Muster Roll Format — Free Excel and App
A muster roll is a monthly sheet listing every worker with their daily attendance and total days worked.
Factories, contractors and construction sites keep a muster roll to show who worked on which day. It is also the base for preparing the wage register.
Muster Roll format preview
| Sl. no. | Worker name | Father's / husband's name | Designation | Days 1 to 31 | Total days worked | Signature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suresh Yadav | Mohan Yadav | Helper | P P P A P ... P | 26 | Signed |
The second row is a filled sample.
What each column means
Sl. no.
Example: 1
Worker name
Example: Suresh Yadav
Father's / husband's name
Example: Mohan Yadav
Designation
Example: Helper
Days 1 to 31
Example: P P P A P ... P
Total days worked
Example: 26
Signature
Example: Signed
Please note: Rules on which records you must keep, and in what layout, can differ by state and by business type. Check the requirement that applies to you with your CA or labour consultant before adopting any format.
Muster Roll FAQs
What is a muster roll?
A muster roll is a register of workers with their attendance for each day of the month and the total days worked.
Is a muster roll the same as an attendance register?
They are close. A muster roll is usually monthly and lists all workers on one sheet, often for wage and compliance records, while an attendance register can be daily.
Who keeps the muster roll?
Usually the employer, contractor or site supervisor, who updates it every day.
Can I maintain a muster roll in an app?
Yes. Recordbook lets you keep one table per month and total days worked automatically with a formula column.
Related registers
Attendance Register
Format and sample
Wage Register
Format and sample
Salary Advance Register
Format and sample
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