Contents of the Wages (Central) Rules

The Wages (Central) Rules, 2026

Rule 8. Extent and conditions of working hours for certain categories of employees

Chapter II — Minimum WagesMade under The Code on Wages, 2019G.S.R. 343(E), 8 May 2026

Official text

The number of working hours for certain categories of employees under sub-section (2) of section 13 may exceed the normal working hours, specified in rule 5:

Provided that the overtime of these categories of employees shall be as per section 14.

Source: The Wages (Central) Rules, 2026, G.S.R. 343(E) — Gazette of India, p. 43 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 43 · official download · all sources