Should EPS pensioner submit annual digital life certificate before November 30?

In order to empower pensioners digitally, the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare launched the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has a plan called JeevanPramaan.

According to the Press Information Bureau release dated June 8, 2024, “Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has more than 78 Lakh pensioners, who are required to submit Life certificate every year for continuation of the pension being paid to them. Earlier they had to go to banks to submit physical life certificate which had its challenges resulting into some grievances.”

Digital Life Certificate submission: How to submit Digital Life Certificate through Aadhaar face authentication RD service

When is the last date to submit life certificate for EPS95 pensioners

EPS’95 pensioners can now submit a Life Certificate at any time which will be valid for 1 year from the date of submission. Unlike other government pensioners who must submit it every year before November 30. So, EPS members should remember the submission date to submit the digital life certificate next year.


How it works
In order to use the face authentication method, users must install two applications on their smartphones: "Aadhaar Face RD" and "Jeevan Pramaan." The operator authentication for these applications are carried out through Aadhaar linked mobiles numbers. Detailed guidelines are provided in the Apps to ensure a successful face scan. Once the scan is completed, the DLC submission is confirmed on the mobile screen along with the Jeevan Pramaan ID and PPO number, completing the process conveniently from home.

Requirements of life certification

• PPO number
• Aadhaar number
• Bank account details
• Mobile number linked with Aadhaar

What is the process of submitting Digital Life Certificate (DLC) through Aadhaar face authentication RD service?
Step-1
Go to Google Play Store and look for the "Aadhaar Face RD (Early Access) Application"
from UIDAI (presently 0.7.43).
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.gov.uidai.facerd. )\
Step-2
After successfully installing the Aadhaar Face RD App on the device, it will appear in the 'settings' under App Manager or App Info. This application is used for the background process of the Jeevan Pramaan Application, so it is mandatory to install it.
Step-3
The pensioner or family pensioner should access the "Jeevan Pramaan" from the Google Play Store after successfully installing both applications. They will then be directed to the "Operator Authentication" screen, where they must enter the following information: Aadhar No., Phone No., E-mail. All the sections marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory to fill.
Step-4
After providing all the information, the Operator (pensioner/family pensioner/any other person on behalf of pensioner/family pensioner) needs to submit the OTP (One Time Password) sent to their respective mobile number and e-mail address.
Step-5
After submitting the OTP, the Jeevan Pramaan App will take the Operator (pensioner/family pensioner/any other person on behalf of pensioner/family pensioner) to a screen where they have to provide Name as per Aadhaar. They should click on the checkbox and then click on Scan. The app will request permission for Face Scan, and the
pensioner/family pensioner should press "Yes" to continue the process.
Step-6
Before the scan, the app will display instructions and guidelines for the face scan. The pensioner/family pensioner should read them carefully. Afterward, they need to click on the "I am aware of this" checkbox to continue and press 'proceed'. The app will capture their face. The camera should be having 13 MP or more.
Step 7
The pensioner will be directed to the "Pensioner Authentication" screen. He/she or any family member must fill out the proper information in accordance with the records viz. Full Name as per Aadhaar, Type of Pension, Sanctioning Authority, Disbursing Agency, PPO Number, Account Number (pension). The process for scanning face will begin. After face scanning, DLC submission appears on the mobile screen along with the Pramaan ID and PPO no. One can download a PDF copy of the certificate from the Jeevan Pramaan website by providing the Jeevan Pramaan ID.