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Staffing · Kalinganagar, Odisha
Staffing and contract manpower agency in Kalinganagar
Kalinganagar is one of India’s fastest-growing steel hubs and home to a TNSL client’s integrated steel plant. We supply and manage contract workforces for steel plants and ancillaries across the Kalinganagar industrial complex.
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- District
- Jajpur, Odisha
- Industrial areas
- Kalinganagar industrial complex, Duburi
- Key industries
- Integrated steel, stainless steel, ferro alloys
- Connectivity
- About 100 km from Bhubaneswar and Paradip
The cluster
Odisha’s new steel capital.
The Kalinganagar industrial complex in Jajpur district was planned to turn Odisha’s iron ore into steel close to the mines and the coast. Tata Steel’s integrated plant, commissioned in 2016 and since expanded, sits alongside Jindal Stainless and several other steel and ferro-alloy plants.
Expansions here bring waves of construction, commissioning and operations hiring. Employers need contractors who can scale up quickly, induct for safety and keep compliance airtight.
Clients TNSL staffs in and around Kalinganagar
Plants and sites where TNSL deploys and manages contract workforces.
- Tata SteelKalinganagar, Odisha
Wage and compliance costs in Odisha
As of October 2026. Rates are revised periodically; TNSL applies the rate in force on each payroll date.
Minimum wages (scheduled employments, 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027)
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 12,428 | 478 |
| Semi-skilled | 13,728 | 528 |
| Skilled | 15,028 | 578 |
| Highly skilled | 16,328 | 628 |
Statewide rates, basic wage plus VDA; monthly figures are 26 days of the daily rate. Source: Labour Directorate, Odisha.
Not levied
Professional Tax
Odisha abolished Professional Tax from 1 April 2026, so nothing is deducted from wages.
Applies
Labour Welfare Fund
Establishments with 20 or more employees pay ₹20 a year from each employee and ₹40 from the employer, deposited in two instalments by 15 July and 15 January.
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 Kalinganagar
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, Labour Welfare Fund and every other statutory obligation that applies in Odisha, with supporting records and challans shared as agreed.
- 04Licences and audits
Contract labour licence, registers and returns kept audit-ready for the principal employer.
Case studies
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Questions employers ask about staffing in Kalinganagar
How quickly can TNSL deploy contract workers in Kalinganagar?
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 Kalinganagar?
In Odisha, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker is ₹12,428 a month (₹478 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 Odisha?
In Odisha, there is no Professional Tax 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 support a plant expansion from commissioning to operations?
Yes. We plan manpower in phases with your project and operations teams, supply skilled trades and helpers with safety induction, and transition workers into operations roles as units come on stream.
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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