This page shows the current applicable minimum wage for workers at petrol pumps and fuel stations in Jammu and Kashmir. It lays out the rates notified by skill category so that outlet owners, dealers, and forecourt staff can quickly check what is payable in Jammu and Kashmir.
Minimum wage rates for Petrol Pumps and Fuel Stations in Jammu and Kashmir
| Category of worker | Per day | Per month (26 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹311 | ₹8,086 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹400 | ₹10,400 |
| Skilled | ₹483 | ₹12,558 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹552 | ₹14,352 |
| Administrative / ministerial / accounts | ₹449 | ₹11,674 |
Rates effective 17 October 2022.
What counts as Petrol Pumps and Fuel Stations
Petrol pumps and fuel stations covers establishments that retail motor fuels such as petrol, diesel, CNG, and auto-LPG along with engine oils and lubricants to the public. It takes in the forecourt dispensing operations, on-site fuel storage and tanker decantation, and the allied convenience and vehicle-service activities run at the outlet.
- Retail petrol and diesel filling stations
- Highway fuel outlets and truck refuelling stations
- CNG and auto-LPG gas dispensing stations
- Company-owned company-operated (COCO) fuel outlets
- Dealer-operated and franchise petrol pumps
- Lubricant and oil-change bays attached to a fuel station
- Forecourt convenience stores and air, water, and washing service points at the outlet
Typical roles and skill categories
- Fuel-filling attendant (forecourt dispensing operator)
- Nozzle and pump operator
- Cashier and billing clerk
- Forecourt supervisor or shift in-charge
- Station manager
- Tanker unloading and decantation helper
- Lubricant and oil-change technician
- Security guard
- Housekeeping and cleaning staff
In this employment the unskilled category usually covers helpers, cleaners, and tanker-unloading hands; semi-skilled covers fuel-dispensing attendants and cashiers; skilled covers forecourt supervisors and lubricant or oil-change technicians. The highly-skilled category typically covers station managers and staff running automated dispensing, metering, and safety systems.
Who fixes this wage
Petrol pumps and fuel stations is a notified scheduled employment under the minimum wages framework, so the Jammu and Kashmir government fixes the minimum wages payable to workers at these outlets by skill category. In many cases the rate is also set by geographical zone or area class within Jammu and Kashmir.
How Jammu and Kashmir sets minimum wages
Jammu and Kashmir operates one statewide schedule without zonal divisions, setting rates for five categories of worker as both a daily amount and a monthly amount on a 26-day basis. Unlike states on a half-yearly cycle, its rates have stood since taking effect on 17 October 2022 and are not adjusted through a variable dearness allowance. Any change here comes through a fresh notification rather than automatic indexation.
Common questions
What is the current minimum wage for Petrol Pumps and Fuel Stations in Jammu and Kashmir?
In Jammu and Kashmir, the minimum wage for Petrol Pumps and Fuel Stations currently runs from about ₹311 to ₹552 per day and ₹8086 to ₹14352 per month, depending on skill category and zone, effective 17 October 2022. The exact figure by category is in the table below. Confirm the exact rate for your worker's skill category and zone in the table above, and against the latest official notification.
Are petrol pump fuel-filling attendants covered by minimum wages in Jammu and Kashmir?
Yes. Fuel-dispensing attendants at petrol pumps and fuel stations are covered by the minimum wage notified for this scheduled employment in Jammu and Kashmir, generally under the semi-skilled category. The exact rate follows the worker's skill classification and, where Jammu and Kashmir notifies zonal rates, the area in which the outlet is located.
How are shift and night duty at a fuel station treated for wage purposes?
Many fuel stations in Jammu and Kashmir run around the clock, so attendants and cashiers often work in rotating shifts, including at night. The notified minimum wage fixes only the base rate by skill category, and any overtime or extra shift work must be paid on top of that as required by the applicable labour rules in Jammu and Kashmir.
Does the minimum wage differ between a small standalone pump and a large highway outlet in Jammu and Kashmir?
The skill-category rate notified for petrol pumps and fuel stations applies to a worker regardless of the outlet's size, brand, or whether it is dealer-operated or company-operated. Where Jammu and Kashmir notifies zone or area-based rates, the outlet's location (for example an urban municipal area versus a rural or highway location) can change which zonal rate applies, while the classification by skill stays the same.
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