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

Stipend Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) offers financial support to children of registered construction workers in Punjab for their education, including hostel fees. Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under Department of Labour, runs this scheme, and workers can also use it to continue their own studies through evening classes.

This scheme is open for the 2026-27 academic year. Registered beneficiary families can apply at the nearest Sewa Kendra or through the official portal bocw.punjab.gov.in. Stipend amount changes as per class and gender of the student.

Stipend Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) - Overview

Stipend Scheme works as a welfare measure for registered construction workers of Punjab. It gives cash stipend to cover education costs of their children, from primary school up to medical and engineering courses. The support also covers hostel charges for college students and helps workers who want to study in evening classes at approved institutes.

The board transfers the approved stipend amount directly to the bank account of the beneficiary. Families who already get education benefits from any other Punjab government department can still apply for this stipend.

Scheme Highlights

Benefits

The stipend amount depends on the class or course of the student and whether the student is a boy or a girl. College students who live in hostels get a higher amount. Amounts given below are as per the board rates for 2026.

Note: Students who fail their last class do not get the stipend for that year. Students who have received similar benefits from any other department of Punjab Government are still eligible for this support.

Eligibility

To get this stipend, the worker must first be a registered beneficiary of Punjab BOCW Welfare Board. The child, or the worker himself, must be studying in an approved institute.

For construction worker registration:

The worker should be a resident of Punjab and aged between 18 and 60 years. The person should have worked in building and other construction work for at least 90 days in the last 12 months. Monthly income should be ₹ 15,000 or less. The worker should not be a member of any other welfare fund such as EPF, NPS or ESIC, and should not be an income tax payer.

For stipend application:

The worker must be a registered beneficiary of the board. The child should be enrolled in an approved school, college or institute for primary, middle, high school, senior secondary, graduation, post-graduation, professional courses or vocational training. The worker can also apply for his own education when enrolled in an approved evening class.

Application Process

Applications are filed at the nearest Sewa Kendra or with the local Labour Inspector. The board has linked its portal with Punjab Sewa Portal, so the same process works online. Steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Visit the nearest Sewa Kendra or the office of Assistant Labour Commissioner, Labour Inspector or Labour Enforcement Officer in your area with the required documents.

STEP 2 - New workers should first register with the board using Form No. 28. Pay the one-time registration fee of ₹ 25 and monthly contribution of ₹ 10. A worker can register for a period of 1 to 5 years at a time.

STEP 3 - For the stipend, fill Form No. 34 and attach the student admission certificate, last exam certificate, attested photo and hostel proof if the hostel amount is claimed.

STEP 4 - Submit the forms to the Labour Inspector or upload them through the Sewa Kendra. Check application status or download the ID card at the official BOCW Login Portal.

Documents Required

Keep the papers listed below ready before applying. This makes the process smooth and avoids repeated visits.

For initial worker registration:

• Proof of age and residence, Aadhaar card and bank account details with IFSC or RTGS code.
• Employer's certificate (Form No. 28) proving 90 days of construction work in the last year.
• Details of family members and nomination form (Form No. 27).

For stipend application:

• Passport-size photo of the student attested by the school or college and current admission certificate.
• Certificate of the last passed exam, and hostel proof certificate if the higher hostel amount is claimed.

References

Official guidelines, document list and application details are available on the Punjab BOCW Welfare Board website. Below are the main links for reference.

Official website of Punjab BOCW Welfare Board | Welfare Schemes page | Scheme Guidelines PDF | List of Required Documents | Frequently Asked Questions | Employer's Certificate Form No. 28

FAQ's

Who can register as a beneficiary?

Any construction worker in Punjab aged 18 to 60 years who has worked for at least 90 days in the last year can register with the board.

Can a student who failed the last class apply?

No. The stipend is granted only to students who have passed their last class or course.

Can the construction worker himself get the stipend?

Yes. Registered workers can get the stipend for their own education if they join evening classes at an approved institute.

How much does registration cost?

Registration costs ₹ 25 as a one-time fee and ₹ 10 per month as contribution. A worker can register for 1 to 5 years at a time.

Does the stipend cover the whole family?

Yes. Benefits cover the worker, spouse, unmarried daughters, minor sons and dependent parents of the registered worker.

Can a family apply if it already gets other government benefits?

Yes. A family can apply for this stipend even if it has received education benefits from another Punjab government department.