What's the CPWD DSR rate for M25 grade RCC, per cum?
M25 is a design-mix grade in CPWD's book (machine batched, ready-mixed), priced separately from concrete-only work — again excluding shuttering and reinforcement.
Preliminary Using CPWD DSR 2021 (Civil) item rates as published, this worked scenario adds up to ₹8,683.80 (items 5.33.1.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.33.1.1 | Providing and laying in position machine batched and machine mixed design mix M-25 grade cement concrete for reinforced cement concrete work, using cement content as per approved design mix, including pumping of concrete to site of laying but excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement, including admixtures in recommended proportions as per IS: 9103 to accelerate, retard setting of concrete, improve workability without impairing strength and durability as per direction of Engineer-in-charge. (Note :- Cement content considered in this item is @ 330 kg/cum. Excess/ … All works upto plinth level — Concrete of M25 grade with minimum cement content of 330 kg /cumdesign mix, ready-mixed, up to plinth level | cum | ₹8,683.80 | 1 | ₹8,683.80 |
| Total | ₹8,683.80 | ||||
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 cum of item 5.33.1.1 — All works upto plinth level Concrete of M25 grade with minim
| Item | Qty | Unit | In site terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasticizer / super plasticizer | 1.65 | kilogram | |
| Production cost of concrete by batch mix plant | 1 | cum | |
| Pumping charges of concrete including Hire charges of pump, piping work & accessories etc. | 1 | cum | |
| Stone Aggregate (Single size) : 20 mm nominal size | 0.57 | cum | |
| Coarse sand (zone III) derived from natural sources | 0.425 | cum | |
| Portland Cement (OPC-43 Grade) | 0.33 | tonne | 6.6 bags of 50 kg |
| Stone Aggregate (Single size) : 10 mm nominal size | 0.28 | cum | |
| Vibrator (Needle type 40 mm) | 0.07 | day | |
| Beldar | 2 | day | |
| Bhisti | 0.9 | day | |
| Mason (average) | 0.17 | 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
Above plinth, up to floor V
| Code | Description | Unit | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.33.2.1 | Providing and laying in position machine batched and machine mixed design mix M-25 grade cement concrete for reinforced cement concrete work, using cement content as per approved design mix, including pumping of concrete to site of laying but excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement, including admixtures in recommended proportions as per IS: 9103 to accelerate, retard setting of concrete, improve workability without impairing strength and durability as per direction of Engineer-in-charge. (Note :- Cement content considered in this item is @ 330 kg/cum. Excess/ … All works above plinth level upto floor V level — Concrete of M25 grade with minimum cement content of 330 kg /cum | cum | ₹10,306.20 | 1 | ₹10,306.20 |
| Total | ₹10,306.20 | ||||
Notes
- Excludes centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement — add shuttering-formwork and steel-reinforcement-quintal separately for a complete RCC cost.
- Rates shown are CPWD Delhi base rates from CPWD DSR 2021 (Civil), as published (our extract of the book is dated 2025) — apply your local market / cost-index variation.
- CPWD has published later editions since (its site lists DSR 2023); the 2021 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.