Business News Desk – To get pension, pensioners are required to submit life certificate every year. This certificate proves that the pensioner is alive and should continue receiving pension. If this proof is not submitted on time then payment of pension is stopped. If you do not submit the life certificate by 30th November, the pension will stop.
What is life certificate?
Life certificate is an important document that proves the living status of pensioners. Traditionally it had to be deposited in person at the pension distribution centre. But now facilities like Digital Life Certificate are making this process easy and convenient.
What is Digital Life Certificate?
Digital Life Certificate is a system that allows pensioners to submit certificates online using biometric technology. From November 2021, pensioners can also submit their certificate using face authentication through Android smartphone.
Last date for submission of life certificate
It is mandatory for every pensioner to submit his/her life certificate in the month of November every year. Only if the certificate is submitted on time, pension is deposited into the account regularly every month.
Ways to submit life certificate
1. Deposit in person
Pensioners can submit the life certificate themselves by visiting these places.
Pension Disbursement Bank
post office
Government Recognized Service Center
District Level Treasury Office
2. Doorstep Banking Service
Many banks are providing doorstep banking services for pensioners facing health or mobility issues.
To avail the doorstep service you have to do this
You will have to request a bank representative to call you at home.
The representative will collect biometric data and submit your certificate.
3. Digital Jeevan Pramaan
Digital Jeevan Pramaan has made the process very simple.
How to Deposit:
CSC Centre: Visit the nearest Citizen Service Center (CSC) and submit the certificate.
Jeevan Pramaan Portal: Login to the portal and generate certificate using fingerprint reader.
Jeevan Pramaan Mobile App: Download the app and submit the certificate online.
Post Office Service: Submit the certificate with the help of postman through India Post Payments Bank.
Face Authentication: Use Aadhaar Face RD App and Jeevan Pramaan App.
Required Documents
Aadhar Number or Virtual ID (VID)
Information related to pension distribution agency
Benefits of Digital Jeevan Pramaan
Pensioners benefit from digital Jeevan Pramaan
Facility to submit certificates sitting at home.
Pension is deposited into the account regularly.
The process is fast, simple and secure.
Submit certificates on time
Take advantage of the digital process, so that there is no need to visit the bank or centre.
For any technical support, contact the nearest CSC center or bank.
Digital Jeevan Pramaan has greatly simplified the process of submitting the certificate for pensioners. By submitting correct information and timely submission of certificates, you will continue to receive your pension without any hassle.
