MoRTH Schedule of Rates
About Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI does not publish a standalone Schedule of Rates — instead, it uses the MoRTH Standard Data Book (SDB) plus CPWD DSR for rate analysis, with project-specific BoQs bundled inside individual EPC and HAM tender RFPs. The 2nd Revision (2019) is the current edition. The Standard RFP for EPC Works (Dec 2018) supplements it for tender preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MoRTH SDB the same as a Schedule of Rates?
It is the rate-analysis basis. SDB provides input quantities, labour productivity, machinery output and overhead percentages for each item. The output (rate per item) is computed by applying current input prices — typically from a state SOR or CPWD DSR — to the SDB analysis framework.
What is the difference between Vol I and Vol II?
Vol I covers Plain and Rolling Terrain (most highway projects in central and southern India, the Gangetic plain, Maharashtra deccan). Vol II covers Hilly Terrain (Himalayan states, NE, Western Ghats, hill sections of any project).
Do state highway departments use the MoRTH SDB?
Yes, mostly. Tamil Nadu Highways, Karnataka R&B, AP R&B and others reference SDB for rate analysis on national highway works. State-funded SH and MDR works typically use the state SOR. Where state SORs are silent, SDB fills the gap.
Is there a 3rd Revision of the SDB?
As of 2026, the 2nd Revision (2019) remains current. A 3rd Revision has been discussed since 2023 but is not yet published. Engineers should monitor morth.nic.in/standard-document for updates.
Where do I find sample rate analyses based on MoRTH SDB?
NHAI's Revised Standard EPC Agreement (2022) includes worked rate-analysis examples in its annexures. The MoRTH RFP for EPC Works (2018) also has illustrative templates. Both PDFs are linked from this hub.