Patna, Bihar – The Labor Resources Department of Bihar has officially announced a revision in the minimum wage rates across the state. Taking effect from April 1, 2026, these updates are part of the mandatory periodic adjustment of the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) to keep pace with the rising cost of living.
The amended rates for all the categories are as below:-
| BIHAR SHOPS AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS | ||||
| Rates w.e.f 01/04/2026 | ||||
| S.NO | Category of workers | From Dated 01.09.2022 + 01.10.2022+ 01.04.2023+01.10.2023+01.04.2024+01.10.2024+01.04.2025+01.10.2025 Minimum Wages Fixed (In Rs.) | Amount of V.D.A which is effective from the date 01.04.2026 (In Rs.) | Total rates of wages effective from the date 01.04.2026 (In Rs.) (3+4) |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 1 | Unskilled | 366.00 + 7.00 + 15.00 + 7.00+15.00 +2.00+12.00+4.00 =428.00 | 8.00 | 436.00 per day |
| 2 | Semi-Skilled | 380.00 + 8.00 + 15.00 +8.00+15.00 + 2.00+12.00+4.00 = 444.00 | 8.00 | 452.00 per day |
| 3 | Skilled | 463.00 + 9.00 + 19.00 + 9.00+19.00 + 2.00+15.00+5.00 =541.00 | 10.00 | 551.00 per day |
| 4 | Highly Skilled | 566.00 + 11.00 + 23.00 +11.00+23.00 + 2.00 +18.00+6.00= 660.00 | 12.00 | 672.00 per day |
Revised Bihar minimum wages notification attached for your reference.
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Bihar MW w e f 01 04 2026 new.pdf
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