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Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026
Final Central Rules notified on 8 May 2026, with prescribed procedures, forms and conditions under Code on Social Security, 2020. Read the applicable chapters and coverage provisions.
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- Central / All India
- Issued on
- 08 May 2026
- Status
- Current
- Reference
- G.S.R. 344(E)
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Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026
Final Central Rules notified on 8 May 2026, with prescribed procedures, forms and conditions under Code on Social Security, 2020. Read the applicable chapters and coverage provisions.
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Act / Code: Code on Social Security, 2020. G.S.R. 344(E)
Source and cited clauses reviewed on 21 October 2026. Read the original document, applicable notifications and establishment-specific conditions together.
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G.S.R. 344(E) · Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India
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