The Government of Tripura has revised the minimum wages across the state, effective from 1st April 2025. The Labour Department issued an official notification on 17th April 2025, detailing the updated wage rates applicable to various scheduled employments.
This revision includes an adjustment to the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), which has been recalculated based on the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period from 1st July 2024 to 31st December 2024. During this period, the CPI registered an average increase of 137 points.
Minimum Wages for Shops And Establishments in Tripura from April 2025
| Category of Workers/Employees | Minimum Basic Wages (Per Month) | Previous VDA (Per Month) | Present VDA (Per Month) | Total Minimum Rates of Wages (Per Month) |
| Skilled | ₹ 8,739.00 | ₹ 805.17 | ₹ 195.53 | ₹ 9,740.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 7,814.00 | ₹ 719.96 | ₹ 174.84 | ₹ 8,709.00 |
| Un-Skilled | ₹ 7,123.00 | ₹ 656.28 | ₹ 159.37 | ₹ 7,939.00 |
Skilled: Accountant, Sarkar, Welder, Fitter, Mechanic, Boring, Machine Man, Type Retreader, Head Mistry, Mistry, Radio Mechanic, Printer Mechanic, Dry Cleaner, Radio Mechanic, Black Smith, Printer Mechanic, Photographer, Clerk, Salesman, Compounder, Pharmacist, Cashier, Data Entry Operator.
Semi-Skilled: Weight Man, Hawker, Porter.
Un-Skilled: Peon, Night Guard, Leader.
Minimum Wages for Private Security Guards in Tripura from April 2025
| Category of Workers/Employees | Minimum Basic Wages (Per Month) | Previous VDA (Per Month) | Present VDA (Per Month) | Total Minimum Rates of Wages (Per Month) |
| Skilled | ₹ 11,797.00 | ₹ 1086.93 | ₹ 263.95 | ₹ 13,148.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 10,721.00 | ₹ 960.79 | ₹ 239.88 | ₹ 11,922.00 |
| Un-Skilled | ₹ 10,032.00 | ₹ 924.31 | ₹ 224.46 | ₹ 11,181.00 |
Skilled: Gunman, Clerk, Cashier, Accountant, Marketing Personnel, Field Supervisor, Data Entry Operator.
Semi-Skilled: Head Security Guard, Supervisor.
Skilled: Security Guard, Watchman, Darwan.
Minimum Wages for Hotels and Restaurants in Tripura from April 2025
| Category of Workers/Employees | Minimum Basic Wages (Per Month) | Previous VDA (Per Month) | Present VDA (Per Month) | Total Minimum Rates of Wages (Per Month) |
| Highly Skilled | ₹ 12,616.00 | ₹ 1162.39 | ₹ 282.28 | ₹ 14,061.00 |
| Skilled | ₹ 11,288.00 | ₹ 1040.03 | ₹ 252.57 | ₹ 12,581.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 9,296.00 | ₹ 856.49 | ₹ 207.99 | ₹ 10,360.00 |
Highly Skilled: Head Cook, Clerk, Cashier, Accountant, Receptionist, etc.
Skilled: Assistant Cook, Cook Helper, etc.
Semi-Skilled: Waiter, Service Boy, Server, Cleaner, etc.
Note
For Shops & Establishments, Private Security Guards and Hotels and Restaurants –
- To calculate daily wage rates, the Total Minimum Monthly Wage shall be divided by 26 and rounded up to the nearest rupee.
- The overtime rate will be twice the regular hourly wage.
Official Notification
Tripura Minimum Wages Notification April 2025 (PDF)
Official Website
You may visit the Official Website of Tripura Labour Department for more details.
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