The Railway Board issued a letter dated 28 October, referring to the Labour Bureau’s revised VDA order dated 30 September. (Image Source: Pixabay)
\n\nThe Ministry of Railways has revised Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) rates for contract workers employed in specified categories, with the updated rates taking effect from October 1, 2026. The revision will affect workers engaged in construction, maintenance, cleaning, security and loading and unloading activities, with the applicable wages determined by skill levels and geographical classifications.
\n\nThe Railway Board communicated the decision through a letter dated October 28, referring to the Labour Bureau's order issued on September 30. Railway authorities have been instructed to ensure that contractors comply with the prescribed minimum wage requirements.
\n\nThe revised allowance covers contract labourers employed across several types of work associated with infrastructure, maintenance and goods handling. The applicable rates depend on the nature of the job, the worker's skill category and the area in which the work is performed.
\n\nThe categories covered under the revised rates include:
\n\nRevised VDA Rates for Railway Contract Workers
\n\nThe Labour Bureau's revision of the Variable Dearness Allowance follows a rise in the average Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), which increased from 424.80 to…
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