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Minimum Wages in Puducherry

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Rates in force

Minimum wages in Puducherry

  • In force from 1 April 2026
  • Valid until 31 March 2027
  • Revised dearness allowance once a year, from 1 April

Checked against the notification on 2 November 2026

Lowest monthly minimum wage₹12,589Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery Boy, Messenger, Sweeper, Room Boy, general workers (lowest) · Whole UT (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam) - no zones · ₹484.19 a day

₹12,589 = basic ₹11,131 + VDA (dearness allowance) ₹1,458

BasicVDA

Applies to: Shops and establishments, by class of employment (one rate for the whole territory). Notification: Basic pay: G.O. Ms. No. 09/AIL/Lab./G/2024 (in force from 20.09.2024). Dearness allowance from 1.4.2026: consumer price index 471 (order No. 1706/Lab/AIL/G/2025).

All rates by job title or class
CategoryZoneBasic / monthVDA / monthPer dayPer month
Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery Boy, Messenger, Sweeper, Room Boy, general workers (lowest)Whole UT (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam) - no zones₹11,131₹1,458₹484.19₹12,589
Bill Collector, Booking Clerk, Godown Keeper, Asst Salesman, Receptionist, Tally Clerk, Weighman, Security Guard, DriverWhole UT (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam) - no zones₹11,192₹1,458₹486.54₹12,650
Cashier, Clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales Representative, Bill Writer, Compounder, Electrician, PhotographerWhole UT (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam) - no zones₹11,242₹1,458₹488.46₹12,700
Asst Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales Executive, Purchaser, Storekeeper, Agent, Hair Dresser, mechanicsWhole UT (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam) - no zones₹11,283₹1,458₹490.04₹12,741
Manager, Sales Manager, Field Officer, Development Officer, Office in-charge, Pharmacist, ChemistWhole UT (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam) - no zones₹11,695₹1,458₹505.88₹13,153
  • The dearness allowance from 1 April 2026 is ₹1,458 a month ((471 − 426) × ₹32.40).
  • Daily rate = monthly rate ÷ 26.

Sources: Gazette of Puducherry Extraordinary No.125 dated 20.09.2024 - G.O. Ms. No. 09/AIL/Lab./G/2 · Puducherry Labour Dept Order No. 1706/Lab/AIL/G/2025 dated 28.04.2026 - CPI points for cal · Puducherry Labour Dept Order No. 1706/Lab/AIL/G/2025 dated 19.12.2025 - CPI points 2021-22

