervisor, Mechanical
Fitter, Senior Clerk, Head
Clerk, Accountant,
Supervisor, Security
Officer, Foreman, Chemist
27 ROLLING OF Labr/665 Unskilled Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
IRON RODS, /( Law)-
PLATES, MW/2W-32/13
ANGLES ETC. & Dated
ROLLING MILLS 29.12.2016
28 SALOONS AND Labr/666/ Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
BEAUTY (Law)-MW/2W- Sweeper, Assistant, House-keeping
PARLOUR 32/13 Dated Staff, Security Guard
29.12.2016
Semi-skilled: Front Office Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Employee.
Skilled: Hair Cutter, Hair Stylist, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Skin Specialist, Therapist,
Beautician.
Highly Skilled: Hair Dresser, Spa Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
Specialist, Dietician
29 SECURITY Labr/630/LC- Unskilled: Security Guard, Rs. 9781 Rs.376 Rs. 8928 Rs. 343
SERVICES MW Watchman, Durwan
Dated
Semi-skilled: Ex-Service man Rs. 10759 Rs. 414 Rs. 9820 Rs. 378
20/12/2019
Security Guard, Unskilled
Supervisor
Skilled: Field Supervisor, Ex- Rs. 11836 Rs. 455 Rs.10802 Rs. 415
Service man Field Supervisor,
Marketing Personnel, Guard with
Fire Arms, Gunman, Marketing
Personnel, Clerk, Accountant,
Cashier
30 WOOD WORKS Labr/668/ Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Rs. 9784 Rs. 376 Rs. 8930 Rs. 343
AND FURNITURE (Law)-MW/2W- Bearer, Van Puller.
INDUSTRY 32/13 Dated
29.12.2016 Semi-skilled: Assistant Carpenter, Rs. 10763 Rs. 414 Rs. 9821 Rs. 378
Assistant Fitter, Assistant Mistry.
Skilled: Carpenter, Fitting Mistry, Rs. 11840 Rs.455 Rs.10804 Rs. 416
Varnishing and Polishing Mistry.
Highly Skilled: Designer Rs. 13023 Rs. 501 Rs.11886 Rs. 457
(2) Implementing Areas:
Zone A: Areas under Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, Thermal Power Plant
areas including Township Areas.
Zone B: Rest of West Bengal.
(3) To arrive at daily rate, monthly rate shall have to be divided by 26 (to be rounded off to the nearest rupee) and to arrive at
weekly rate, daily rate shall have to be multiplied by 6;
(4) A normal working day shall consist of eight hours of actual work and not less than half hour of recess, subject to 48 hours
of actual work in a week;