Jeevan Pramaan (Digital Life Certificate)
Department / Authority: Jeevan Pramaan Digital Life Certificate, MeitY
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What this service does
Official biometric/face-authentication enabled digital life certificate service enabling pensioners to submit annual life verification from home without physical visits to banks or treasury offices.
Who can use it / Eligibility
All Central Government, State Government, Defence, Railways, Postal, Telecom, and EPFO pensioners drawing pension through banks or treasuries.
What you'll need (Documents Required)
- 1Aadhaar Number or Virtual ID (VID) linked with pension account
- 2PPO (Pension Payment Order) Number
- 3Pension Account details (Bank Name and Account Number)
- 4Mobile Number registered with Aadhaar (for OTP)
How it works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Download 'AadhaarFaceRd' and 'Jeevan Pramaan' apps from Google Play Store on any Android smartphone.
- 2Open Jeevan Pramaan app, perform operator authentication using Aadhaar and mobile OTP.
- 3Enter Pensioner details: Aadhaar, Mobile, PPO Number, Pension Disbursing Agency (Bank/DPDO), and Account Number.
- 4Perform Face Authentication using front camera in good lighting.
- 5Upon successful capture, a Pramaan ID is generated and automatically shared with your Pension Disbursing Agency.
Key Service Facts
₹ Free using smartphone Face Authentication App / Nominal ₹10-₹20 at CSCs / Doorstep postman service ₹70.
Instant (Digital receipt SMS generated immediately; pension disbursing agency updated in 24 hours)
1800-111-555 / jeevanpramaan@gov.in
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