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Puducherry Minimum Wages

Category Sub-category Grade Basic Per Month VDA Per Month Total Per Month
General Categories NA Manager 11695.00 0.00 11695.00
General Categories NA Office In-charge 11695.00 0.00 11695.00
General Categories NA Sales Manager 11695.00 0.00 11695.00
General Categories NA Field Officer 11695.00 0.00 11695.00
General Categories NA Development Officer 11695.00 0.00 11695.00
General Categories NA Assistant Manager 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
General Categories NA Accountant 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
General Categories NA Supervisor 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
General Categories NA Sales Executive 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
General Categories NA Purchaser 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
General Categories NA Storekeeper 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
General Categories NA Agent 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
General Categories NA Sales Promotion Employees 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
General Categories NA Cashier 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
General Categories NA Clerk 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
General Categories NA Typist-cum-Clerk 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
General Categories NA Typist 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
General Categories NA Stenographer 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
General Categories NA Salesman 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
General Categories NA Sales Representative 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
General Categories NA Auction Bidder 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
General Categories NA Tradesman 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
General Categories NA Bill Writer 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
General Categories NA Bill Collector 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Booking Clerk 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Bill Clerk 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Godown Keeper 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Assistant Salesman 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Godown In-charge 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Accounts Assistant 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Receptionist 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Lineman 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Tally Clerk 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Weighman 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Security Guard 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Driver 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
General Categories NA Peon 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Watchman 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Shop Assistant 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Helper 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Packer 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Attender 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Delivery Boy 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Messenger 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Lift Operator 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Shop Boy 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Water Boy 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Sweeper 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Gardener 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
General Categories NA Scavenger 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
Special Categories Chemist and Druggist Shops Pharmacist 11695.00 0.00 11695.00
Special Categories Chemist and Druggist Shops Chemist 11695.00 0.00 11695.00
Special Categories Chemist and Druggist Shops Compounder 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Hair Dressing Saloon/Beauty Parlour Hair Dresser 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Hair Dressing Saloon/Beauty Parlour Hair Cutter 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Hair Dressing Saloon/Beauty Parlour Beautician 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Photo Studios Photographer 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Photo Studios Photo Artist 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Photo Studios Assistant Photo Artist 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
Special Categories Photo Studios Assistant Photographer 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
Special Categories Service shops (Watch/Radio/Bicycle) Watch Mechanic 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Service shops (Watch/Radio/Bicycle) Radio Mechanic/Repairer 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Service shops (Watch/Radio/Bicycle) Audio and Video Mechanic/Repairer 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Service shops (Watch/Radio/Bicycle) Bicycle Fitter 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
Special Categories Optical shops Optical Mechanic Grinder/Purchaser 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Optical shops Refractionary Man 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Block Making and Rubber Stamp making Engraver 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Block Making and Rubber Stamp making Block maker 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Block Making and Rubber Stamp making Assistant Engraver 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
Special Categories Block Making and Rubber Stamp making Painter/Artist 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Electrical Light and Sound Service shops Electrician/Wireman/ Electrical Repairer 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Electrical Light and Sound Service shops Assistant Wireman 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
Special Categories Electrical Light and Sound Service shops Mike Operator 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
Special Categories Diagnostic Laboratory Radiographer 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Diagnostic Laboratory X-Ray Photographer 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Diagnostic Laboratory Laboratory Technician/Analyst 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Chief Accountant 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Office Superintendent 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Secretary 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Auditor 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Personal Assistant 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery sh Junior Development Officer 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Legal Assistant 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Room Boy 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Canvassar 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Mason 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Plumber 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Painter 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Electrician 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Furniture Carpenter 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Furniture Polisher 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Furniture Rattan Worker 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Technician in Musical instrument shop 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Umbrella Fitting, Stitching and Cutting in Umbrell 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Polisher in Auto-Mobile Dealer shop 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Suitcase/All kinds of bags and purse makers (other 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Operator in Petrol Bunks 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Photo frame worker and cutter 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Skilled labour in Lift installing Establishments 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Air-condition Plant Operator 11283.00 0.00 11283.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Fruit Juice and Lassi makers in the shops 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Engraver in steel and aluminium vessels shops 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Firewood Cutter in firewood shop 11192.00 0.00 11192.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Tyre grinder in tyre resoling, retreading and tube 11242.00 0.00 11242.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Workers engaged in drying, storing, washing, measu 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers General workers in all shops and commercial establ 11131.00 0.00 11131.00
FAQs

Minimum wages in Puducherry: FAQs

What is the minimum wage in Puducherry in 2026?

From 1 April 2026, the lowest minimum wage in Puducherry for shops and establishments, by class of employment (one rate for the whole territory) is ₹12,589 a month (Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery Boy, Messenger, Sweeper, Room Boy, general workers (lowest), Whole UT (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam) - no zones), and the highest is ₹13,153. Puducherry fixes rates by job title or class rather than by skill level.

How often are minimum wages revised in Puducherry?

Puducherry revises its minimum wages dearness allowance once a year, from 1 April. The rates on this page are in force from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Does the minimum wage in Puducherry include VDA?

Yes. The minimum wage is the basic rate plus the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), which is revised with the consumer price index. Employers must pay at least the total of the two.

What happens if an employer pays less than the minimum wage in Puducherry?

Paying less than the minimum wage is an offence under the Code on Wages, 2019: a fine of up to ₹50,000, and for a repeat offence within five years, imprisonment of up to three months, a fine of up to ₹1,00,000, or both. The worker can also claim the shortfall. Overtime must be paid at least at twice the normal rate.

How can I make sure payroll in Puducherry follows the latest minimum wages?

Check each employee's gross wages against the rate for their skill level and zone every time Puducherry revises its rates. Payroll software such as Zimyo can apply the new rates and flag anyone paid below them.

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