Jeevan Pramaan: How pensioners aged 80 and above can submit life certificate online

Pensioners aged 80 and above can submit their Jeevan Pramaan Digital Life Certificate from October 1, while others can do so from November 1 to 30. Here’s how to generate a life certificate using Aadhaar-based face authentication, the documents required and alternative submission methods.

Pensioners aged 80 years and above can submit their annual life certificate from October 1, while other pensioners can begin submitting it from November 1. The deadline for pensioners in the latter category is November 30.

The government’s Jeevan Pramaan facility allows pensioners to generate a Digital Life Certificate (DLC) through Aadhaar-based face authentication using a compatible smartphone. The facility eliminates the need to visit a bank branch or pension office in person, making the process more convenient for elderly pensioners and those with mobility difficulties.

Pensioners should ensure that their certificates are generated and accepted within the applicable submission window to avoid potential delays in pension payments.

What is Jeevan Pramaan?

Jeevan Pramaan is a government facility that enables pensioners to submit their annual life certificates electronically. The certificate serves as proof that the pensioner is alive and helps the pension-disbursing authority continue pension payments.

Digital submission is not mandatory. Pensioners can also use other permitted methods, including biometric authentication, doorstep banking services and physical submission at the relevant bank branch.

Documents and details required

Before beginning the face-authentication process, pensioners should keep the following information ready:

• Aadhaar number or Virtual Identification Number (VID)
• Pension Payment Order (PPO) number
• Active mobile number
• Pension account details
• Details of the pension-sanctioning and pension-disbursing authorities

Providing accurate information is important to avoid authentication failures and discrepancies in the certificate.

How to generate a Digital Life Certificate using face authentication

Pensioners can complete the process through a compatible Android smartphone with an internet connection.

Step 1: Download the applications

Install the Jeevan Pramaan Face and AadhaarFaceRD applications from the Google Play Store.

Step 2: Complete operator authentication

Open the application and follow the on-screen instructions to authenticate the operator initiating the process.

Step 3: Enter pensioner details