What's the CPWD DSR rate for a gypsum false ceiling?
A gypsum board false ceiling on a galvanised MS grid is one bundled DSR item — frame plus 12.5 mm tapered-edge board, per square metre, at any height. Board type changes the rate.
The recipe
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.45.1 | Providing and fixing false ceiling at all height including providing and fixing of frame work made of special sections, power pressed from M.S. sheets and galvanized with zinc coating of 120 gms/sqm (both side inclusive) as per IS : 277 and consisting of angle cleats of size 25 mm wide x 1.6 mm thick with flanges of 27 mm and 37mm, at 12.5 mm thick tapered edge gypsum plain board conforming to IS: 2095- (Part I) :2011 (Board with BIS certification marks)plain gypsum board, 12.5 mm | sqm | ₹1,145.95 | 1 | ₹1,145.95 |
| Total | ₹1,145.95 | ||||
Variations
Moisture-resistant gypsum board
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.45.3 | Providing and fixing false ceiling at all height including providing and fixing of frame work made of special sections, power pressed from M.S. sheets and galvanized with zinc coating of 120 gms/sqm (both side inclusive) as per IS : 277 and consisting of angle cleats of size 25 mm wide x 1.6 mm thick with flanges of 27 mm and 37mm, at 12.5 mm thick tapered edge gypsum moisture resistant board | sqm | ₹1,300.50 | 1 | ₹1,300.50 |
| Total | ₹1,300.50 | ||||
Perforated acoustic gypsum board (NRC 0.60)
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.45.4 | Providing and fixing false ceiling at all height including providing and fixing of frame work made of special sections, power pressed from M.S. sheets and galvanized with zinc coating of 120 gms/sqm (both side inclusive) as per IS : 277 and consisting of angle cleats of size 25 mm wide x 1.6 mm thick with flanges of 27 mm and 37mm, at Fully Perforated Gypsum Plaster Board of size 1200 x 2400x12.5 mm having approx. 15 % perforated area with perforation size and pattern as approved by the Engineer- in-charge and as per manufacturer's specification, with all 4 side tapered and backed by acoustical tissue with NRC value not less than 0.60 | sqm | ₹1,483.15 | 1 | ₹1,483.15 |
| Total | ₹1,483.15 | ||||
Traditional 10 mm POP ceiling on kail wood strips
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.31.1 | Providing 10 mm thick plaster of Paris (gypsum anhydrous) ceiling up to a height of 5 m above floor level, over first class kail wood strips 25x6 mm with 10 mm gap in between and reinforced with rabbit wire mesh fixed to wooden frame (frame work to be paid separately): Flat surfaces | sqm | ₹1,421.25 | 1 | ₹1,421.25 |
| Total | ₹1,421.25 | ||||
Notes
- In the POP variation the wooden frame work is paid separately — the DSR item says so explicitly.
- Cove lighting pelmets, curved drops and paint are all extra over these rates.
- Rates shown are CPWD Delhi base rates from DSR 2021 (CPWD), edition 2025 — apply your local market / cost-index variation.
- Generated 2026-08-01.