GENERAL/ MISCELLANEOUS CIRCULARS

Changes in PLFS Schedule and Sampling Design from January 2027 by MoSPI

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 01 Oct 2026

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• The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced modifications to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) sampling design and schedule, effective from January 2027.
• Key changes include a new Second Stage Stratum (SSS) for digital platform workers, updated population-based FSU allocation criteria, and new questions in Schedule 10.4 to capture unpaid household and caregiving activities.

purpose of issuance

To inform stakeholders about the revamped sampling design and schedule for the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) starting January 2027, aimed at better capturing digital platform work and unpaid household activities.

Most Important Details

Introduction of a separate Second Stage Stratum (SSS) for digital platform workers, updated population base for FSU allocation (using MoH&FW projected population for 1st October 2026), and revised stratification criteria for rural and urban sectors to improve data granularity.

is it guidelines or office order

Guidelines

purpose of issue

To improve the quality and scope of labour market statistics by incorporating emerging dimensions like gig work and unpaid caregiving.

issue for which issued

Changes in PLFS schedule and sampling design.