Notification Record & Forms
Notification details and the forms every employer needs, in one place.
- Issuing authority
- Government of Uttar Pradesh, Labour Section-3 (श्रम अनुभाग-3), acting under the authority of the Governor; notification signed "By order" by Dr. M.K. Shanmuga Sundaram, Principal Secretary
- Notified
- 12 August 2026 (Notification No. 1377/36-03-2026-1901341, Lucknow)
- Objection window
- 45 days from the date the draft gazette (Notification No. 426/36-03-2026-1901341, dated 10 March 2026) was made publicly available — now closed
- Legal basis
- Section 67(1) of the Code on Wages, 2019 (Act No. 29 of 2019), read with Section 24 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (Act No. 10 of 1897)
- Supersedes
- (a) Uttar Pradesh Payment of Wages Rules, 1936; (b) Uttar Pradesh Minimum Wages Rules, 1952; (c) Uttar Pradesh Wages Code Rules, 2021 — except as respects things already done/omitted before supersession
- Current Status
- In force (effective from 12 August 2026, the date of publication in the Official Gazette)
These rules operationalise the central Code on Wages, 2019 within Uttar Pradesh. Spread across 10 chapters plus forms/schedules, they cover: preliminary definitions; the methodology and norms for fixing minimum wage rates; permissible deductions from wages and their recovery; constitution of the State Advisory Board; nomination of a beneficiary for wages due on an employee's death; registers employers must maintain; the claims process before the designated authority; the inspection scheme (via Inspector-cum-Facilitator); officers empowered to impose penalties; and obligations around timely payment through contractors, workplace display of wage-related information, and annual electronic returns. A schedule at the end lists skilled/highly-skilled job categories (welders, riggers, surveyors, etc.) relevant to wage classification.
Forms under the State Rules
Due Dates
Compliance deadlines, forms and how often each one recurs.
| Compliance | Form | Compliance Frequency | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment of wages | — | Every wage period | Before the wage payment date fixed for employees, with the principal employer paying the contractor early enough for wages to reach workers on time |
| Issue of wage slip | Form IX | Every wage period | On or before the date wages are paid |
| Maintenance of wage register | Form I | Ongoing | Updated for every wage period and preserved for 5 years after the last entry |
| Maintenance of employee register | Form II | Ongoing | Updated whenever employee details change |
| Intimation of deduction to Inspector cum Facilitator | — | As and when a deduction is made | Within 10 days from the date of the deduction |
| Revision of variable dearness allowance | — | Twice a year | Before 1 April and before 1 October every year |
| Deposit of compounding amount | Form X | As and when applicable | Within 15 days from the date of the compounding notice |
| Filing of annual return | — | Annual | Filed electronically in the format prescribed under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code Rules |
Key Provisions
What changed under the Code, and what it means for payroll.
Old Law vs. New Law
What employers followed before, against what applies now — point matched against point.
| On this point | Before — earlier law | Now — the new Code |
|---|---|---|
| Governing framework | Three separate rule sets: the Payment of Wages Rules 1936, the Minimum Wages Rules 1952, and the 2021 Code on Wages Rules, which never actually came into force | One consolidated set of rules covering minimum wages, timely payment, deductions, bonus and claims |
| Minimum wage criteria | Fixed employment by employment under a scheduled list | Fixed by skill category, unskilled, semi skilled, skilled and highly skilled, along with geography, applicable across occupations |
| Dearness allowance revision | Followed the timelines under the earlier notifications | Fixed at twice a year, before 1 April and before 1 October, tied to the Consumer Price Index |
| Registers | Separate registers maintained under the older Acts | A single consolidated register in Form I covering wages, overtime, fines and deductions |
| Wage slip | No single standard form mandated | A mandatory wage slip in Form IX for every wage period |
| Deduction ceiling | Regulated under the Payment of Wages Act provisions | Capped at 50 percent of wages in a wage period, with a carry forward mechanism |
| Dispute resolution | Handled under separate claim procedures for each Act | A single claims and appeal mechanism before the Authority and the Appellate Authority |
| Compliance mode | Physical registers and manual filing | Registers, notices and returns can be maintained and filed electronically |
Applicability
Who the Code covers, and who gets special or exempt treatment.
Covered
- Every employee working in an establishment covered under the Code on Wages 2019 in Uttar Pradesh, across organised and unorganised sectors, in occupations graded as unskilled, semi skilled, skilled or highly skilled
- Employers required to pay wages, issue wage slips, maintain registers and follow deduction limits
Exempted / special treatment
- State Government employees are kept outside the minimum wage fixation process under these rules
- Employees on shifts that cross midnight get their rest day and daily working hours counted under a special 24 hour window rule
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what employers ask us most about this rule.
What is the Uttar Pradesh Code on Wages Rules 2026?
It is a draft set of state rules that will govern minimum wages, timely payment, deductions and bonus once the central Code on Wages 2019 takes effect in Uttar Pradesh.
Has this law come into effect yet?
No. It is still a draft. The government published it on 10 March 2026 for public objections, and no final notification has been issued as of this writing.
Which older rules does it replace?
It replaces the Uttar Pradesh Payment of Wages Rules 1936, the Uttar Pradesh Minimum Wages Rules 1952, and the Uttar Pradesh Code on Wages Rules 2021, none of which will stay in force once this draft is finally notified.
Who has to follow these rules?
Every employer and employee covered under the Code on Wages 2019 within Uttar Pradesh, across both organised and unorganised establishments.
Do State Government employees come under these rules?
Not for the purpose of minimum wage fixation. The rules specifically keep State Government employees outside that provision.
How will minimum wages be worked out under the new rules?
The state will look at a standard family's food, clothing, housing, fuel and other needs, along with the skill level and location of the job, before fixing a minimum wage.
How often does dearness allowance change?
Twice a year, once before 1 April and again before 1 October, based on movement in the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers.
What records must an employer keep?
A wage register in Form I, an employee register in Form II, and a nomination register, along with copies of the wage slips issued to staff.
Is a wage slip compulsory?
Yes. Every employer must issue a wage slip in Form IX for each wage period, either on paper or electronically.
How much can an employer deduct from an employee's wages?
Total deductions in a wage period cannot go beyond 50 percent of that employee's wages, and any amount over that limit carries into later periods.
Sources
Where every fact on this page comes from.
For informational purposes only — not legal advice. State rules referenced here are subject to change on final notification. Verify current status with our compliance team before acting.