Family/ Widow Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Family/Widow Pension Scheme is a social security program run by the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board under Punjab's Department of Labour. It provides monthly pension support to the surviving spouse of a registered construction worker who has passed away. This scheme ensures financial security for the family members left behind by construction workers.
What You Get
- Monthly pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased registered construction worker
- Financial support for family members after the worker's death
- Long-term income security for widows and dependents
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Punjab residents only
- The deceased person must have been a registered construction worker with the BOCW Welfare Board, Punjab
- The applicant must be the surviving spouse of the deceased worker
- The worker must have been actively registered at the time of death or have completed required registration period
- Applicable only to construction workers registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Death Certificate
- 2. Marriage Certificate
- 3. Aadhaar Card
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Registration Certificate (BOCW)
- 6. Income Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Punjab
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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