Reimbursement of the MS-CIT Course (Maharashtra Construction Workers)
Reimbursement of the MS-CIT Course refunds the full MS-CIT computer course fee to a registered Maharashtra construction worker or their child once the course is passed. The Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board settles the claim by DBT against the MS-CIT pass certificate and the fee receipt, filed free on mahabocw.in.
| Ministry | Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department |
|---|---|
| Benefit | Full reimbursement of the MS-CIT course fee on passing the course |
| Maximum benefit | Full MS-CIT course fee as per the fee receipt |
| Application mode | Both — online at iwbms.mahabocw.in or offline through the district labour office |
| Helpline | 1800-8892-816 |
| Official website | https://mahabocw.in/en/welfare-schemes/ |
What is the MS-CIT course reimbursement for construction workers?
Reimbursement of the MS-CIT Course is an education benefit of the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, the statutory board constituted under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and administered by the Labour Department, Government of Maharashtra. Workers in Maharashtra usually know the board's package of benefits by its Marathi name, Bandhkam Kamgar Yojana.
According to the welfare schemes page on mahabocw.in, the board reimburses the MS-CIT course fee to a registered construction worker or their child on production of the MS-CIT pass certificate and the fee receipt. Unlike the board's other education benefits, which are fixed annual grants tied to a class or a degree, this one is a refund of an actual expense, so the amount follows the receipt.
MS-CIT stands for the Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology. It is the basic computer-literacy course run by the Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL) through authorised learning centres in every district. Many Maharashtra government recruitment rules accept MS-CIT as the required computer-literacy qualification, which is why the board treats it as a worthwhile investment: a construction worker's son or daughter with an MS-CIT certificate has a materially better shot at clerical or data-entry work than one without.
Who is eligible for the MS-CIT reimbursement?
You can claim if:
- You are a registered construction worker with the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and your registration is live.
- You were 18 to 60 years old at the time of registration and had completed at least 90 days of construction work in the preceding 12 months, the board's standing registration condition.
- You, or your child, have passed MS-CIT at an authorised MKCL centre and hold the pass certificate.
- You hold the original fee receipt from that centre.
- You have an Aadhaar-seeded bank account in Maharashtra to receive the DBT credit.
You cannot apply if:
- You are not registered with the board. Registration is the only doorway to every benefit the board pays.
- Your board registration has lapsed and has not been renewed.
- The course was started but not passed. The board's document list requires a pass certificate, so a partial course produces no claim.
- The course was taken at a centre that is not an authorised MS-CIT centre, in which case no valid MKCL certificate exists.
- You are an employer, contractor or supervisor rather than a manual construction worker covered by the Act.
- You are registered with another state's construction workers welfare board.
The board's education benefits are ordinarily limited to the first two children of a registered worker. Where a claim is being made for a child rather than for the worker, this limit is the first thing the district office checks.
How much does the board pay back?
The benefit is the full MS-CIT course fee as evidenced by the receipt, paid once per person for that course. The board's published scheme entry states the benefit as a reimbursement and does not put a rupee ceiling on the page, so the receipt governs. Do not assume any particular figure; MS-CIT fees are set by MKCL and vary by course variant and by centre, and the board pays what was actually paid.
For context, these are the board's other education heads, all of which are fixed annual amounts and all restricted to the first two children:
| Education benefit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Classes 1 to 7 | Rs 2,500 a year |
| Classes 8 to 10 | Rs 5,000 a year |
| Classes 10 and 12, on 50% or more marks | Rs 10,000 a year |
| Classes 11 and 12 | Rs 10,000 a year |
| Degree course | Rs 20,000 a year |
| Diploma course | Rs 20,000 a year |
| Post-graduate diploma | Rs 25,000 a year |
| Engineering degree | Rs 60,000 |
| Medical degree | Rs 1,00,000 |
| MS-CIT course | Full fee reimbursed |
A family can therefore be running a degree claim and an MS-CIT claim in the same year, because they are separate heads with separate documents.
What documents are required?
| Document | Mandatory | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MS-CIT pass certificate | Yes | Issued by MKCL; the claim depends on passing |
| MS-CIT fee receipt | Yes | Original receipt from the authorised centre |
| Board registration card | Yes | Must be live, not lapsed |
| Aadhaar card | Yes | Of the worker, and of the child if applicable |
| Bank passbook of the worker | Yes | DBT credit account |
| Proof of relationship | No | Where the claim is for the worker's child |
How to apply for the MS-CIT reimbursement online
- Complete and pass MS-CIT at an authorised MKCL centre, then collect both the pass certificate and the fee receipt. Keep the receipt safe, a lost receipt is the hardest document to replace in this claim.
