Jeevan Pramaan – Eligibility, Registration & Life Certificate Download

Pension is the sole mode of income for most of the retired employees. Central and State Government employees also get a monthly pension after retirement. However, a beneficiary has to provide the life certificate once every year to continue receiving the pension in his pension account. It can be difficult at times for old or ailing pensioners to visit the bank to submit the life certificate every year. The government has come up with a solution for it and has introduced Digital Life Certificate or Jeevan Pramaan.

What is Jeevan Pramaan

Jeevan Pramaan Patra is a biometric-enabled Digital Life Certificate for pensioners where they can generate and share it with Pension Disbursing Agencies (PDAs). The facility is available for retired employees of Central Government, State Government and other government institutions.

It is very difficult for senior citizens and other retired employees to visit the bank every year and submit a life certificate in person. The Government of India has made provision for such pensioners to generate the digital life certificate using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication by visiting the Jeevan Pramaan portal or downloading the Jeevan Pramaan app on their smartphones.

Eligibility for Jeevan Pramaan

A person can avail the facilities of Jeevan Pramaan if he meets the following eligibility criteria:

• He should be a pensioner
• He should be a retired government employee (Central Government, State Government or other Government Institutions)
• He should have a valid Aadhaar number and mobile number
• The Aadhaar number should be registered with the Pension Distributing Agency
• Supported biometric device
• PC with Windows 8.0 and above or Android mobile/tablet 8.0 and above
• Internet connectivity

How to Avail Jeevan Pramaan Facilities Online

Jeevan Pramaan facilities can be availed online through the Jeevan Pramaan website or the mobile application. The user has to download the application for Windows/Android and install it to his/her device. A biometric device has to be attached to the device (PC/smartphone/tablet) to avail Jeevan Pramaan services.

Jeevan Pramaan Registration Process

Follow the steps mentioned below to register for Jeevan Pramaan:

1. Open the Jeevan Pramaan app in your device
2. Select the option for new registration
3. Enter the required details such as Aadhaar number, Pension Payment Order, Bank Account, Bank name, mobile number, etc.
4. Click on send OTP to receive an OTP on your mobile number
5. Enter this OTP to proceed ahead
6. Authenticate your details through biometric verification (fingerprint or iris scan) using Aadhaar
7. Once you click on submit, your details will be validated by UIDAI and a Pramaan ID will be generated against your details after successful registration
8. You can use this Pramaan ID to login to your Jeevan Pramaan account.

How to Generate Jeevan Pramaan Certificate/ID

Jeevan Pramaan can be generated online through the app. Follow these steps to generate Jeevan Pramaan online:

1. Login to your Jeevan Pramaan app by entering your Pramaan ID and OTP
2. Select the Generate Jeevan Pramaan option
3. Enter the Aadhaar number and mobile number and click on Generate OTP
4. An OTP is sent to the mobile number. Enter the OTP in the space provided
5. Enter details such as –
   • Pensioner Name
   • PPO Number
   • Type of pension
   • Name of Sanctioning Authority
   • Name of Disbursing Agency
   • Name of Agency
   • Email Id
   • Bank account number
   • Select Remarried options
   • Select Re-Employed Options
6. Select the no objection option and scan your fingerprint/iris
7. The biometric input is authenticated using the Aadhaar data
8. The Jeevan Pramaan is displayed on the screen after successful authentication
9. A confirmation message is sent to the pensioner’s mobile number containing the Jeevan Pramaan Certificate ID

Jeevan Pramaan Certificate Download

Once a Digital Life Certificate (DLC) is generated, it is stored in the Life Certificate Repository. A pensioner can download the Jeevan Pramaan certificate through the app or by visiting the website. The Pension Disbursing Agency (PDA) can download the Jeevan Pramaan from the Life Certificate Repository of a pensioner. Here’s how the Jeevan Pramaan Certificate can be downloaded by the PDA:

• A PDA has to login to the registered account at the Jeevan Pramaan website.
• Jeevan Pramaan of the pensioner can be downloaded by entering the Pramaan ID
• The PDA can view/download the Jeevan Pramaan only when it is shared by the pensioner
• If not registered, a PDA cannot access the Digital Life Certificate of the pensioner

How to Locate Jeevan Pramaan Centres

A pensioner can visit a Jeevan Pramaan Centre (JPC) to get the Digital Life Certificate as well. The option to search for JPC is available on the website. Here’s how you can locate a Jeevan Pramaan Centre:

1. Visit the Jeevan Pramaan portal
2. Click on “Locate a Centre”
3. You can search for a JPC by selecting the location type, state and district
4. The search results are displayed on the screen along with the support for Google maps

Benefits of Jeevan Pramaan

• Jeevan Pramaan makes it easy for pensioners to submit Digital Life Certificate
• The verification is done using the Aadhaar-biometric authentication which eliminates the chances of fraudulent activities
• SMS notification is sent to the pensioner on successful Jeevan Pramaan Certificate generation to keep him updated. No DLC can be generated without the approval of the pensioner
• The complete authentication process and accessing Jeevan Pramaan online is feasible and easy
• The easy accessibility of life certificates online further speeds up pension processing and results in timely payouts to Jeevan Pramaan pensioners

FAQs on Jeevan Pramaan

Q1. Should I given my bank my digital life certificate?
No, you are not required to submit the digital life certificate to a bank, post office or pension disbursing agency. Once your digital life certificate has been authorized, it will be stored in the Life Certificate Repository. It will be automatically forwarded to your pension disbursing agency via the internet.

Q2. How long is a life certificate valid?
The Jeevan Pramaan Patra has a validity of 12 months from the date of prior submission.

Q3. What do I do in case my digital life certificate is turned down?
In case your digital life certificate is rejected, you need to contact your pension distribution agency. In case it was rejected on account of providing incorrect information, it is advisable that you apply for a new Jeevan Pramaan, that is, Pramaan ID, with the correct information and biometrics.

Q4. Is it necessary for a senior citizen to get a digital certificate?
No, a digital life certificate is just a digital way to submit a life certificate. You can also choose to submit a physical life certificate to the pension disbursing agency.

Q5. What is the validity of the Jeevan Pramaan ID?
The Jeevan Pramaan ID does not have an indefinite validity. The validity period is determined by the Pension Sanctioning Authority. Once the pensioner’s ID expires, he should obtain a new Jeevan Pramaan ID.