Old Age Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Punjab
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Old Age Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Old Age Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Punjab.
Apply for Old Age Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Scheme Overview
The "Old Age Pension Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides pension to registered construction workers aged above 60 years and have completed 3 years of membership with the Board.
Eligibility Criteria
> ***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.
- The applicant should have completed 3 years of membership with the Board.
- The applicant should be above 60 years of age.
- The applicant should be depositing contributions to the Board continuously.
Benefits
Financial Assistance: A pension of ₹2,000/- Per Month.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration). |
| 2 | Residence proof. |
| 3 | Aadhaar card(if available). |
| 4 | Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number). |
| 5 | Detail of dependents. |
| 6 | Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab). |
| 7 | Nomination Form (Form No. 27). |
| 8 | Life Certificate of beneficiary in the month of January Every Year (Aadhaar based online life certificate through the Jeevan Pramaan Website which generates digital life certificates may be submitted). |
| 9 | Bank Passbook or Cancel Cheque of Applicant. |
| 10 | Any other documents (if required). |
Common questions in Punjab
Who can apply for Old Age Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Eligible residents of Punjab who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Old Age Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Old Age Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Applicants in Punjab typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.