- Open iwbms.mahabocw.in from the online services menu on mahabocw.in and log in to the construction worker profile with the registration number and registered mobile number.
- Confirm the registration status reads active; if it has lapsed, complete the online renewal before filing.
- Select apply online for claim, then pick the education benefit for MS-CIT course reimbursement.
- Enter the course details — centre name, course dates, certificate number and fee paid, and the bank account exactly as printed in the passbook.
- Upload clear scans of the MS-CIT certificate, the fee receipt, the registration card, Aadhaar and the bank passbook.
- Submit and note the acknowledgement number shown on screen.
- Track the claim from the same login until it shows sanctioned and paid.
How to apply offline
- Visit the district labour office or the Government Labour Officer who handles construction worker claims in your district.
- Ask for the education claim form and fill in the MS-CIT reimbursement head.
- Attach self-attested copies of the MS-CIT pass certificate, fee receipt, registration card, Aadhaar and bank passbook, and carry the originals for verification at the counter.
- Submit the file and collect a dated acknowledgement receipt.
Assisted filing is free at district labour desks and at Suvidha Kendra counters where the board has set them up.
How to check the status of your claim
- Log in at iwbms.mahabocw.in with your registration number.
- Open the claim history and read the status against your acknowledgement number.
- If nothing has changed for several weeks, call the helpdesk on 1800-8892-816 between 10:00 and 18:00, or write to support@mahabocw.in quoting both numbers.
Why MS-CIT claims get rejected
- No pass certificate. An enrolment slip or a course-completion note from the centre is not the MKCL pass certificate.
- Fee receipt missing or in someone else's name. Ask the centre to reissue a duplicate on its letterhead before filing.
- Registration lapsed on the date of the claim.
- Third child. The board's education benefits run to the first two children of a registered worker.
- Bank account not Aadhaar-seeded, so the reimbursement cannot be credited.
- Name mismatch between the MS-CIT certificate, Aadhaar and the board record.
Help and grievance redressal
- Toll-free helpdesk: 1800-8892-816, 10:00 to 18:00
- Board landlines: (022) 2657-2631 and (022) 2657-2632
- Email: support@mahabocw.in or bocwwboardmaha@gmail.com
- Board office: 5th Floor, MMTC House, Plot C-22, E-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051
- District route: Government Labour Officer or Assistant Labour Commissioner
- MS-CIT course queries: certificate reprints, centre authorisation: go to MKCL, not to the board
Grievances the district office cannot settle are escalated to the Labour Department, Government of Maharashtra. Every step of registration, renewal and claim filing with the board is free, and no officer will ask a worker for money or for an OTP.
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Frequently asked questions
How much of the MS-CIT fee does the board reimburse?
The Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board reimburses the full MS-CIT course fee, as shown on the fee receipt, once the course has been passed. The board's welfare schemes page lists the benefit as a reimbursement rather than a fixed rupee grant, so the amount follows the fee actually paid at the authorised centre.
Do I get the money before or after doing the course?
After. This is a reimbursement, so the worker or the child pays the MS-CIT centre first, passes the course, and then claims the fee back with the pass certificate and the receipt. There is no advance payment.
What is MS-CIT?
MS-CIT, the Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology, is the state's basic computer literacy course run by the Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited through authorised centres across Maharashtra. It is widely accepted as the computer-literacy qualification for state government recruitment.
Who cannot claim the MS-CIT reimbursement?
A person who is not registered with the board, and a worker whose registration has lapsed, cannot apply. A claim for a course that was started but not passed is also not eligible, and a course taken at a centre that is not an authorised MS-CIT centre will not be reimbursed.
Can the children of a registered worker use this benefit?
Yes, the board runs this benefit under its education group, which is directed at the registered worker's children as well as the worker. The board's education benefits are generally restricted to the first two children of a registered worker, so confirm your case with the district labour office before enrolling a third child.
How long does the reimbursement take?
The board has not published a service-level timeline for this scheme. In practice the claim passes district labour office scrutiny before sanction, and the status is visible throughout on your login at iwbms.mahabocw.in.
Is there any fee to file this claim?
No. Filing a claim with the board is free, whether online or at the district labour office. No agent is authorised to charge a worker for lodging or "clearing" a board claim.
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