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Staffing · Kolkata–Howrah, West Bengal
Staffing and contract manpower agency in Kolkata–Howrah
TNSL works with several Kolkata-headquartered groups and staffs plants in and around the city, from power stations and electrical-goods factories to transmission-tower and food plants. We handle West Bengal’s wages, Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund for every worker.
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- Districts
- Kolkata, Howrah, Nadia, South 24 Parganas
- Industrial areas
- Howrah, Uluberia, Kalyani, Bantala, Budge Budge, Panchla
- Key industries
- Engineering, power, FMCG, steel structures, jute
- Wage zone
- Zone A in municipal and development-authority areas
The cluster
Eastern India’s oldest industrial heartland.
Industry along the Hooghly began in the nineteenth century with jute mills and engineering works, and Howrah’s foundries and workshops once earned it the name Sheffield of the East. Today the region adds power generation, electrical goods, FMCG, steel structures and food processing, with newer estates at Uluberia, Kalyani and Bantala.
Employers here deal with established unions, long-serving workforces and detailed state rules. They need contractors who know West Bengal’s wage zones, Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund, and who keep every register in order.
Clients TNSL staffs in and around Kolkata–Howrah
Plants and sites where TNSL deploys and manages contract workforces.
- CESCBudge Budge, Southern and Titagarh generating stations, Kolkata
- ITC LimitedPanchla, Howrah (snacks)
- Orient ElectricKolkata
- Skipper LimitedUluberia, Howrah
Wage and compliance costs in West Bengal
As of October 2026. Rates are revised periodically; TNSL applies the rate in force on each payroll date.
Minimum wages (common rates for scheduled employments, 1 July to 31 December 2026)
Zone A: municipal corporations, municipalities, notified areas and development authority areas
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 10,558 | 406 |
| Semi-skilled | 11,615 | 447 |
| Skilled | 12,777 | 491 |
| Highly skilled | 14,054 | 541 |
Zone B: the rest of the state
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 9,760 | 375 |
| Semi-skilled | 10,733 | 413 |
| Skilled | 11,807 | 454 |
| Highly skilled | 12,990 | 500 |
Kolkata, Howrah and other municipal or development-authority areas fall in Zone A; sites in rural blocks fall in Zone B.
Notified on 22 June 2026, including dearness allowance; daily figures are the monthly rate divided by 26. A few employments, including engineering units with fewer than 50 workers, have marginally different rates. Source: Labour Department, West Bengal.
Applies
Professional Tax
From 1 October 2026, salaries up to ₹20,000 a month are exempt. Above that the tax is ₹100 a month up to ₹30,000, ₹140 up to ₹50,000, ₹170 up to ₹1 lakh and ₹208 above ₹1 lakh.
Applies
Labour Welfare Fund
Employees contribute ₹3 and employers ₹30 per employee every six months, deposited 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 Kolkata–Howrah
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, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund and every other statutory obligation that applies in West Bengal, 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
Staffing results our clients can measure.
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Questions employers ask about staffing in Kolkata–Howrah
How quickly can TNSL deploy contract workers in Kolkata–Howrah?
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 Kolkata–Howrah?
In West Bengal, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker (Zone A: municipal corporations, municipalities, notified areas and development authority areas) is ₹10,558 a month (₹406 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 West Bengal?
In West Bengal, 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.
Do you understand West Bengal’s compliance requirements?
Yes. We apply the state’s Zone A and Zone B wage rates, Professional Tax and half-yearly Labour Welfare Fund correctly, keep registers and returns in order, and share every challan with you.
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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