MINIMUM WAGES

NOTES:
1. There will be no distinction between the minimum wages of male or female and adult or non-adult for the same and similar nature of work.
2. Wages of Apprentices shall be regulated under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 (No. 52 of 1961)
3. Where any class of work is performed on piece work basis, the wages shall not be less than the time rate prescribed for that category.
4. If any category of workers employed in the scheduled employment is not mentioned specifically, such category of workers shall not be paid less than the minimum rates of wages fixed for the similar category having the same skill.
5. 20% increase will be admissible over and above the minimum rates of wages to the workers working inside the tunnels.
6. 25 % increase shall be applicable over and above the minimum rates of wages in different categories of workers working in ‘Under Construction Hydro- Electric Power Projects’
located in Non- Tribal Areas.
7. 25% increase shall be applicable over and above the minimum wages in the Scheduled Tribal Areas in Himachal Pradesh. In case of workers working in the Under Construction Hydro- Electric Power Projects’ in Tribal Areas an additional 10% increase shall be applicable.

The definition of unskilled/semiskilled/skilled/highly skilled will be as under:-
(i) Skilled.—An unskilled employee is one who does operations that involve the performance of simple duties, which require the experience of little or no independent judgment or previous experience although familiarity with the occupational environment is necessary. His work may thus require in addition to physical exertion familiarity with variety of articles or goods.
(ii) Semi–skilled.—A semiskilled worker is one who does work generally of defined routine nature wherein the major requirement is not so much of the judgment, skill and but for proper discharge of duties assigned to him or relatively narrow job and where important decisions made by others. His work is thus limited to the performance of routine operations of limited scope.
(iii) Skilled.—A skilled employee is one who is capable of working efficiently of exercising considerable independent judgment and of discharging his duties with responsibility. He must posses a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the trade, craft or industry in which he is employed.
(iv) Highly Skilled.—A highly skilled worker is one who is capable of working efficiently and supervises efficiently the work of skilled employees

CATEGORIES:
Un-Skilled: Not specified
Semi skilled:
Taper Grade-III, Turner Grade-III, Driller Grade-III, Romer Grade- III, Shareman Grade-III, Machine man, Machinist/Operator Grade- III, Bragar Grade- III, Head Spinning Winder, Liner Grade- III,Press Operator Grade- III, Spray Painter Grade- III, Transfer Fixer Grade- III, Assembler Grade- III, Cobbler, Rubber Rosin Cutter, Tailor Grade- III,Material Checker, Fitter Frame, Numbering man, Frame Sender, Electroplater Grade-III, Mopper Grade- III, Grinder Grade- III, Pickler, Polishman, Buferman, Head Mechanic Operator Grade- III,Thread/Roller Operator Grade-III, Book- screw Machine Operator Grade- III, Feeder Grade-III, Dye Maker Grade- III, Welder Grade- III, Tin Smith Grade- III, Pipe Reader, Hammer man Grade- III, Electric Lineman Grade-III,Voucher Inspector Grade- III, Lister Diesel Engine Driver Grade-III, Oilman.
Skilled:
Taper Grade-II, Turner Grade-II, Driller Grade-II, Shaper Grade-II, Shaperman Grade-II, Slaughterman Grade-II, Machanist/ Operator/ Brager Grade- II, Liner Grade- II, Spray Painter Grade- II, Transfer Mixer Grade- II, Press Operator Grade- II, Assembler Grade- II, Tailor Grade- II, Electroplater Grade-II, Moper Grade- II, Grinder Grade- II,Head Machine Operator-II, Thread and Roller Machine Operator Grade-II, Book screw Machine Operator Grade-II, Gold Draw Machine Operator Grade-II, Fitter Grade-II, Carpenter/Pattern Maker Grade-II, Dye Maker Grade-II, Saister Grade-II, Welder Grade-II, Tinsmith Grade-II, Hammerman Grade-II, Blacksmith Grade-II, Tool Setter Grade-II, Electrical Lineman Grade-II, Electrician Grade-II, Armature Winder and Coil winder Grade-II, Cable Jointer Grade-II, Voucher Inspector Grade-II, Lister Diesel Engine Driver Grade-II, Moulder Grade-II, Supervisor, ITI Certificate Holder who are working in the same trade.
Highly Skilled:
Turner Grade-I, Grinding Machine Operator-I, Slaughterman Grade-I,
Miller Grade-I, Electroplater Grade-I, Gold Draw Machine Operator
Grade-I, Fitter Grade-I, Carpenter/Pattern Maker, Dye maker Grade-I,
Engraver Grade-I, Blacksmith Grade-I,Voucher Inspector, Moulder, Dye
Setter Grade-I, Tool Setter Grade-I, Electrician Grade-I,Shaperman

Clerical Staff
Cashier (Matriculate) Clerk, Salesman, Typist Storekeeper.

