Punjab Labour Card 2026

To apply for a labour card in Punjab, you have to fulfil the following eligibility conditions:

1. You must be aged between 18 years and 60 years.
2. The applicant must have worked for at least 90 days in the construction sector in Punjab during the preceding 12 months.
3. The individual should be an unorganised worker and must not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law. 
4. You must not work in the organised sector or be a member of EPF/NPS/ESIC.
5. Your monthly income must be Rs.15,000 or less.
6. You must be an unorganised worker.
7. You must not be an income taxpayer.

Documents Required for Labour Card in Punjab:

You will require the following documents to apply for a labour card in Punjab

1. Proof of identity (Aadhaar card)
2. Proof of age, which can be a birth certificate, school certificate, or a self-declaration if no other proof is available.
3. A certificate from the employer or contractor (Form No. 28) proving the completion of 90 days of work.
4. A valid nomination form (Form No. 27) and details of all dependents. 
5. Savings Account or Jan Dhan account number with IFSC details
6. Passport size photographs

How to Register for Labour Card in Punjab Online?

The steps to register for a labour card in Punjab are mentioned below:

• Visit the official website of the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• Click on 'Create New Account' on the homepage.
• A registration form will appear on the new page.
• Enter the required details such as your name, mobile number, email address, and Aadhaar number.
• Enter the captcha and click on 'Submit'.
• Once you have registered, you can access your account with your username and password to upload documents and pay the one-time registration fee of Rs. 25.
• Under the 2026 portal updates, workers can also track their application status online by entering their Aadhaar or registration number. 

Benefits of Punjab E-Labour Portal:

The benefits of Punjab's e-labour portal are as follows:

1. The e-labour portal of Punjab performs a variety of tasks such as online registration, one-time document submission, online application requests via a dynamic Common Application Form (CAF), online payment, and more in a hassle-free manner.
2. Workers can save a lot of time since they don't have to visit government offices to avail of services.
3. Benefits from the Punjab State Labour Welfare Board's welfare schemes will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of the workers.
4. Through this e-portal, the workers will be able to avail of various services such as the facility to view and download inspection reports, provide labour welfare contributions via an online payment channel, file annual returns, etc.
5. It is important to note that under the 2026 updates, the Punjab Labour Department has simplified access by removing the requirement for a marriage certificate from a Tehsildar for the Shagun Scheme and the child’s Aadhaar card for maternity benefits.

Benefits of Punjab Labour Card:

The benefits offered to Punjab labour cardholders are as follows:

1. Registered construction workers' children (1st class to degree course) will be offered Rs.3,000 to Rs.70,000 per year under the stipend scheme.
2. The board has now abolished the previous two-year service condition for the stipend scheme, allowing workers to claim education benefits for their children from the very first day of their contribution. 
3. In the event of the death of a registered construction worker or their family member, Rs.20,000 will be offered for funeral expenses.
4. An ex-gratia payment of Rs.3 lakh is provided to the nominee in the case of the natural death of a registered worker, while Rs.5 lakh is granted in the case of accidental death or 100% disability. 
5. An amount of Rs.20,000 per year will be offered to physically handicapped or mentally challenged children of the workers.
6. A registered construction worker will now be offered Rs.51,000 for the marriage of up to two daughters under the updated Shagun Yojana.
7. Under the maternity benefit scheme, female workers receive Rs.21,000 per delivery, while male workers receive Rs.5,000 for their spouse’s delivery for up to two children. 
8. The government offers a free cycle to the children of registered construction workers in Punjab who are in grades 9th to 12th.
9. This cycle scheme is also available directly to the registered worker once every five years of active membership.

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