What's the CPWD DSR rate for an MCB?
One MCB, supplied and fixed in your existing distribution board, connections and testing included. The 5-32 A C-curve rate is the same across that range — the pole count is what changes the price.
Preliminary Using CPWD DSR E&M 2022 item rates as published, this worked scenario adds up to ₹256 (items 2.10.1). The item rates are CPWD's Delhi base rates; the quantities and the item mix are NirmanDost's scenario, not a CPWD bundle — adjust both to your site and apply your local cost index.
The recipe
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10.1 | Supplying and fixing 5 amps to 32 amps rating, 240/415 volts, "C" curve, miniature circuit breaker suitable for inductive load of following poles in the existing MCB DB complete with connections, testing and commissioning etc. as required — Single polesingle pole — one per light/power circuit | Each | ₹256 | 1 | ₹256 |
| Total | ₹256 | ||||
What goes into one unit
Straight from CPWD's own rate analysis for these items — the material and labour they price into the rate above, per one unit of the item. Multiply by your quantity to get a shopping list. Carriage lines are left out: those pay for moving the material, not for extra material.
One Each of item 2.10.1 — Supplying and fixing 5 amps to 32 amps rating, 240/415 volts
| Item | Qty | Unit | In site terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 amps. to 32 amps. ratings , SP MCB, "C" curve, 10 KA breaking capacity | 1 | each | |
| Wireman | 0.04 | day | |
| Khallasi | 0.04 | day |
Rates and quantities are CPWD's published figures, not a market quotation. Local rates differ — you can override them in the BOQ Builder.
Variations
Single pole and neutral (SPN)
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10.2 | Supplying and fixing 5 amps to 32 amps rating, 240/415 volts, "C" curve, miniature circuit breaker suitable for inductive load of following poles in the existing MCB DB complete with connections, testing and commissioning etc. as required — Single pole and neutral | Each | ₹599 | 1 | ₹599 |
| Total | ₹599 | ||||
Double pole (DP)
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10.3 | Supplying and fixing 5 amps to 32 amps rating, 240/415 volts, "C" curve, miniature circuit breaker suitable for inductive load of following poles in the existing MCB DB complete with connections, testing and commissioning etc. as required — Double pole | Each | ₹656 | 1 | ₹656 |
| Total | ₹656 | ||||
Triple pole (TP)
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10.4 | Supplying and fixing 5 amps to 32 amps rating, 240/415 volts, "C" curve, miniature circuit breaker suitable for inductive load of following poles in the existing MCB DB complete with connections, testing and commissioning etc. as required — Triple pole | Each | ₹1,007 | 1 | ₹1,007 |
| Total | ₹1,007 | ||||
Triple pole and neutral (TPN)
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10.5 | Supplying and fixing 5 amps to 32 amps rating, 240/415 volts, "C" curve, miniature circuit breaker suitable for inductive load of following poles in the existing MCB DB complete with connections, testing and commissioning etc. as required — Triple pole and neutral | Each | ₹1,228 | 1 | ₹1,228 |
| Total | ₹1,228 | ||||
Notes
- C-curve MCBs suit normal inductive household loads; the rate covers 5 A through 32 A ratings alike.
- Rates shown are CPWD Delhi base rates from CPWD DSR E&M 2022, as published (our extract of the book is dated 2026-06-12) — apply your local market / cost-index variation.
- CPWD has published later editions since (its site lists DSR E&M 2025); the 2022 figures here are reference rates, not the schedule in force for a current tender.
- The item mix and quantities on this page are a NirmanDost worked scenario; the rates, units and descriptions in each row are CPWD's, verbatim. Every code opens in CivicMate for the source row.
- Page last rebuilt 2026-08-17.