Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
Under the Building And Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act, 1996, consider the following:
(i) Whoever, being under an obligation to furnish a return under this Act, furnishes any return knowing, or having reason to believe, the same to be false shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
(ii) Whoever, being liable to pay cess under this Act, wilfully or intentionally evades or attempts to evade the payment of such cess shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
(iii) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this section save on a complaint made by or under the authority of the Central Government.
A)
All option are true
B)
All option are false
C)
(i) is True but (ii) is False
D)
(i) is False but (ii) is True
These statements track the penal provision in the Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act, 1996.
(i) is true: furnishing a false return knowing, or having reason to believe, it to be false is punishable with imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to Rs. 1,000, or both.
(ii) is true: wilfully or intentionally evading, or attempting to evade, payment of cess is punishable with imprisonment up to 6 months, or with fine, or both.
(iii) is also true: no court can take cognizance of an offence under the section except on a complaint made by or under the authority of the Central Government.
Therefore, all three statements are correct.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
An index number in relation to employees in any scheduled employment in respect of which minimum rates of wages have been fixed under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 is known as:
A)
Cost of living Index Number
B)
Wholesale Price Index
C)
Consumer Price Index
D)
Cost of Products and Services
Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the term used for the index number relating to employees in a scheduled employment, for whom minimum wages have been fixed, is the Cost of living Index Number. It is used to adjust wages according to changes in the cost of living. Wholesale Price Index and Consumer Price Index are broader economic indices, but the Act specifically refers to the cost of living index.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
If the registering officer is satisfied, either on a reference made to him in this behalf or otherwise, that the registration of any establishment has been obtained by misrepresentation or suppression of any material fact or that the provisions of this Act are not being complied with in relation to any work carried on by such establishment, or that for any other reason the registration has become useless or ineffective and, therefore, requires to be revoked, he may revoke the registration:
A)
after giving an opportunity to the employer of the establishment to be heard
B)
immediately without any condition
C)
after payment of prescribed penalties
D)
opportunity to the employer of the establishment to be heard is not mandatory
Under the Building and Other Construction Workers (RE&CS) Act, 1996, the registering officer may revoke registration if it was obtained by misrepresentation/suppression of facts, if the Act is not being complied with, or if the registration has become useless or ineffective. However, such revocation can be done only after giving the employer of the establishment an opportunity of being heard. Hence option (a) is correct. Options (b) and (d) are incorrect because natural justice requires a hearing, and option (c) is not part of the statutory condition for revocation.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
A building worker who has been registered as a beneficiary under the Building and other Construction Worker (RE&C of Service) Act, 1996 shall, until he attains the age of sixty years, contribute to the Fund at such rate:
A)
per annum
B)
per mensem
C)
per tri weekly
D)
per week
Under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, a registered building worker contributes to the Welfare Fund at the prescribed rate **per annum** until he attains the age of sixty years. Therefore, option (a) is correct. The other options—per mensem, per tri weekly, and per week—do not match the statutory wording.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
According to Section 2(h) of the Trade Unions Act, 1926, a Trade Union can be:
A)
Temporary only
B)
Permanent only
C)
Neither Temporary nor Permanent
D)
Both Temporary and Permanent
Section 2(h) of the Trade Unions Act, 1926 defines a Trade Union as any combination, whether temporary or permanent, formed primarily to regulate relations between workmen and employers or among workmen. Therefore, a trade union may be both temporary and permanent. Options (a), (b), and (c) are incorrect because the Act expressly includes both forms.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following is not included under the definition of wages given under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936?
A)
Basic Wage
B)
Dearness Allowance
C)
Incentive
D)
Gratuity
Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, 'wages' includes basic wage and dearness allowance, and also other remuneration if paid regularly. However, gratuity is not included in the statutory definition of wages. Therefore, the correct answer is Gratuity. Options (a) Basic Wage and (b) Dearness Allowance are included, and (c) Incentive can be part of remuneration depending on the terms, but gratuity is specifically excluded.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
The Building and other Construction Worker (RE&C of Service) Act, 1996 applies to every establishment which employs, or had employed on any day of the preceding twelve months, __________ building workers in any building or other construction work.
