Punjab Stipend Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The Stipend Scheme 2025 by the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (PBOCWWB) is a comprehensive financial aid initiative aimed at supporting the education of children of registered construction workers. Under this scheme, students from primary school to professional degree courses (like Engineering and Medical) receive stipends and hostel fee support. Additionally, registered construction workers themselves can avail of educational assistance for pursuing evening classes.

Short Summary

• Scheme Name: Stipend Scheme
• Launched By: Punjab BOCW Welfare Board (Department of Labour, Punjab)
• Target Beneficiaries: Registered construction workers and their children
• Education Covered: Class 1 to Post-Graduation, Medical, Engineering, ITI, Polytechnic
• Mode of Application: Offline/CSC (Common Service Centers)
• Hostel Fee Assistance: Yes (For hostel-residing students)

Benefits

Note: No stipend is granted if the student fails in the previous class. However, benefits from other Punjab Government departments do not disqualify a student from this scheme.

Eligibility Criteria

For Registration as a Construction Worker

• Must be a resident of Punjab
• Should be aged between 18 and 60 years
• Must have worked at least 90 days in construction work in the last 12 months
• Monthly income must be ₹15,000 or less
• Must not be an EPF/ESIC/NPS member or an Income Tax payer

For Stipend Scheme

• Must be a registered construction worker or the child of one
• Must be enrolled in any of the following education levels:

• Class 1–12

• Graduation/Post-Graduation

• ITI/Polytechnic

• Medical/Engineering (any branch)
  • Education must be pursued from a recognized institution/university
  • Beneficiaries studying in hostels must provide Hostel Certification

Application Process

Step 1: Registration as Construction Worker

• Visit nearest Sewa Kendra, Labour Inspector, or Registering Officer
• Submit Application Form No. 28, registration fee of ₹25 (one-time), and ₹10/month as contribution
• Get registered for 1 to 5 years
• Receive Registration Card and become a Board Beneficiary

Step 2: Apply for the Stipend Scheme

• Visit the nearest Sewa Kendra or Labour Office
• Submit the filled application form along with supporting documents
• Choose offline or CSC (Common Service Center) mode for application
• Keep your registration number for tracking status

Documents Required

For Worker Registration

• Age Proof (Birth Certificate, Self-declaration, etc.)
• Aadhaar Card
• Proof of Residence
• Bank Passbook (Account No., IFSC code)
• Employer Certificate (Form No. 28 – 90-day work proof)
• Nomination Form (Form No. 27)
• Details of Dependents

For Stipend Scheme Application

• Attested Photo of Student
• Admission Certificate (current class)
• Previous Class Pass Certificate
• Hostel Proof Certificate (if applicable)
• Bank Details
• Aadhaar Card (if available)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab?
  Any construction worker whose age is between 18 to 60 years and has worked in Punjab State in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.
• Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
  Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.
• Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
  Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.
• For how long a construction worker can get registered at a time?
  A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years.
• What is the procedure for applying for the registration?
  Any construction worker who is of 18 years and below 60 years’ age and has Worked in Punjab State for not less than 90 days shall apply for registration as construction worker on the prescribed Form No. 28 which is available on the Board’s website or from the office of ALC/LCO and Labour Inspectors of the area.
• Whom to apply for the registration?
  A construction worker who intends to get himself registered as a member of the Board shall apply to the Labour Inspector of his area.
• What are the mandatory documents for the registration?
  The documents required for registration are, age proof(If no age proof is available self declaration), residence proof, adhar card(if available), Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/RTGS number), detail of dependents, and employer’s certificate of working for 90 days as construction worker, and nomination form.
• Is there a specific form for the registration through offline mode as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board?
  Yes, the application for registration must be made in Form No. 28.
• How much is the fee associated with the registration process?
  The rate of registration fee is ₹25/- at the time of registration. It is a one time fee.
• What is the rate of contribution?
  A registered worker is required to contribute ₹10/-per month as contribution fee to the Board.
• Who are the family members considered for the benefits?
  Husband or wife, minor sons (including major sons who are insane or physically handicapped and unable to earn), unmarried daughters and the parents of the building worker, who are solely dependent on the registered worker.
• Who is eligible for the “Stipend Scheme”?
  The stipend is available to children of registered construction workers who are beneficiaries of the Board. Additionally, the stipend can be availed by the beneficiary for their own studies in evening classes at approved institutes or universities.
• Can a student receive a stipend if they have failed the previous academic year?
  No, students who have failed in their previous class are not eligible for the stipend under this scheme.
• If a student has already received educational benefits from another department or institute under the Punjab Government, can he/she still apply for this stipend?
  Yes, beneficiaries who have received educational benefits from other Punjab Government departments or institutes are still eligible to apply for the stipend under this scheme.
• How much financial assistance can be received under this scheme?
  The financial assistance provided under this scheme ranges from Rs. 3,000 to 70,000 per annum, depending on the course and other factors, and it includes hostel fees.
• Can a beneficiary use the stipend for their own education?
  Yes, the stipend can also be granted to the registered construction worker (beneficiary) for their own studies in evening classes at an approved institute or university.
• What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?
  The application must be made in the prescribed Form No. 34 which can be downloaded from https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/stipend%20Form%2034%20updated.pdf or can be collected from the Labour Inspectors of the concerned area.
• Whom to apply for getting benefits of welfare schemes?
  For the application of the concerned welfare schemes of the Board, the construction worker has to visit the nearest Sewa Kendras or contact the Assistant Labour Commissioner/ Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer/ Labour Inspector/ Labour Enforcement Officer of the concerned area.

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