Stipend Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Stipend Scheme is a welfare program run by the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board under the Department of Labour. It provides financial support to help children of registered construction workers afford their education. The scheme covers tuition fees, hostel charges, and also offers evening classes for the workers themselves to improve their skills.
What You Get
- Financial stipend for children's education at various levels
- Coverage of hostel fees for students living away from home
- Support for professional courses including engineering and medical studies
- Evening classes and skill training for registered construction workers
- Help with cost of professional degree programs
Who Can Apply
- Age: 6–100 years
- Residence: Punjab residents only
- Parent must be a registered construction worker with the BOCW Welfare Board, Punjab
- Child must be pursuing education or professional courses
- Registration as a construction worker should be active with the welfare board
- Applicable for children studying at school, college, or professional institutions
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. BOCW Registration Certificate
- 2. Aadhaar Card
- 3. Birth Certificate
- 4. School/College Enrollment Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Proof of Address
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
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 6–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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