A)
Twenty or more
B)
Ten or more
C)
Thirty or more
D)
Fifty or more
Under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, the Act applies to every establishment which employs, or had employed on any day of the preceding twelve months, 20 or more building workers in any building or other construction work. Hence, option (a) is correct. The other options are incorrect because the statutory threshold is specifically 20 workers, not 10, 30, or 50.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
Creation of a political fund by trade unions under the Trade Union Act is:
A)
Compulsory
B)
Optional
C)
by donation from political parties
D)
No such provision in the Act
Under the Trade Unions Act, 1926, a registered trade union may create a separate political fund, but it is not compulsory. Contributions to the political fund must be voluntary and separate from ordinary union funds. Therefore, creation of a political fund is optional. Option (a) is wrong because it is not mandatory, (c) is wrong because the fund is not created by donation from political parties, and (d) is wrong because the Act does provide for such a fund.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
The registrar of Trade Union withdraws a certificate on the ground that it was obtained by fraud, the trade union wants to challenge the order of registrar. Advise with reference to the provisions of the Trade Union Act.
A)
as per Section 11 of the Act, may file an appeal to the High Court; where the head office of the Trade Union is situated within the limits of a Presidency-town
B)
as per Section 11 of the Act, may file an appeal to such Court, not inferior to the Court of an additional or assistant Judge of a principal Civil Court of original jurisdiction, as the appropriate Government may appoint in this behalf for that area; where the head office is situated in any other area
C)
Neither (a) nor (b)
D)
Both (a) and (b)
Under Section 11 of the Trade Unions Act, an appeal lies against an order of the Registrar withdrawing or cancelling the certificate of registration. If the head office of the trade union is situated within the limits of a Presidency-town, the appeal is to the High Court. In any other area, the appeal lies to such court, not inferior to the Court of an Additional or Assistant Judge of a Principal Civil Court of original jurisdiction, as the appropriate Government may appoint. Therefore, both statements (a) and (b) are correct.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
Vacancies in employment connected with the staff exempted under Section 3(1)(e) of the Employment Exchange (Compulsary Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 is
A)
The Supreme Court
B)
Parliament
C)
Local Municipalities
D)
Private Schools
Section 3(1)(e) of the Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 exempts vacancies in establishments connected with the staff of Parliament and of the Legislature of any State. Therefore, vacancies connected with the staff exempted under this clause relate to Parliament. The other options do not match this statutory exemption.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
If an employee has worked on any day in excess of the normal working hours, he is eligible for __________ under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
A)
Overtime rate
B)
Minimum wages rate
C)
(a) or (b) whichever is higher
D)
(a) or (b) whichever is lower
Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, if an employee works in excess of the normal working hours on any day, he is entitled to overtime wages at the overtime rate. The Act does not allow payment at the ordinary minimum wages rate for such extra hours. Therefore, option (a) is correct. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect because overtime must be paid separately and at a higher rate than normal wages.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
According to Section 4(1) of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, no wage period shall exceed:
A)
One month
B)
One Week
C)
Two Weeks
D)
Two months
Section 4(1) of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 provides that every person responsible for the payment of wages shall fix wage periods, and no wage period shall exceed one month. Therefore, the correct answer is One month. The other options are incorrect because the Act does not permit wage periods of one week, two weeks, or two months.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Section 17 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, an appeal against an order passed by the Authority can be filed within how many days from the date of the order?
A)
15 days
B)
30 days
C)
60 days
D)
90 days
Under Section 17 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, an appeal against an order of the Authority lies within 30 days from the date of the order. Hence, option (b) is correct. The other options are incorrect because the Act specifically prescribes 30 days, not 15, 60, or 90 days.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
Define ‘Trade Union’. Explain the “Rights and Liabilities of Registered Trade Unions”.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
Which Labour Legislation has been enacted on the basis of Right to Association as given under the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution?
A)
Minimum Wages Act
B)
Payment of Wages Act
C)
Trade Unions Act
D)
Industrial Disputes Act
The Fundamental Right to form associations is guaranteed under Article 19(1)(c) of the Indian Constitution. The labour legislation that directly gives legal recognition to workers' associations/unions on this basis is the Trade Unions Act, 1926. It provides for registration of trade unions and protects their lawful functioning. The Minimum Wages Act and Payment of Wages Act deal with wage regulation, while the Industrial Disputes Act deals with settlement of industrial disputes, not the right of association.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
What is the significance of the Indian Judiciary in protecting the rights of unorganised workers?
A)
Creating obstacles for unorganised workers.
B)
Ignoring the rights of unorganised workers.
C)
Promoting exploitation of unorganised workers.
D)
Protecting the interests of weaker sections of society and enforcing labour welfare laws.
The Indian Judiciary plays an important protective role by interpreting the Constitution and labour laws in favour of vulnerable and unorganised workers. It helps safeguard the interests of weaker sections of society and ensures enforcement of labour welfare legislation. The other options are incorrect because the judiciary does not create obstacles, ignore rights, or promote exploitation; rather, it acts as a protector of labour rights.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
Under the Act, no fine can be imposed on an employed person who is under the age of:
A)
14 years
B)
21 years
C)
18 years
D)
15 years
Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, no fine can be imposed on an employed person who is under 15 years of age. This is a statutory protection for young workers. Therefore, option (d) 15 years is correct. The other options are incorrect because the Act specifically uses the age limit of 15 years, not 14, 18, or 21.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
The Trade Unions Act empowers a trade union to create a General Fund for its administration and maintenance. A trade union purchased shares in the Unit Trust of India to enhance its General Fund Account. Which of the following is not correct as per law?
