Life Certificate For Pensioners: The annual life certificate submission window opened on November 1 for central government pensioners under 80 years of age, enabling them to continue receiving their pensions. The requirement affects about 69.76 lakh central government pensioners, with the deadline set for November 30.


Failure to submit the certificate by the deadline will result in pension payments being paused starting in December. Pensioners are advised to submit their life certificates at designated banks, post offices, or other approved locations. There are several submission methods available:


Jeevan Pramaan Portal: Enables online submission using biometric authentication.


Doorstep Banking (DSB) Agent: For assistance in submitting certificates from home.


Biometric Devices at Post Offices: Submission with in-person assistance.


Physical Life Certificate Forms: Can be submitted directly at bank branches.


Submitting Life Certificates Online with Jeevan Pramaan


For those opting to use the Jeevan Pramaan Portal, pensioners can verify their identity through Aadhaar-linked biometric methods, including face, fingerprint, or iris recognition. Here are the steps to submit online:


Ensure that your Aadhaar number is registered with your pension disbursing authority.


Download the 'AadhFaceRD' and 'Jeevan Pramaan Face' apps from the Google Play Store.


Enter required details, take a photograph, and submit the certificate.


An SMS with a download link for the Jeevan Pramaan Certificate will be sent to the registered mobile number.


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Offline Submission Process


Alternatively, pensioners can directly submit a physical life certificate at banks, post offices, or other designated facilities.


Deadline for Submission and Special Provisions


The submission period for pensioners under 80 runs from November 1 to November 30. Super senior citizens, aged 80 and above, were given an early submission window beginning October 1, also ending November 30. This provision, introduced by the government in 2019, allows senior pensioners additional time for submission.


Implications of Missing the Submission Deadline


Pension disbursements will be suspended if the life certificate is not submitted by the deadline. However, pension payments will resume once the life certificate is provided.


Digital Campaign for Life Certificates


In a related effort, the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) launched a nationwide campaign to facilitate digital life certificate (DLC) generation. The campaign, running from November 1 to November 30 across 800 cities and districts, saw over 1.8 lakh pensioners generate digital life certificates on the first day.


Pensioners are encouraged to use these convenient methods to ensure timely submission and prevent disruption in their pension benefits.


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