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Bihar agricultural wages October 2026: notification, monthly rates and source discrepancy
Agricultural rates apply from 1 October 2026. The source fixes monthly amounts of ₹15,180 and ₹11,814 but conflicts on the unit for the ₹419 general-work entry.
- Jurisdiction
- Bihar
- Effective from
- 01 October 2026
- Issued on
- 03 November 2026
- Status
- Published
- Reference
- 03/CW-03/2026, notifications 236–237
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| Notification number | 03/CW-03/2026, notifications 236–237 |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 03 Nov 2026 |
| Effective date / period | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Jurisdiction | Bihar |
| Issuing authority | Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department, Government of Bihar |
| Subject | Gazette Notification |
| Status | Published |
Notification summary
What the notification says
Bihar’s agricultural wage notifications 236–237 dated 3 November 2026, file 03/CW-03/2026, specify revised rates from 1 October 2026. The government PDF includes both Hindi and English texts. The amounts and the difference in the stated unit for general agricultural work need to be read together.
What the source records
| Work category | Amount / entitlement in the source | Unit and verification note |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural operations other than harvesting | ₹419 | Hindi: per day; English translation: per month. The source contains conflicting units. |
| Tractor driver and pump operator | ₹15,180 | Per month in both language tables |
| Tractor/pump khalasi, chowkidar and sipahi | ₹11,814 | Per month; Hindi table also lists halwaha |
| Harvesting | One bundle out of ten harvested bundles | Output-based entitlement stated in the notification |
Source discrepancy: the ₹419 row is labelled “प्रतिदिन” in Hindi Schedule II and “PerMonth” in the English table. This article flags the discrepancy without silently changing either text. Obtain clarification from the department before treating that row as a machine-ready payroll slab.
The notification also describes the CPI calculation as provisional and provides for ex-post-facto State Advisory Board approval after the Board is constituted. Its conversion rule uses 26 between daily and monthly wages.
Payroll review
- Separate general agricultural work, designated monthly roles and harvesting in the wage register.
- Retain both language tables and seek written clarification on the inconsistent ₹419 unit and the category wording.
- Compare the undisputed monthly entries with payments from October onward and track subsequent departmental corrections.
Frequently asked questions
Why is there no automatic rate table for payroll import?
The source has a material unit inconsistency in one row. The article preserves the verified amounts and directs readers to both texts.
Does the issue date postpone the revision until November?
The notification expressly specifies 1 October 2026 as its effective date.
Is the harvesting entry a rupee amount?
No. It describes a share of harvested bundles and should not be converted into an invented cash slab.
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03/CW-03/2026, notifications 236–237 · Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
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