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Staffing · Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Staffing and contract manpower agency in Agra
Agra is one of India’s largest footwear-manufacturing centres. TNSL supplies and manages contract workforces for footwear, foundry and processing units across the city.
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- District
- Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Industrial areas
- Sikandra, Foundry Nagar, Nunhai
- Key industries
- Footwear, leather, foundries, food
- Wage category
- UP Category II
The cluster
Beyond the Taj: one of India’s footwear capitals.
Agra is famous worldwide for the Taj Mahal, but it is also one of India’s biggest footwear clusters, making shoes for domestic brands and export markets, alongside foundries, engineering and food processing.
Because Agra sits within the Taj Trapezium Zone, industry here operates under strict environmental rules, which shapes the kind of manufacturing that grows. Footwear units in particular need skilled stitchers and finishers and steady, compliant workforces.
Wage and compliance costs in Uttar Pradesh
As of October 2026. Rates are revised periodically; TNSL applies the rate in force on each payroll date.
Minimum wages (1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027)
Category I: Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida, Greater Noida) and Ghaziabad
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 13,883.59 | 533.98 |
| Semi-skilled | 15,271.41 | 587.36 |
| Skilled | 17,106.39 | 657.94 |
Category II: other districts with a Nagar Nigam
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 13,189.68 | 507.30 |
| Semi-skilled | 14,507.46 | 557.98 |
| Skilled | 16,250.86 | 625.03 |
Agra has a Nagar Nigam, so Uttar Pradesh’s Category II rates apply.
Basic wage plus variable dearness allowance, as notified for the 74 scheduled employments in Uttar Pradesh. Source: Labour Department, Uttar Pradesh.
Not levied
Professional Tax
Uttar Pradesh does not levy Professional Tax on salaries.
Not applicable
Labour Welfare Fund
Uttar Pradesh does not have a Labour Welfare Fund contribution for employers or employees.
Applies
PF and ESI
EPF at 12% of PF wages from both employer and employee, and ESI at 3.25% (employer) and 0.75% (employee) for employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month. TNSL deposits both and shares the challans with you as agreed.
What TNSL handles for you in Agra
One accountable partner from sourcing to the last statutory filing.
- 01Sourcing and screening
Workmen sourced through local field networks, ITIs and referrals, screened for skills, documents and fitness before deployment.
- 02Deployment and onboarding
Offer letters, induction, uniforms and safety gear, with on-ground TNSL staff at higher volumes.
- 03Payroll and statutory dues
Monthly wages at or above the applicable notified rate, PF, ESI and every other statutory obligation that applies in Uttar Pradesh, with supporting records and challans shared as agreed.
- 04Licences and audits
Contract labour licence, registers and returns kept audit-ready for the principal employer.
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Questions employers ask about staffing in Agra
How quickly can TNSL deploy contract workers in Agra?
It depends on the numbers, skills and shifts. As a guide from our own work: for a greenfield cable plant near Ahmedabad we mobilised about 200 workmen in three months, and for an FMCG plant in Aligarh we deployed 125+ workers in 45 days. We agree a ramp-up plan with you before the first deployment.
What is the minimum wage for contract workers in Agra?
In Uttar Pradesh, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker (Category I: Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida, Greater Noida) and Ghaziabad) is ₹13,883.59 a month (₹533.98 a day), with higher rates for semi-skilled and skilled workers. The full table, with the effective date and source, is on this page.
Do Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund apply in Uttar Pradesh?
In Uttar Pradesh, there is no Professional Tax and there is no Labour Welfare Fund contribution. PF and ESI apply everywhere. TNSL deducts and deposits every applicable due and shares the supporting records and challans with you as agreed.
Can you supply skilled stitchers for footwear units?
Yes. We screen for practical skill on the line, supply stitchers, cutters, lasters and finishers alongside helpers, and keep a replacement pipeline for peak orders.
As the principal employer, what is my liability for contract workers?
Under contract labour law, the principal employer must ensure contract workers are paid on time and that PF, ESI and other dues are deposited; if the contractor fails, the liability can fall on you. TNSL removes that risk by paying on time, depositing every due, and keeping licences, registers and challans audit-ready for your inspection.
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