Complete Guide to Submitting Jeevan Pramaan Patra: Online and Offline Methods
Pensioners are required to provide a life certificate annually to maintain their pension benefits . This document confirms the pensioner's existence, ensuring that only eligible individuals receive benefits. Without this process, pensions might be withheld to prevent misuse. Traditionally, the life certificate had to be submitted in person, but the introduction of digital services like Jeevan Pramaan has made this process more seamless and accessible.
Pensioners now have the option to submit their life certificates either online or offline, catering to their convenience and resources.
What is Jeevan Pramaan?
Also called the Digital Life Certificate , Jeevan Pramaan leverages biometric technology to allow pensioners to submit their life certificates remotely. This innovative service provides the flexibility of submission anytime, anywhere, through digital platforms.
Since November 2021, pensioners can submit Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) using face authentication via Android smartphones, removing the need for physical visits to banks or service centers.
Important Deadlines for Life Certificate Submission
Life certificates must be submitted annually in November to authorized pension disbursing institutions like banks and post offices to ensure the timely credit of pension payments.
How Can Pensioners Submit Their Life Certificates?
There are multiple methods available for submission:
In-Person Submission
Pensioners can visit the following locations to submit their certificates physically:
- Pension-disbursing banks
- Post offices
- Government-designated centers
- District-level treasuries or other authorized offices
Doorstep Banking Services
For pensioners with mobility issues, public sector banks offer doorstep banking services:
- A bank representative visits the pensioner’s residence.
- Biometric data is collected on-site, and the certificate is submitted.
- This option provides a hassle-free experience without requiring pensioners to leave their homes.
Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan)
Jeevan Pramaan simplifies the process with biometric verification . Here are the key methods for generating a Digital Life Certificate:
- Visit Citizen Service Centres (CSCs) across India.
- Use the Jeevan Pramaan portal with a fingerprint reader.
- Download the Jeevan Pramaan mobile app and complete the process through the app.
- Generate certificates via Pension Disbursing Agencies (PDAs) like banks, post offices, or treasuries.
Advanced Features of Jeevan Pramaan
- Pensioners can generate certificates remotely from their homes or any location using laptops or mobile devices, provided they have an Aadhaar number or VID.
- Android smartphone users can utilize face authentication technology through the Aadhaar Face RD app and Jeevan Pramaan app.
- India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) also offers a doorstep service for submitting Digital Life Certificates, accessible via the “Postinfo APP.”
Once submitted, the life certificate is automatically updated in the system, ensuring uninterrupted pension disbursal.