General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)

General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a retirement benefit scheme managed by Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for registered construction workers in Assam. A registered worker gets a monthly pension of ₹2,000 plus ₹100 for every completed year of service from the year of registration, once the worker completes 60 years of age. Eligible workers can apply for this pension in 2026 through the official ABOCWWB portal at abocwwb.assam.gov.in.

This state-level scheme gives building and construction workers a regular income after their working years. The Board runs it under the Labour Welfare Department of Assam government as a regular welfare scheme for registered workers. Helpdesk support is available on the toll free number 1800-345-3574 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week.

General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) Overview

Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ABOCWWB) looks after the welfare of construction workers through about 13 schemes, and General Pension is one of them. The pension goes to a registered beneficiary who has worked as a building worker for at least one year after the start of the Rules and then completes 60 years of age.

Example: if a worker completes 60 years in July, the pension becomes payable from the first day of August, provided the registration and service conditions are in order. The amount is paid through direct bank transfer, so the pension reaches the worker's own account without any middleman.

Key Information

Benefits

The pension amount is fixed but grows with the service years of the worker. Main benefits of the scheme are given below:

• Monthly pension: A registered worker gets a base pension of ₹2,000 plus ₹100 extra for every completed year of service from the year of registration. A worker with 10 years of registered service gets ₹2,000 plus ₹1,000, which comes to ₹3,000 every month.
• Payment start date: The pension becomes payable from the first day of the month that follows the month in which the worker completes 60 years of age.
• Direct bank transfer: The pension amount is credited to the worker's bank account, so there is no cash handling or middleman.

Eligibility

A registered construction worker needs to meet these conditions to get the pension:

1. Must be a permanent resident of Assam.
2. Must be engaged in building or other construction work.
3. Must have a valid registration with Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
4. Must have completed 60 years of age.
5. Must have worked as a building worker for at least one year after the start of the Rules.

Application Process

Registration and pension claims for ABOCWWB schemes are handled online through the official website abocwwb.assam.gov.in, which hosts the Nirman Sakhi portal. The portal has modules for new registration, onboarding, renewal, benefit claim and disbursement, and it is also linked through the Sewa Setu portal of the Assam government.

STEP 1 - Go to the official ABOCWWB website at abocwwb.assam.gov.in and open the Nirman Sakhi portal.

STEP 2 - Log in with the registered mobile number or User ID. First time users need to create a new account on the portal.

STEP 3 - Open the Benefit section and select the General Pension scheme.

STEP 4 - Fill in the application form, upload the required documents and submit the form.

STEP 5 - Note down the reference or tracking number given after submission to check the application status later.

Workers who find the online form difficult can visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), where the Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) will help with registration and application. Basic registration and help are free. Fees are charged only if a printed ID card is requested, as per the Board rules.

Documents

Keep these documents ready while applying for the pension:

• Identity and address proof: Aadhaar card, Voter ID and passport size photographs of the applicant and the nominee.
• Age proof and work proof: Date of birth proof and an experience certificate covering at least 90 days of construction work.
• Bank and Board details: First page of bank passbook showing account details, ABOCWWB ID card and contribution payment slips, along with nomination and registration forms.

References

Official ABOCWWB Portal | ABOCWWB FAQ Page | BOCW Welfare Scheme Page | Sewa Setu BOCW Registration

FAQ's

What is General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)?

General Pension is a retirement benefit scheme of Assam government managed by Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. It gives a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have completed 60 years of age and worked for at least one year as building workers.

How much pension will a worker get?

A registered worker gets ₹2,000 as base pension plus ₹100 extra for every completed year of service from the year of registration. The amount rises with the service years.

When do pension payments start?

Payments start from the first day of the month following the month in which the worker completes 60 years, provided the registration and service conditions are met.

Is the scheme still open for new applicants in 2026?

Yes. General Pension is still open for registered workers, and applications can be submitted through the official ABOCWWB portal at abocwwb.assam.gov.in.

Can a worker from another state apply?

No. The scheme is only for permanent residents of Assam who have registered with Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Where can a worker get help if the pension is delayed?

The Board has a helpdesk on toll free number 1800-345-3574, available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on all seven days. Workers can also track the application status with the reference number on the portal.