Best HRMS Software In West Bengal
Complete mobile-first HR software, biometric attendance & workforce automation for enterprises in West Bengal, set up for the state's professional tax, labour welfare fund and minimum wage rules.
West Bengal payroll follows state-specific rules. Professional Tax applies: New schedule for salaried employees from 1 October 2026 (final schedule No. 1607-F.T. dated 16 September 2026, after draft 1407-F.T. of 18 August 2026, under the enabling amendment 756-L dated 7 August 2026): salaries up to ₹20,000 are exempt. Until 30 September 2026 the earlier slabs applied (nil up to ₹10,000, then ₹110, ₹130, ₹150 and ₹200). Labour Welfare Fund is paid half-yearly. Minimum wage for unskilled work in Zone A is ₹10,558 a month (revision cycle: Biannual (January & July)).
West Bengal's rules, already built in
No chasing state notifications: Sleet applies these automatically.
West Bengal holidays for 2026
24 holidays on the West Bengal list. Load them into leave and attendance once, and Sleet applies them to every employee in West Bengal.
West Bengal holiday list 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 (Mon) | Birthday of Swami Vivekananda | Public |
| Jan 23 (Fri) | Netaji Subhash Chandra Jayanti / Saraswati Puja | Public |
| Jan 26 (Mon) | Republic Day | Public |
| Feb 15 (Sun) | Maha Shivratri | Public |
| Mar 3 (Tue) | Doljatra (Holi) | Public |
| Mar 4 (Wed) | Day after Doljatra | Public |
| Mar 26 (Thu) | Ram Navami | Public |
| Mar 31 (Tue) | Mahavir Jayanti | Public |
| Apr 3 (Fri) | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 15 (Wed) | Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) | Public |
| May 1 (Fri) | Buddha Purnima | Public |
| May 9 (Sat) | Rabindra Jayanti | Public |
| May 28 (Thu) | Bakri Id / Id-ul-Zuha | Public |
| Jun 26 (Fri) | Muharram | Public |
| Jul 16 (Thu) | Rathayatra | Public |
| Aug 15 (Sat) | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 26 (Wed) | Milad-un-Nabi | Public |
| Aug 28 (Fri) | Rakhi Purnima | Public |
| Sep 4 (Fri) | Janmashtami | Public |
| Oct 15–24 (Thu) | Durga Puja | Public |
| Nov 8 (Sun) | Kali Puja | Public |
| Nov 11–12 (Wed) | Bhai Dwitiya & Following Day | Public |
| Nov 24 (Tue) | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Public |
| Dec 25 (Fri) | Christmas Day | Public |
Dates tied to the lunar calendar can move. Check the state notification.
Professional tax in West Bengal
| Monthly salary | PT |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹20,000 | Nil (exemption doubled from ₹10,000) |
| ₹20,001 to ₹30,000 | ₹100/mo |
| ₹30,001 to ₹50,000 | ₹140/mo |
| ₹50,001 to ₹1,00,000 | ₹170/mo |
| Above ₹1,00,000 | ₹208/mo (₹2,496 annually) |
Monthly deduction, capped at ₹2,496 a year. Due: 21st of next month.
Labour welfare fund
Half-Yearly: ₹3 from the employee and ₹30 from the employer (₹33 in all), paid to the WB Labour Welfare Board.
Due by 15 July and 15 January.
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