General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Assam
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General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam
General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Assam.
Apply for General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam
Scheme Overview
Under this scheme, a pension shall be given to a registered beneficiary working as a building worker for not less than one year after the commencement of the Rules on completion of sixty years of age.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
The applicant should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
The construction worker should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The registered worker who has completed 60 years of age shall be eligible for the pension.
A registered beneficiary who has worked as a building worker for at least one year upon reaching the age of sixty will be eligible for a pension.
Benefits
A pension of ₹2,000/- plus ₹100/- shall be given to a registered beneficiary for every completed year of service from the year of his/her registration.
The pension will become payable from the first day of the succeeding to the month in which the registered worker completed 60 years of age.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport size photograph (Applicant and Nominee) |
| 2 | Proof of Age/DOB |
| 3 | Copy of Aadhaar Card |
| 4 | Copy of Voter ID Card |
| 5 | Bank passbook first page |
| 6 | Experience Certificate/Employers Certificate (90 days working record to check eligibility) |
| 7 | Completely filled Nomination Form |
| 8 | Completely filled Registration Form |
| 9 | Any other relevant documents |
| 10 | ABOCWWB ID Card |
| 11 | Attested Copy of ID Card |
| 12 | Copy of Payslip of Account Pay book Showing Monthly Contribution Deposited |
| 13 | Loan Recovery Document, if any, from the Registering Authority |
| 14 | Original Registration form with all documents submitted |
| 15 | Any other relevant documents |
Common questions in Assam
Who can apply for General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam?
Eligible residents of Assam who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam?
Applicants in Assam typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The General Pension Scheme is initiated by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), under the Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. It provides pension benefits to registered beneficiaries who have been actively engaged as building workers for not less than one year after the commencement of the Rules and have reached the age of sixty.