The Government of Uttar Pradesh on October 21, 2026, issued a notification regarding revision of Variable Dearness Allowance and Minimum Wages in 74 scheduled employments.
The following has been stated: -
•The Government of Uttar Pradesh has revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for employees in 74 scheduled employments, effective from October 01, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
•The revised VDA is based on the average All-India Consumer Price Index (Base Year 2001=100) of 431 for January–June 2026, against the base average of 400.
•The monthly minimum wages, including VDA, for unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers are ₹13,883.59, ₹15,271.41 and ₹17,106.39, respectively, in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad; ₹13,189.68, ₹14,507.46 and ₹16,250.86 in municipal corporation districts; and ₹12,530.25, ₹13,782.30 and ₹15,438.42 in other districts.
•Employers must comply with the revised wage rates, subject to provisions safeguarding employees' existing higher wages and applicable daily and hourly wage requirements.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: I/1498869/2026-2041256]
