How Pensioners Can Submit Jeevan Pramaan Patra Online & Offline
Pensioners are an important part of society, and it’s essential to make sure they keep receiving their pension without any interruptions. For this, every pensioner must submit a life certificate each year. This certificate confirms that the pensioner is alive and eligible to receive pension benefits.
Nowadays, the process has become simpler with both online and offline options. This makes it easier for pensioners to submit their certificates without facing delays.
Submission Dates & Deadlines
- For pensioners under 80 years: Submission starts on November 1 and ends on November 30.
- For pensioners aged 80 and above (super senior citizens): Submission starts earlier, from October 1, but the deadline is still November 30.
⚠ Important: If you miss the deadline, pension payments will stop from December. Payments will restart only after you submit the certificate.
Ways to Submit Your Life Certificate
You can submit your Jeevan Pramaan Patra in different ways:
- Jeevan Pramaan Portal (Online) – Uses biometric verification through fingerprint, iris, or face recognition.
- Doorstep Banking (DSB) – A bank agent can visit your home to complete the process.
- Post Offices with Biometric Devices – Submit using fingerprint or iris scan.
- In-person at Bank Branches – Fill and submit the physical form.
How to Submit Online
If you choose the Jeevan Pramaan Portal, follow these steps:
- Update Aadhaar – Ensure your Aadhaar is linked with your bank or post office pension account.
- Download Apps – Install AadhFaceRD and Jeevan Pramaan Face App from the Google Play Store.
- Fill Details – Enter your personal information in the app.
- Biometric Verification – Use fingerprint, iris, or face recognition to confirm your identity.
- Submit – Send your details through the app.
- Get Confirmation – You will receive an SMS with a download link for your Jeevan Pramaan Certificate.
How to Submit Offline
For offline submission:
- Visit your bank, post office, or any designated centre and submit the filled physical form along with necessary documents.
What Happens if You Miss the Deadline?
- Pension will stop from the next month (December).
- Once you submit the certificate, payments will restart. You will not lose the pension permanently.
Recent Government Initiatives
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) is running a nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign from November 1 to 30 across 800 cities and districts.
On just the first day, over 1.8 lakh pensioners submitted their certificates online — showing that more pensioners are now using digital methods.
Quick FAQs
- What is a life certificate?
A document confirming that a pensioner is alive, needed every year for pension payments. - Who needs to submit it?
All pensioners and family pensioners. - Deadline?
November 30 every year. - Ways to submit?
Online via Jeevan Pramaan, doorstep banking, biometric devices at post offices, or in-person at banks. - Documents needed?
Aadhaar number and other pension-related documents as required. - Can I try again if my submission fails?
Yes, you can reapply through any method.
