What goes into a lawful monthly rate for a security guard in Delhi, so you can compare quotations like for like.
A lawful monthly rate for a security guard in Delhi starts from the minimum wage notified by the Delhi government. Statutory contributions, relief cover, uniform, supervision and the agency's service charge are added, then GST. Knowing each part lets you compare quotations like for like.
The Delhi government notifies minimum monthly wages by skill category. These are the rates notified with effect from 1 April 2025, the latest Delhi notification we could confirm when this page was last checked in November 2026:
| Category | Minimum wage (₹ per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | 18,456 |
| Semi-skilled | 20,371 |
| Skilled | 22,411 |
| Clerical and supervisory (graduate and above) | 24,356 |
Delhi revises these rates from time to time. Every SSPS quotation uses the rate in force on the date it is issued, and states the category used for each post. Check the latest notification on the Delhi Labour Department website.
The category depends on the role and the person's qualifications. A gunman or supervisor is normally paid at a higher category than an unarmed guard.
| Component | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Employer EPF | 12% of wages towards the guard's provident fund, plus EDLI and admin charges. |
| Employer ESI | 3.25% of wages where the guard is covered by ESI, giving medical and accident cover. |
| Statutory bonus | At least 8.33% of wages for eligible employees. |
| Weekly off and leave cover | A post manned all seven days needs a reliever on the guard's weekly off and leave days. |
| Uniform and kit | Uniform and kit, supplied and replaced by the agency. |
| Supervision | Field officers, patrolling supervisors and the 24-hour control room. |
| Service charge | The agency's charge for recruitment, training, administration and margin. |
| GST | 18% on security services. For registered business clients, GST on security services from a non-company supplier is usually paid under reverse charge — we confirm this on the quotation. |
The minimum wage covers a normal working day. Hours beyond that must be paid as overtime at twice the ordinary rate, so a 12-hour post costs noticeably more than an 8-hour post. A site needing round-the-clock cover can use three 8-hour shifts or two 12-hour shifts; we will price both if you ask.
Tell us the site, the number of posts, the shift pattern and whether any posts need armed or supervisory staff. We will send an itemised rate as per the notified minimum wages.
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