State Rules

The Uttar Pradesh Code on Social Security Rules, 2026

The rules were made in Hindi. The English text is the translation published by order of the Governor under clause (3) of Article 348 of the Constitution, which makes it the authoritative text in English. Rule headings are printed as marginal notes.

The Gazette has no Chapter XII: Chapter XI is followed by Chapter XIII.

Made under The Code on Social Security, 2020.

Notification text (preamble)

IN pursuance of the provisions of clause (3) of Article 348 of the Constitution of India, the Governor is pleased to order the publication of the following English translation of notification no. 1431/XXXVI-3–2026-1399661, dated August 27, 2026: No. 1431/XXXVI-3–2026-1399661 Dated Lucknow, August 27, 2026

WHEREAS the draft of The Uttar Pradesh Code on Social Security Rules, 2026 were published as required under sub-section (1) of section 154 and sub-section (1) of Section 156 of the Social Security Code, 2020 (Act no. 36 of 2020) in the Official Gazette vide Notification no. 427/36-03-2026-1399661, dated 10th of March, 2026 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of forty-five days from the date on which the Gazette containing the said notification was made available to the public; AND WHEREAS the aforesaid notification was made available to the public on 10th of March, 2026; AND WHEREAS suggestions and objections received from persons and stakeholders have been duly considered by the State Government; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers under sub-section (1) of Section 154 and sub-section (1) of Section 156 of the Social Security Code, 2020 (Act no. 36 of 2020) read with Section 24 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (Act no. 10 of 1897) and in supersession of,-(i) the Uttar Pradesh Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1975; (ii) the Uttar Pradesh Workmen’s Compensation (Occupational Diseases) Rules, 1964; (iii) the Uttar Pradesh Maternity Benefit Rules, 1983; (iv) the Uttar Pradesh Payment of Gratuity Rules, 1975; (iv) the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2009; and (vi) the Uttar Pradesh Unorganized Workers Social Security Rules, 2016; (vii) the Uttar Pradesh Code on Social Security Rules, 2021; except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Governor is pleased to make the following rules, namely:-

THE UTTAR PRADESH CODE ON SOCIAL SECRURITY RULES, 2026

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Contents

  1. Chapter I — Preliminary

  2. Chapter II — Social Security Organization

  3. Chapter III — Employees’ Insurance Court

  4. Chapter IV — Gratuity

  5. Chapter V — Maternity Benefit

  6. Chapter VI — Employee’s Compensation

  7. Chapter VII — Cess in Respect of Building and Other Construction Workers

  8. Chapter VIII — Finance and Accounts

  9. Chapter IX — Authorities and Complaince

  10. Chapter X — Offences and Penalties

  11. Chapter XI — Employment Information and Sharing

  12. Chapter XIII — Miscellaneous

  13. Forms, appendices and annexures