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Staffing · Jalandhar, Punjab

Staffing and contract manpower agency in Jalandhar

Jalandhar is India’s sports-goods and hand-tools city. TNSL supplies and manages contract workforces for manufacturers and exporters across its Focal Point and industrial estates.

District
Jalandhar, Punjab
Industrial areas
Focal Point, Sports and Surgical Complex, Leather Complex
Key industries
Sports goods, hand tools, leather, rubber
Connectivity
NH-44, about 60 km from Ludhiana
The cluster

Where India’s sports goods and hand tools are made.

Jalandhar’s sports-goods industry, started by craftsmen who moved from Sialkot after Partition, now makes balls, protective gear, fitness equipment and team kit for brands around the world. The city is also one of India’s main centres for hand tools, rubber goods, leather and surgical instruments.

Export orders bring sharp peaks before major tournaments and seasons. Employers need extra skilled hands at short notice, without letting quality or compliance slip.

Wage and compliance costs in Punjab

As of October 2026. Rates are revised periodically; TNSL applies the rate in force on each payroll date.

Minimum wages (scheduled employments, from 1 May 2026)

CategoryPer month (₹)Per day (₹)
Unskilled13,486518.69
Semi-skilled14,383553.19
Skilled15,414592.84
Highly skilled16,601638.50

Notified by the Punjab Labour Department on 1 May 2026; monthly figures are 26 days of the daily rate. Separate rates apply to clerical and supervisory staff. Source: Labour Department, Punjab.

Applies

Professional Tax

Punjab levies its professional tax as the Punjab State Development Tax: ₹200 a month for employees whose income is above the income-tax exemption limit, deducted and deposited by the employer.

Applies

Labour Welfare Fund

Employees contribute ₹5 and employers ₹20 per employee each month, for establishments with 20 or more 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 Jalandhar

One accountable partner from sourcing to the last statutory filing.

  1. 01
    Sourcing and screening

    Workmen sourced through local field networks, ITIs and referrals, screened for skills, documents and fitness before deployment.

  2. 02
    Deployment and onboarding

    Offer letters, induction, uniforms and safety gear, with on-ground TNSL staff at higher volumes.

  3. 03
    Payroll and statutory dues

    Monthly wages at or above the applicable notified rate, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund and every other statutory obligation that applies in Punjab, with supporting records and challans shared as agreed.

  4. 04
    Licences and audits

    Contract labour licence, registers and returns kept audit-ready for the principal employer.

Questions employers ask about staffing in Jalandhar

How quickly can TNSL deploy contract workers in Jalandhar?

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 Jalandhar?

In Punjab, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker is ₹13,486 a month (₹518.69 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 Punjab?

In Punjab, Professional Tax applies and Labour Welfare Fund contributions apply. 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 add skilled workers quickly for export peaks?

Yes. We keep a pipeline of stitchers, machine operators, finishers and packers, screen for the skills your line needs, and scale numbers up and down with your order book.

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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Need a reliable workforce in Jalandhar?

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