NOTES:
1. There will be no distinction between the minimum wages of male or female and adult or non-adult for the same and similar nature of work.
2. Wages of Apprentices shall be regulated under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961(No. 52 of 1961).
3. Where any class of work is performed on piece work basis, the wages shall not be less than the time rate prescribed for that category.
4. If any category of workers employed in the scheduled employment is not mentioned specifically, such category of workers shall not be paid less than the minimum rates of wages fixed for the similar category having the same skill.
5. 25 % increase shall be applicable over and above the minimum of wages in Tribal Areas in Himachal Pradesh. The definition of unskilled/semiskilled/skilled/highly skilled will be as under:-
(i) Unskilled: - An unskilled employee is one who does operations that involve the performance of simple duties, which require the experience of little or no independent judgment or previous experience although familiarity with the occupational environment is necessary. His work may thus require in addition to physical exertion familiarity with variety of articles or goods.
(ii) Semi-skilled: -A semiskilled worker is one who does work generally of defined routine nature wherein the major requirement is not so much of the judgment, skill and but for proper discharge of duties assigned to him or relatively narrow job and where important decisions made by others. His work is thus limited to the performance of routine operations of limited scope.
(iii) Skilled: - A skilled employee is one who is capable of working efficiently of exercising considerable independent judgment and of discharging his duties with responsibility. He must posses a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the trade, craft or industry in which he is employed.
(iv) Highly Skilled: - A highly skilled worker is one who is capable of working efficiently and supervises efficiently the work of skilled employees.

CATEGORIES:
Unskilled:
Helper/Shop Assistant/ Pelledar/ Chowkidar/Peon/Sweeper/ Masalchi/ Gateman/Waterman/ Cleaner/Packer/ Mazdoor/Lander/ Unlander/ Messenger/Clock Room Attendant/ Porter/ Bhishit/
Beldar/Fireman/ Pandi/ Posterman/ any other worker doing un skilled job.

Semi-Skilled:
Head porter, Pantryman/Coffee-Teamaker/Chapatiman/ Assistant Baker/Gate Keeper (Cinema)/ Asst. Lineman / Assistant Operator/ Binder/Assistant/ Bill Collector /Convesser / Cook/Assistant/Halwai/Book Binder/ Sticher/ Rullingcutting/Auctioners /Mali/ Sewerman/ Hotel Guide/Assistant Mistry/ Assistant Fitter/ Assistant Turner/AssistantWelder/ Assistant Electrician/AssistantSalesman/ Assistant Barbar/ Dhobi,Pressman/Boilerman/ Film Rewinder/ Waiter/Bearer/ Assistant Radio Machanic/Painter/WhiteWasher/Pakora and Chanamaker/Clerk (Nonmatric),Assistant Store Keeper/ Distributor andAssistant Machine man. Enquiry Attendent/
Telephone Attendent, ITI Certificate Holder.

Skilled: Blacksmith/Tinsmith/Watchmaker/Radio Mechanic/Carpenter/Plumber/Driver/Assistant Tailor/Cutter (Tailoring)/Generalmechanic/Halwai/Cook/Confectioner/Baker/ Steward/ Butler/ Fitter/Draughtsman/TelephoneOperator/Compounder/ Goldsmith./ Shoe Maker /Shawl-CarpetWeaving/Compositor/ Cinema Operator/Salesmen/Drycleaner/ Dyer/Barber/Regularmachineman/machinist/Welder/Moulder/ Cashier/ Clerk/ (Matric)/ Munim/ receptionist/Waiter/Bearer/ Storekeeper/ headwaiter/Head bearer (Western Style Hotels)/Lineman.ITI certificate holder who are working in the same trade.

Highly Skilled: Store Keeper/ Clerks (Graduates) Accountant /Head Cashier/ Head Cook/ Head Butler/Head Baker/ Head Confectioner/Head mechanic/ Electrician/ Foremen/ Supervisor./Tailor/Cutter (Tailoring)