Understanding ESI: Is the 15000 Limit Based on Gross Salary or Total CTC?

ESI is applicable only for salaries below 15000. But is this 15000 considered as gross salary or total CTC? Can you provide detailed information about the ESI salary structure?

A reference to this link will give you a lot of important information about ESIC: [http://www.esic.nic.in/Publications/FAQ_ESIC_181210.pdf](http://www.esic.nic.in/Publications/FAQ_ESIC_181210.pdf).

There is no concept of CTC as far as ESIC is concerned.

1. Sir, in terms of coverage under the ESI Act, 1948, and the rules/regulations framed thereunder, there is no concept of "salary" or "CTC". Only the term "wages" is relevant and important, which is defined under section 2(22) of the said Act.

2. Furthermore, the wage limit under the said Act is Rs. 15,000 per month, not below Rs. 15,000 as mentioned in your thread. (Please refer to Rule 50)