This page shows the current applicable minimum wage for workers in Chemical Works in Jharkhand. Whether you operate a chemical plant or work on the shop floor, the figures below reflect the rate that the Jharkhand government has notified for this scheduled employment by skill category and zone.
Minimum wage rates for Chemical Works in Jharkhand
| Skill category | Area A / day | Area B / day | Area C / day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹515 | ₹491 | ₹467 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹540 | ₹515 | ₹491 |
| Skilled | ₹712 | ₹679 | ₹647 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹821 | ₹783 | ₹746 |
Rates effective 1 April to 30 September 2026.
What counts as Chemical Works
Chemical Works is a notified scheduled employment covering establishments engaged in the manufacture, processing, formulation, packing and handling of chemicals and chemical products, including acids, alkalis, dyes, fertilizers, pesticides and industrial gases. It also extends to allied activities such as chemical storage, effluent treatment and plant maintenance carried out within these units.
- Bulk and fine chemical manufacturing plants
- Acid, alkali and industrial gas production units
- Fertilizer and pesticide formulation and packing units
- Dyes, pigments and chemical intermediates factories
- Paint, varnish and coating manufacturing units
- Chemical storage depots and warehousing facilities
- Effluent treatment and chemical waste handling units
Typical roles and skill categories
- Plant and process operator
- Reactor and batch-plant attendant
- Boiler attendant
- Laboratory chemist and quality control assistant
- Chemical packing and filling worker
- Material handler and loader
- Maintenance fitter and electrician
- Safety and effluent-treatment operator
- Shift supervisor
In Chemical Works, unskilled rates usually apply to helpers, loaders and general cleaning staff, while semi-skilled rates cover packing, filling and machine-tending roles. Skilled and highly-skilled categories typically map to trained plant and reactor operators, boiler attendants, laboratory chemists and maintenance technicians who handle hazardous processes and instrumentation.
Who fixes this wage
Chemical Works is a notified scheduled employment for which the Jharkhand government fixes minimum wages by skill category, that is unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly-skilled, and frequently by geographical zone. Employers running chemical units in Jharkhand must pay at least the notified rate applicable to each worker's category and location.
How Jharkhand sets minimum wages
Jharkhand's Department of Labour arranges its rates across three areas, marked A, B and C, and quotes a daily figure for each skill category in every area. Only per-day rates appear, with no monthly column, and four skill grades are listed. The wages are linked to a variable dearness allowance, the current revision effective for the half-year from 1 April to 30 September 2026.
Common questions
What is the current minimum wage for Chemical Works in Jharkhand?
In Jharkhand, the minimum wage for Chemical Works currently runs from about ₹467 to ₹821 per day, depending on skill category and zone, effective 1 April to 30 September 2026. 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.
Which chemical units are covered by the Chemical Works minimum wage in Jharkhand?
The notification generally applies to establishments engaged in manufacturing, processing, formulating, packing and handling chemicals and chemical products, along with allied work such as storage, maintenance and effluent treatment. If your unit in Jharkhand carries out any of these activities, its workers are usually covered irrespective of the size of the plant.
How is a chemical worker's skill category decided for minimum wage purposes in Jharkhand?
Categorisation depends on the nature of the work and the training it demands, not on job title alone. A helper or loader is normally treated as unskilled, a machine tender or packer as semi-skilled, and a certified plant operator, boiler attendant or laboratory chemist as skilled or highly-skilled under the Jharkhand classification.
Is the dearness allowance included in the Chemical Works minimum wage in Jharkhand?
Yes, the minimum wage for this employment is normally made up of a basic rate plus a variable dearness allowance that the Jharkhand government revises periodically to reflect the cost of living. The rate shown on this page is the total of these components, and statutory safety measures such as personal protective equipment for hazardous work must be provided over and above it, not adjusted against it.
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