Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship 2026-27: Apply Online And Last Date

The education-struggling period for wards of construction workers, from general SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, and EBC category students, is over now because the Labour and ESI Department, Government of Odisha, has come up with a new scholarship program called Nirmal Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship to offer a financial shield to the wards of construction workers who have secured at least 50% attendance in their academic session. The Nirman Shramik scholarship is an annual educational assistance program that provides financial support to selected students for their studies. This scholarship is just like a helping hand for those students who are facing financial trouble in continuing their studies.

If you are a ward of building or construction worker who is studying in class 6th and above at recognized School/institution/University in the state of Odisha and wish to apply for this scholarship program before the deadline so you don’t have to worry about it because in this article you will find all the relevant detail which are necessary to apply for this program including eligibility documents and last but not least process of online application so continue reading this to get the details.

About Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship Program

The Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship is a yearly educational assistance program designed by the Labour and ESI Department of the Government of Odisha to provide financial shield in the form of a scholarship to the wards of construction workers so that they can pursue their studies without facing financial barriers in completing their education. Under this scholarship, the Labour and ESI Department covers those students who belong to the general schedule tribe (ST), scheduled caste (SC), other backward classes (OBC), socially and economically backward classes (SEBC), and economically backward class (EBC) who have cleared the previous examination and have secured a minimum of 50% attendance in their academic session.

This scholarship program is available for students studying at the class 6 level and above, up to the postgraduate level, at a recognized School, institution/university. Under this scholarship program, female children receive a special 20% additional benefit over and above the normal education students.

Objective of Nirman Shramik Kalyan Scholarship Scheme

The main objective of this scholarship program is to overcome the educational burden on the wards of building or construction workers by providing yearly educational assistance to them, as per their level. Under this scholarship scheme, students studying in class 6 and above at a recognized School institution, university, who belong to any of the listed backward backgrounds, including general ST, SC, OBC, EBC, SEBC category or covered.

With this scholarship, the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (OB and OCWW) board aims to reduce the burden of education not only on their students but also on their parents by supporting them financially so that they can become more focused on their studies and perform well in their academics.

Short Summary of Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship

Name of Scholarship	Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship.
Nodal Board	Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (OB and OCWW) Board.
Government Responsible	The Labour and ESI Department of the Government of Odisha.
Year of Introducing	2026-27.
Maximum Scholarship Amount	Rs. 40,000.
Child Limit	Only Two Wards each from the registered construction worker family.
Classes/Courses Covered	Class VI to PG.
Additional Benefit	20% discount over the ordinary amount only to girl children.
Beneficiaries	Wards of Construction Workers registered with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (OB and OCWW) Board.
Money Send Mode	Via “Direct Bank Transfer”.
Mode of Application	Online through the official portal.
Official Portal	OSSP.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the scholarship, an applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:-

• Applicants must be Indian citizens and be a permanent domicile of Odisha.
• Only wards of building or construction workers are eligible to apply for this Nirman Scholarship Scheme.
• Applicant must belong to any of the following categories, including General, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and last but not least, Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC)
• Applicant must be a student and enrolled in either schooling, graduation, or post-graduation level starting from class 6th in a recognized school/institution/university.
• Applicant must have secured a minimum of 50% attendance in their academic session.
• Applicant must have cleared the previous examination.
• Applicants must hold their own Aadhar cards.
• Parents’ Aadhar card also verified and must be registered with Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (OB and OCWW) Board.

Financial Benefit Structure

Under this is scholarship benefits are given based on the level of classes, starting from class 6th to the postgraduate  level

Here is the structure of benefits received by the students:-

Level of Class/Course Type	Scholarship Assistance (In Rs. per annum)
Class VI and VII (only available for girl children)	2,000
Class VIII (There is no gender barrier, available to all children)	2,000
Class IX (available to all children)	3,000
Class X (available to all children)	4,000
A special cash reward is available for students who have secured 90% and above marks in their class 10th board examination.	10,000
Class XI and XII	5,000
For B.Sc., B.Com., B.A. & PG Studies	7,000
	40,000
For B.Ed./CT/Nursing Training in govt. colleges	10,000

• Note for Female Child:- Additional 20% benefit over & above the normal educational assistance is available for a girl child.

