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Assam
General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Building Worker
Construction Worker
Labour
Pension
Details
The scheme “General Pension” was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. 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. The pension will become payable from the first day of the succeeding to the month in which the worker completed 60 years of age.
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.
Eligibility
- 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.
Application Process
Online
Online - via CSCs
Registration Process under Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board:
Step 01: The eligible building & other construction workers can submit an online application through the official website: https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Registration Page for New Worker’ and a registration page will open. Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the required documents.
Step 03: After filling out the form, a payment option shall then prompt to allow the applicant to make the payment using UPI-based modes/Cards/net banking or even Challan.
Post-Registration Process:
Step 01: The registering officer shall be notified of the applications successfully submitted and the Registering officer shall scrutinize the applications.
Step 02: The Registering Officer shall arrange for a scrutiny committee meeting every 15 days and place all applications received.
Step 03: The committee may recommend for approval, reject, or query the application. In case of queries, an SMS shall be sent to the applicant with a brief on the query. The applicant may re-upload the requisite documents as per the query raised by the Registering officer.
Notification to the worker through SMS; ID generation:
- Applications if approved shall be notified through SMS and ID card shall be generated automatically for approved applications.
- The applicant shall be notified for each stage such as queries, rejection, and allied.
Application Process to apply under the scheme:
Step 01: Only active registered construction workers may login in through ID No./registered phone number and apply through the portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page of the portal, click on ‘Login Now’ and enter the Mobile Number or User ID. OTP received on the registered mobile number should be entered to complete the login.
Step 03: The individual console of the applicant gets opened with various functions such as detail updating, Fees due, and benefits eligible.
Step 04: Click on ‘Benefit’ and select the applicable scheme under the benefit and the portal redirects to an online application form specific to the scheme.
Step 05: The applicant may fill up the application with all mandatory fields and upload the necessary documents.
Step 06: The applicant submits the application form and a tracking/reference number is generated as a future reference for the applicant.
Post-Application Process:
Step 01: Successfully submitted applications pop up in the concerned Officers console. The officer may assign a subordinate to make verifications through the portal.
Step 02: Subsequent to preliminary verification, the application is placed in the scrutiny committee for detailed checks.
Step 03: Minutes of the Scrutiny Committee meeting get uploaded and Forwarded to the H.O.
Step 04: Applications/ Pops up in the Officer’s Console of Head Office. Officer assigns to the Assistant concerned and allotted with the District concerned.
Step 05: The assistant processes the application through PFMS. Account details get auto-verified in PFMS.
Step 06: On successful PFMS verification, Print Advice is generated through PFMS.
Step 07: Approving authority approves for disbursement of the benefit through PFMS.
Documents Required
Documents required for Registration under A.B.O.C.W.W.B:
- Passport size photograph (Applicant and Nominee)
- Proof of Age/DOB
- Copy of Aadhaar Card
- Copy of Voter ID Card
- Bank passbook first page
- Experience Certificate/Employers Certificate (90 days working record to check eligibility)
- Completely filled Nomination Form
- Completely filled Registration Form
- Any other relevant documents
Documents required for Grant of Scheme:
- ABOCWWB ID Card
- Attested Copy of ID Card
- Copy of Payslip of Account Pay book Showing Monthly Contribution Deposited
- Loan Recovery Document, if any, from the Registering Authority
- Original Registration form with all documents submitted
- Any other relevant documents
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the General Pension Scheme?
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.
What are the key benefits of the Scheme?
A pension of ₹2,000/- plus ₹100/- will be given to a registered beneficiary for every completed year of service from the year of his/her registration.
Is the pension amount fixed, or does it vary based on any factors?
The pension amount is fixed at ₹2,000/- plus ₹100/- for every completed year of service from the year of registration. The total pension amount will depend on the number of years the individual has actively worked as a building worker.
Can non-residents of Assam apply for the Scheme?
No, only permanent residents of Assam are eligible to apply for the General Pension Scheme.
When does the pension become payable under this scheme?
The pension becomes payable from the first day of the month succeeding the month in which the registered worker completes 60 years of age.
Can a registered worker who has not completed one year of service after turning sixty avail the pension benefits?
No, a registered beneficiary must have worked as a building worker for at least one year upon reaching the age of sixty to be eligible for the pension benefits.
When does a registered worker become eligible for pension benefits under the General Pension Scheme?
A registered worker becomes eligible for pension benefits under the General Pension Scheme upon reaching the age of 60 years.
What is the additional eligibility criterion related to work experience for a registered beneficiary?
In addition to reaching the age of 60, a registered beneficiary must have worked as a building worker for at least one year after reaching the age of sixty to qualify for the pension benefits.
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Assam
General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Building Worker
Construction Worker
Labour
Pension
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme “General Pension” was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. 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. The pension will become payable from the first day of the succeeding to the month in which the worker completed 60 years of age.
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