Notification No. S.O. 2702(E), Dated: 29.05.2026
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification prescribing the wage ceiling of ₹15,000 per month for the purposes of Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
The notification has been issued in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (89) of Section 2 of the Code.
1. Wage Ceiling Fixed at ₹15,000 Per Month
Pursuant to the notification, the wage ceiling for the purposes of Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020 has been fixed at:
₹15,000 per month
This threshold will be used for determining applicability and administration of provisions governed under the relevant chapter of the Code.
2. Notification Issued Under Section 2(89)
The Ministry has exercised powers under clause (89) of Section 2 of the Code on Social Security, 2020, to notify the prescribed wage ceiling.
The provision empowers the Central Government to specify the wage limit for implementing the relevant social security provisions.
3. Applicability to Chapter III
The notified wage ceiling applies specifically to Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020, which relates to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) framework.
The prescribed threshold will serve as an important reference point for determining coverage and compliance obligations under the chapter.
4. Significance of the Notification
By formally notifying the wage ceiling, the Government has provided clarity regarding the wage threshold applicable under the Employees’ Provident Fund provisions of the Social Security Code.
The notification supports uniform implementation and administration of social security benefits and obligations under the Code.
5. Objective of the Notification
The notification aims to operationalise the provisions of Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020, by prescribing a statutory wage ceiling for purposes related to the Employees’ Provident Fund.
The move facilitates regulatory certainty, effective compliance and smooth implementation of the social security framework under the Code.
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