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Staffing and contract manpower agency in Rourkela
Rourkela grew around India’s first public-sector integrated steel plant. TNSL supplies and manages contract workforces for steel ancillaries, engineering units and plant service contractors across Rourkela and Kalunga.
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- District
- Sundargarh, Odisha
- Industrial areas
- Rourkela, Kalunga, Kansbahal
- Key industries
- Steel, ancillaries, refractories, engineering
- Institutions
- NIT Rourkela
The cluster
India’s first public-sector steel city, and its hockey capital.
Rourkela Steel Plant, built with German collaboration, began production in 1959 as the first integrated steel plant in India’s public sector. The city that grew around it hosts NIT Rourkela and the Birsa Munda stadium, one of the world’s largest hockey stadiums, built for the 2023 Hockey World Cup. The Kalunga industrial estate adds sponge iron, refractories and engineering.
Plant maintenance, material handling and ancillary manufacturing rely on contract workforces. Employers need contractors who meet strict safety standards and keep every record ready for inspection.
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 |
Coal mines, central public-sector plants and major ports fall in the central sphere, where the central government’s notified rates apply instead; TNSL applies whichever schedule covers your site.
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 Rourkela
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 Rourkela
How quickly can TNSL deploy contract workers in Rourkela?
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 Rourkela?
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 supply manpower for maintenance contracts at steel plants?
Yes. We supply fitters, welders, electricians, riggers and helpers with safety induction and medical fitness records, and handle wages and compliance so your contract stays audit-ready.
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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