UP Minimum Wages Revised from 1 April 2026: What It Means for Security Guard Costs

On 17 April 2026 the Government of Uttar Pradesh notified revised minimum wages, applicable with effect from 1 April 2026. The revision followed labour unrest in Noida and Greater Noida earlier in April, where workers demanded higher wages amid rising living costs. A Labour Department review also found that wage revisions legally due in 2019 and 2024 had not been carried out, and the government has described the new order as an interim measure.

Three district categories

The new rates (basic pay plus variable dearness allowance) are set in three tiers:

• Category I - Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad
• Category II - districts with a Nagar Nigam (municipal corporation)
• Category III - all other districts

The new monthly rates

The notification does not list security guards by name, so the band that applies depends on how a role is classified. Ask your security agency which category and skill band it has used for each post.

What this means if you hire guards

• Check the wage line in your quotation. A professional quote shows the guard's wage, the employer's PF and ESI contributions, relievers, uniform and the agency's service charge separately.
• Be wary of rates below the floor. If a monthly rate per guard barely covers the minimum wage, statutory contributions or relievers are probably missing - and under the new labour codes, clients can carry risk for a vendor's defaults.
• Expect revisions. Contracts signed before April 2026 may need a wage-linked revision. A clear escalation clause avoids disputes.

Finest Forten Security Forces prepares itemised quotations so you can see exactly how the statutory wage is built into the price. Request a transparent quote.

Sources

• SCC Online - Uttar Pradesh revises minimum wages (18 Apr 2026)
• Wikipedia - 2026 Noida workers protest

Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. This article is general information, not legal advice. Wage rates and rules change; confirm current figures with the Uttar Pradesh Labour Department or the relevant authority.