The "Stipend Scheme'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial support as stipend for the education of children o...
**Class****Boys****Girls**1st class to 5th class₹ 3,000/-₹ 4,000/-6th class to 8th class₹ 5,000/-₹ 7,000/-9th and 10th class₹ 10,000/-₹ 13,000/-11th and 12th class₹ 20,000/-₹ 25,000/-College Students (All types of graduation/ Post Graduation) technical or other professional studying I.T.I/ Polytechnic₹ 25,000/- (₹ 40,000/- in case of living in hostel)₹ 30,000/- (₹ 45,000/- in case of living in hostel)Medical/Engineering (All types of Medical/ Engineering Study)₹ 40,000/- (₹ 60,000 in case of living in hostel)₹ 50,000/- (₹ 70,000 in case of living in hostel)> **Note:**
Stipend shall not be granted in the fail cases in the last class.
If the Beneficiary has availed such benefits from any other department/ institute of Punjab Government, he/ she will also be entitled to get benefit under this scheme.
Eligibility (who can apply)
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
The applicant should not have membership of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***
The applicant should be a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab or the child of a registered construction worker.
The applicant should be enrolled in an approved institute or university.
The applicant should be studying/ pursuing course in any of the following:
Primary Education: 1st class to 5th class
Middle School: 6th class to 8th class
High School: 9th and 10th class
Senior Secondary: 11th and 12th class
College Students: All types of graduation/Post-Graduation, including technical or professional studies
Vocational Training: ITI/Polytechnic
Professional Courses: Medical/Engineering (All types of Medical/Engineering studies).
How to Apply
**Online - via CSC**
> **Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- For new registration of workers please approach the nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering officers/ Labour Inspector.
> ***Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:***
- To apply for benefits of the concerned welfare scheme, please approach to nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector of your area.
> ***Note:***
- **Registration with the Board:** A construction worker becomes a member of the board by filling out Application Form No 28 along with depositing registration fees of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) and ₹ 10/- per month as contribution fees.
A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Stipend Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) / what is the eligibility?
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
- The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged i...
What are the benefits of Stipend Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)?
**Class****Boys****Girls**1st class to 5th class₹ 3,000/-₹ 4,000/-6th class to 8th class₹ 5,000/-₹ 7,000/-9th and 10th class₹ 10,000/-₹ 13,000/-11th and 12th class₹ 20,000/-₹ 25,000/-College Students (All types of graduation/ Post Graduation) technical or other professional studying I.T....
How to apply online for Stipend Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)?
**Online - via CSC**
> **Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- For new registration of workers please approach the nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering officers/ Labour Inspector.
> ***Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:***
- To apply for benefits...