{
  "id": 10622406,
  "title": "Can you submit Jeevan Pramaan from October 1?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/can-you-submit-jeevan-pramaan-from-october-1",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T02:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/can-you-submit-annual-jeevan-pramaan-certificate-from-october-1-2026/articleshow/134546248.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Every government employee must submit their Digital Life Certificate, commonly known as Jeevan Pramaan, once per year to continue receiving their pension. This biometric-enabled digital service caters to pensioners from both central and state governments. The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) typically initiates the DLC submission process for super senior citizens, those aged 80 years and above, on October 1 each year. However, the specific submission dates for 2026 have not been announced yet.\n\nLast year, DoPPW mandated the provision of DLC services and necessary support to enable pensioners aged 80 and older to complete the process smoothly, starting from October 1. This early window was designed to prevent the congestion typically experienced in November.\n\nBut what exactly is Jeevan Pramaan or the Digital Life Certificate? It is a biometric-enabled Aadhaar-based digital life certificate issued to pensioners. The certificate is generated using the pensioner's Aadhaar number and biometrics. The process relies on the Aadhaar platform for biometric authentication, which, upon successful completion, generates the Digital Life Certificate and stores it in the Life Certificate Repository. Pension Disbursing Agencies (PDAs) can then access this certificate online.\n\nThe validity of the Digital Life Certificate is not indefinite. It is governed by the rules set by the Pension Sanctioning Authority. Once the validity period expires, a new Jeevan Pramaan Certificate, essentially a new Pramaan ID, must be obtained.\n\nTo submit the Digital Life Certificate via face authentication, pensioners are advised to follow these six simple steps using an Android smartphone with a 5 MP front camera and internet access. The first step involves preparing the Aadhaar number registered with the Pension Disbursing Authority (such as a bank, post office, or other relevant authority). Then, download and install the 'AadhaarFaceRD' app and the 'Jeevan Pramaan Face App' from the Google Play Store. After completing operator authentication and scanning the operator's face, the pensioner enters their pension details in the app, captures a clear photograph using the smartphone's front camera, and submits the information. An SMS is then sent to the mobile number, containing a link to download the Jeevan Pramaan.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}