The Government of Bihar has notified The Social Security (Bihar) Rules, 2025, vide Gazette Notification No. COSS 10-01/2021 dated 9 December 2025, in exercise of powers under Sections 154 and 156 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. These Rules replace several earlier State rules and provide a consolidated framework for social security administration in Bihar.

1. Scope and Commencement
Title: The Social Security (Bihar) Rules, 2025
• Extent: These rules extend to the entire state of Bihar.
• Commencement: They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
• Supersession: These rules repeal and replace the following earlier regulations:
• Bihar Maternity Benefit Rules, 1964
• Bihar Payment of Gratuity Rules, 1972
• Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Rules, 2005
• Bihar Unorganized Workers Social Security Rules, 2015
2. Social Security Organizations (Chapter II)
Bihar Unorganized Workers Social Security Board
• Term: Nominated members shall hold office for a maximum of three years. They may be re-nominated for up to two terms.
• Composition: The Board shall include representatives from unorganized workers’ associations and employers’ associations, with at least two active unorganized workers as members.
• Meetings: The Board shall meet at least three times in a year.
Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
• Chairperson: The Secretary, Principal Secretary, or Additional Chief Secretary of the Labour Resource Department.
• Composition: The Board shall consist of 15 nominated members representing various government departments (Education, Finance, Social Welfare, etc.), building workers, and employers.
• Meetings: The Board shall meet at least once every four months.
3. Gratuity Provisions (Chapter IV)
• Nomination (Form-IV):
o Existing employees must submit nominations within 90 days of commencement of these rules.
o New employees must submit nominations within 30 days of completing one year of service.
• Application for Gratuity (Form-VII):
o Eligible employees or their authorized representatives must apply within 30 days of gratuity becoming payable.
o Legal heirs must apply within one year from the date gratuity becomes payable.
• Employer Response: Within 15 days of receiving an application, the employer shall issue either:
o A notice for payment (Form-VIII), or
o A notice of rejection specifying the reasons.
• Appeals: Appeals against the decision of the competent authority must be filed with the Labour Commissioner-cum-Appellate Authority within 60 days.
4. Employees’ Insurance Court (Chapter III)
• Appeals: An insured person or the Corporation may appeal against a decision of the Medical Board or Medical Appeal Tribunal within 90 days.
• Procedure: Applications (Form-II) must be filed in triplicate and must state the facts, jurisdiction, and relief claimed.
• Fees: A fee of ?100 shall be payable for applications under Section 49.
5. Welfare Cess (Chapter VII)
• Payment Timeline: Cess must be paid within 30 days of project completion or assessment.
• Long-term Projects: For projects exceeding one year, cess must be paid annually within 30 days of completion of each year.
• Appeal Fees: Filing an appeal regarding cess requires payment of a fee equal to 1% of the disputed amount or penalty.
6. Records, Returns, and Monitoring
• Unified Annual Return (Form-XVIII): Employers must upload a unified annual return electronically on the government web portal by the end of each financial year.
• Employment Information Return (Form-EIR): Employers must furnish yearly returns detailing recruitment and vacancies to the concerned Career Centre within 30 days of March 31.
• Compounding of Offences: Authorized officers may issue electronic compounding notices in Form-XXIII for eligible offences.
7. Bihar State Social Security Fund
The Fund shall be established with contributions from:
• Grants from the State and Central Governments
• Registration and renewal fees from beneficiaries
• Donations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds

Please refer to the Officeial gazette notification for more details.

Under Section Sub-section (1) section 154 and 156 - COSS, 2020 - The Government of Bihar has notified The Social Security (Bihar) Rules, 2025, vide Gazette Notification No. COSS 10-01/2021 dated 9 December 2025, in exercise of powers under Sections 154 and 156 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. These Rules replace several earlier State rules and provide a consolidated framework for social security administration in Bihar.

1. Scope and Commencement
Title: The Social Security (Bihar) Rules, 2025
• Extent: These rules extend to the entire state of Bihar.
• Commencement: They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
• Supersession: These rules repeal and replace the following earlier regulations:
• Bihar Maternity Benefit Rules, 1964
• Bihar Payment of Gratuity Rules, 1972
• Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Rules, 2005
• Bihar Unorganized Workers Social Security Rules, 2015
2. Social Security Organizations (Chapter II)
Bihar Unorganized Workers Social Security Board
• Term: Nominated members shall hold office for a maximum of three years. They may be re-nominated for up to two terms.
• Composition: The Board shall include representatives from unorganized workers’ associations and employers’ associations, with at least two active unorganized workers as members.
• Meetings: The Board shall meet at least three times in a year.
Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
• Chairperson: The Secretary, Principal Secretary, or Additional Chief Secretary of the Labour Resource Department.
• Composition: The Board shall consist of 15 nominated members representing various government departments (Education, Finance, Social Welfare, etc.), building workers, and employers.
• Meetings: The Board shall meet at least once every four months.
3. Gratuity Provisions (Chapter IV)
• Nomination (Form-IV):
o Existing employees must submit nominations within 90 days of commencement of these rules.
o New employees must submit nominations within 30 days of completing one year of service.
• Application for Gratuity (Form-VII):
o Eligible employees or their authorized representatives must apply within 30 days of gratuity becoming payable.
o Legal heirs must apply within one year from the date gratuity becomes payable.
• Employer Response: Within 15 days of receiving an application, the employer shall issue either:
o A notice for payment (Form-VIII), or
o A notice of rejection specifying the reasons.
• Appeals: Appeals against the decision of the competent authority must be filed with the Labour Commissioner-cum-Appellate Authority within 60 days.
4. Employees’ Insurance Court (Chapter III)
• Appeals: An insured person or the Corporation may appeal against a decision of the Medical Board or Medical Appeal Tribunal within 90 days.
• Procedure: Applications (Form-II) must be filed in triplicate and must state the facts, jurisdiction, and relief claimed.
• Fees: A fee of ?100 shall be payable for applications under Section 49.
5. Welfare Cess (Chapter VII)
• Payment Timeline: Cess must be paid within 30 days of project completion or assessment.
• Long-term Projects: For projects exceeding one year, cess must be paid annually within 30 days of completion of each year.
• Appeal Fees: Filing an appeal regarding cess requires payment of a fee equal to 1% of the disputed amount or penalty.
6. Records, Returns, and Monitoring
• Unified Annual Return (Form-XVIII): Employers must upload a unified annual return electronically on the government web portal by the end of each financial year.
• Employment Information Return (Form-EIR): Employers must furnish yearly returns detailing recruitment and vacancies to the concerned Career Centre within 30 days of March 31.
• Compounding of Offences: Authorized officers may issue electronic compounding notices in Form-XXIII for eligible offences.
7. Bihar State Social Security Fund
The Fund shall be established with contributions from:
• Grants from the State and Central Governments
• Registration and renewal fees from beneficiaries
• Donations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds

Please refer to the Officeial gazette notification for more details.
Notification 1/coss 10-01/2021/LN-77 dated 10-Dec-2025

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Notification S.O. 5319(E) dated 21-Nov-2025

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Under Section -
Notification dated 3-May-2021