Can all pensioners submit DLC from October 1?

Following the October 1 deadline, certain senior pensioners can submit their Digital Life Certificate (DLC) online. However, not every senior pensioner has this option. Only those aged 80 and above are eligible to begin the submission process from that date. The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has issued a reminder to eligible pensioners about the early submission process.

Pensioners have the flexibility to submit their life certificate through various methods including face authentication, biometric authentication, doorstep banking, or by visiting a bank branch in person. The submission modes include face authentication via smartphone scan, biometric authentication using fingerprint or iris scans, doorstep banking services for home collection, and physical submission at a bank branch.

To submit the DLC, pensioners need to have an active Aadhaar linked to their pension account, the Pension Payment Order (PPO) number, details of the Pension Disbursing Agency, and a mobile number for OTPs and confirmations. The Electronic Jeevan Pramaan, or DLC, serves as a valid and recognized certificate under the IT Act, eliminating the need for pensioners to visit a Physical Data Authority to prove their existence.