Salient Features

• Responsible Board:- The Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (OB and OCWW) Board, Government of Odisha, is the nodal board responsible for introducing this Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship.
• Max. Scholarship Amount:- Under this scholarship, eligible students receive a maximum scholarship amount of up to Rs. 40,000 per annum as per their eligibility.
• Classes/Courses Covered:- This scholarship is available for students studying in classes 6th-12th and above education level up to post-graduation.
• Attendance Criteria:- All the students must be present regularly in class and must require a minimum annual attendance of 50% for the academic year in which they are enrolled.
• Special 20% Additional Support:- Under this, the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (OB and OCWW) Board has decided to offer an additional 20% discount over the ordinary amount only to girls’ children from class 8th onwards.
• One-Time Cash Reward:- Under this scholarship scheme, a special cash reward of Rs 10,000 is available for students who have secured 90% and above marks in their class 10th board examination.
• Two Children Only:- There is another condition for this scholarship to get the benefits of this condition, which is that this scholarship is available only to a maximum of two children from one family.
• Valid Registration Required:- The parent of the student must hold an official BOC ID/ registration card, which is registered officially with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• Family Condition:- In such a situation where both parents hold worker registration, then in this condition, only one parent can get the assistant for a child because the board does not permit separate applications from both of the parents for the same child.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Form Start date	Going on
Last Date to Apply	31/07/2026

Required Documents

Here’s a list of documents that are required for a smooth application:-

• Student’s Aadhar Card
• Resident/Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Bank Account Details
• A valid BOC ID Card of Parent (s)
• College ID Card
• Marksheet of Previous Qualifying Exams
• Account number and IFSC code of the parent’s bank passbook.
• Recent Passport-Sized Photograph
• Bonafide Certificate/ Admission receipt from current university/institution

Selection, Verification & Disbursement Process

1. School Attendance Rule:- In this scholarship, firstly, the headmaster of the school checks the pre-metric applications of the student by verifying the attendance requirement, which is 50%, and once they succeed in verifying the forms, then forward for further processing.
2. College Verification:- After that, the head of the college verifies the roll number and admission status of eligible students.
3. Certify Worker Status: Once the college verification is over, the welfare extension officer will check the recommendation from schools, and after reviewing them carefully, certify the status of the workers.
4. Sends Approval:- After certifying the workers’ status that District Labour Officer (DLO) verifies everything on the online e Shramik portal, and then they’ll send the names of approved students to the collector for finishing the payment successfully.
5. Payment Transfer Mode:- This is the last step in which the board transfers the cash reward through one of the most likely used methods, called “Direct Bank Transfer” mode, into the bank accounts of selected wards.

How to Apply Online for Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship?

You have to follow these simple steps to apply for Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship:-

• Visit Official OSSP Portal:- First of all, the applicant needs to visit the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal to apply for the same.
• Locate Scheme:- Once the applicant is on the homepage of the official portal, then needs to go to the ‘Scheme’ option and look for the Nirmal Shramik Kalyan Yojana option.
• Register Yourself:- After that, the applicant needs to click on the ” Apply Now ” option. As the applicant clicks, a new page will appear on the screen. If the applicant doesn’t have an account on this portal, then needs to click on the register now option. Or in condition if they have already registered on this portal, then needs to login themselves by entering their Unique Number / Aadhar Number, Password, along with the correct answer of Maths problem by entering and clicking on the login option.
• Terms and Conditions:- As the applicant clicks on the register now option, a new page with terms and conditions will open on the screen. Now the applicant needs to agree to all the terms and conditions by reading them carefully and clicking on the proceed button.
• Student Registration:- As an applicant clicks on (Student Registration Form), for applying for a scholarship will appear on the screen. The applicant needs to enter their Aadhar number.
• Get and Enter OTP:- After entering the Aadhaar, the applicant needs to click on the Get OTP option, and as the applicant clicks, an OTP will be triggered on the applicant’s registered mobile number. The applicant needs to enter the OTP.
• Provide Details:- Now the applicant needs to enter all the details, such as personal details, academic details, and bank information, and click on the save button.
• Save & Proceed:- After saving the information, the applicant needs to click on the “Next” button to proceed with the scholarship form
• Re-check the Filled Details:- Once, quickly review all the details carefully.
• Upload & Submit:- At last, the applicant needs to attach all necessary documents to the form and then submit it
• Take Printout:– To prevent fraud and to ensure that you have completed the scholarship application form, you need to download the final copy of your application and print it out for further use.

Contact Details

• Sanjog Helpline Toll-Free Number:- (155 335 / 1800 345 6770)
• E-mail ID: scholarshiplabour@gmail.com 

FAQs

Which board is responsible for introducing the Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship?

Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (OB and OCWW) Board, Government of Odisha, is the nodal board responsible for introducing NSKYS.

What is the maximum scholarship amount given to deserving students under the NSKYS?

According to their eligibility, students receive a maximum scholarship amount of up to Rs. 40,000 per annum.

Is there any attendance criteria available for students?

Yes, students must require a minimum annual attendance of 50% for the academic year.

How many children can apply under the Nirman Shramik Kalyan Scholarship Scheme?

Only two wards from the registered construction worker family.

Is there any additional reward available for girl student?

Yes, an additional 20% benefit over & above the normal educational assistance is available for a girl child.

Is it necessary to secure 90% in class 10th to get the one-time cash board

Yes, a student must secure a minimum of 90% and above marks in their class 10th board examination to get a special cash reward of Rs. 10,000