A)
The trade union can raise its fund by such type of investments.
B)
The trade union can raise its funds by such investments with the permission of appropriate government.
C)
The trade union can raise its fund by such investments with the consent of its general body.
D)
The trade union cannot do so as it is an attempt towards profit making.
Under the Trade Unions Act, 1926, the general funds of a trade union can be spent only for specified administrative and lawful purposes under Section 15. The Act does not permit a trade union to use its general fund for speculative or profit-making investment activity like purchasing shares merely to earn profit. Therefore, the statement that it cannot do so because it is an attempt towards profit making is the correct legal position. The other options are not correct because such investments are not made valid merely by permission of government or by consent of the general body unless they are otherwise authorized by law.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
Minimum wages payable under the Payment of Wages Act, 1948 shall be paid:
A)
In cash
B)
In kind
C)
Either cash or in Kind
D)
Partly in cash and partly in kind
Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1948, wages are generally required to be paid in current coin or currency notes, i.e., in cash. Payment in kind is not the normal mode under the Act. Therefore, the correct option is (a) In cash.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
According to Section 8 of the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008 the State Government can direct that record-keeping functions in rural areas be performed by:
A)
Gram Sabha
B)
District Panchayat
C)
State Labour Department
D)
Self-Help Groups
Section 8 of the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008 provides for the district administration to maintain records of unorganised workers. In rural areas, the State Government may direct that such record-keeping functions be performed by the District Panchayat. Hence, the correct option is District Panchayat. The other options are not the statutory body specified for this function under Section 8.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
Definition of “Employee” under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 includes:
A)
Skilled labour – Clerical labour
B)
Skilled and unskilled both labour – Manual labour
C)
Skilled and unskilled both labour – Manual and clerical both labour
D)
Unskilled labour – Manual labour
Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, an ‘employee’ means any person employed for hire or reward to do any work, skilled or unskilled, manual or clerical, in a scheduled employment. Therefore, the definition includes both skilled and unskilled work, and both manual and clerical work. Options (a), (b), and (d) are incomplete because they omit either clerical work or one of the skill categories.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
According to Section 7(1) of the Employment Exchange (Compulsary Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959. What is the maximum fine for a first-time failure to notify a vacancy?
A)
100
B)
250
C)
500
D)
1000
Section 7(1) of the Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 provides that a first-time contravention for failure to notify vacancies is punishable with a fine which may extend to Rs. 500. For a continuing offence, the fine can be higher, but for the first offence the maximum is Rs. 500. Hence, option (c) is correct.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
According to Section 10 of The Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996, how can the amount due under this Act (including interest/penalty) be recovered from an employer?
A)
As a civil penalty
B)
As an arrear of land revenue
C)
By seizing the construction site
D)
Through a labor court judgment
Section 10 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996 provides that any amount due under the Act, including interest or penalty, may be recovered from the employer as an arrear of land revenue. Therefore, option (b) is correct. The other options are incorrect because the Act does not describe recovery as a civil penalty, seizure of the site, or by a labour court judgment.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
What will be the minimum number of workers required for organizing a trade union for registration according to the latest amendment under the Trade Unions’ Act, 1926?
A)
7 workers
B)
10 %
C)
100
D)
10% or 100 or 7 workers
Under the Trade Unions Act, 1926 as amended, a trade union can be registered if it has at least 7 members. However, for registration of a union of workers, the latest amendment requires at least 10% of the workers or 100 workers, whichever is less, with a minimum of 7 workers. Therefore, the correct option is the combined statement given in option (d). Options (a), (b), and (c) mention only part of the rule and are incomplete.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-III
What does the Unorganised Workers Social Security Act, 2008 define as an unorganised worker?
A)
Only a wage worker in the unorganised sector.
B)
An employed worker in the organised sector.
C)
A worker with more than 10 years of experience.
D)
An employed worker, contract worker, casual and bonded labor, or a wage worker in the unorganised sector.
The Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008 defines an unorganised worker broadly as a home-based worker, self-employed worker or wage worker in the unorganised sector, and it includes contract workers, casual workers and bonded labourers. Hence option (d) is the closest and correct choice. Options (a), (b), and (c) are incorrect because the definition is not limited only to wage workers, does not refer to organised-sector workers, and is not based on years of experience.
