Hiring For Furniture Carpenter

As per the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the minimum wage for semi-skilled carpenters in Delhi Zone I is INR 22,568 per month as of January 2026, including basic rate of INR 19,767 plus Variable Dearness Allowance of INR 2,801. This applies to construction sector workers under the Minimum Wages Act. Overtime is payable at twice the ordinary rate for hours exceeding 9 per day.

Eligibility requires passing Class 8th for entry-level carpenter training under NSQF Level 4, with 1 year of apprenticeship experience preferred via the Apprentices Act 1961. NCVT/SCVT certification from ITI in Carpenter trade is mandatory for skilled roles. No prior experience needed for freshers enrolling in Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 in 2026.

Required documents include Aadhaar card, PAN card, 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate if applicable, and bank details for profile registration on NCS. Upload a scanned resume and skills assessment certificate from RPL under Skill India. Applications for 2026 vacancies open year-round with employer verification mandatory.

Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996, carpenters work 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week, with one weekly off on Sunday. Eligible for 12 days casual leave, 12 days earned leave, and 18 days medical leave annually after 90 days continuous work. Maternity benefit is 26 weeks for women workers.