Jeevan Pramaan Patra FAQs: Eligibility, Validity, And Documents Required

What is Jeevan Pramaan Patra?

The life certificate that a pensioner is required to present annually to the bank to be able to collect their pension is known as Jeevan Pramaan Patra. This is not a new introduction but has been a requirement for pensioners for a while now So, what is new with Jeevan Pramaan Patra? To avail the Life certificate, an individual drawing pension, is required to be personally present in front of the Pension Disbursing agency or have the Life certificate be issued by the authority where they served earlier. This requirement often becomes a hurdle in the seamless transfer of the pension. Digital Life Certificate for Pensioners Scheme known as Jeevan Pramaan seeks to address this issue by digitizing the process of securing a life certificate³.

At first, the use of biometrics was considered for the digital Jeevan Pramaan Patra. However, it was found that capturing biometrics, especially fingerprints, was difficult for senior citizens. Owing to this, the process then shifted to a face-recognition system in collaboration with MeitY.^[2] This may enable pensioners to submit their Jeevan Pramaan Patra through their smartphones. Thus, one may not have to go physically to the bank and wait in a queue for their Jeevan Pramaan Patra submission.

Knowing that a life certificate for pensioners is one of the most important documents, this change in the process of Jeevan Pramaan Patra submission may be welcomed by most.

 

Jeevan Pramaan Patra FAQs

Let’s take a look at some of the Jeevan Pramaan Patra FAQs that may give pensioners more insight into their life certificates and associated processes.

 

How can I generate a digital Jeevan Pramaan Patra on my phone?

If you have a smartphone, you may download the mobile app for the life certificate. Here are the steps you can follow.

1. Log on to https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in
2. Enter your email id and captcha
3. Click on “I agree to download”
4. Check your email id for OTP
5. Enter the OTP
6. You will be directed to the download page where you can click on “Mobile app download”
7. The download link will be sent to your email id
8. You can only click on the link once. Clicking on the link should automatically start the download.

 

Can I use the Jeevan Pramaan Patra app on a desktop or laptop?

If you do not want to get your digital life certificate on your phone, you may also choose to get it via your laptop or desktop. Here are the steps you can follow.

1. Log on to https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in
2. Enter your email id and captcha
3. Click on “I agree to download”
4. Check your email id for OTP
5. Enter the OTP
6. You will be directed to a download page where you can click on “Download for Windows OS”
7. The download link will be shared on your email
8. This will lead to a download of a .zip file on your laptop/desktop. You can unzip this file and follow the instructions in the ‘client installation document’.
9. As with the Android app, the link can only be clicked once. Hence, ensure that you complete the steps properly.

 

What is the eligibility for Jeevan Pramaan Patra?

A pensioner whose Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA) is registered with Jeevan Pramaan qualifies for Jeevan Pramaan. The list of PSA on boarded can be located in the 'Circulars' section of the https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in portal. ^[1]

 

What are the documents required for Jeevan Pramaan Patra?

One of the most important documents required for Jeevan Pramaan Patra is the Aadhaar card of the pensioner. Apart from that, you may need access to the following details:

• Mobile Number
• Name
• PPO Number
• Pension Account number
• Bank details
• Name of Pension Sanctioning Authority, Pension Disbursing Authority, etc.

You may also need to provide your biometric details for the process.

 

What is the validity of Jeevan Pramaan Patra?

The Jeevan Pramaan Patra validity is determined by the Pension Sanctioning Authority. Once the validity has lapsed, the pensioner may require getting a new certificate issued.

The Jeevan Pramaan Patra is only useful for government employees. If you have not retired as a government employee, or will not be retiring as one, you may need a pension plan in place for your retirement goals^.[1] When deciding on a pension plan, browse through the available options. It may also be advisable to use a retirement plan calculator when buying a new retirement plan.

 

Is Aadhaar mandatory for Jeevan Pramaan Patra?

Yes, a valid Aadhaar number or VID is mandatory to get the Jeevan Praman Patra or Digital Life Certificate¹

 

What should I do if Jeevan Pramaan Patra is rejected?

If your Jeevan Pramaan Patra gets rejected because of incorrect details, reach out to your Pension Disbursing Agency. You can generate a fresh Pramaan ID by resubmitting accurate information and biometrics.

 

How do I check the status of my Jeevan Pramaan Patra Application?

Go to the website https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in and log in using your credentials to track the status of your Pramaan Patra. You also receive updates via SMS on your registered mobile number regarding the status of your application.

 

Key Takeaways

• Jeevan Pramaan Patra is a digital life certificate that helps pensioners verify their existence without visiting banks physically.
• It’s available through both mobile and desktop applications on the official Jeevan Pramaan portal.
• Only pensioners whose PSA (Pension Sanctioning Authority) is registered with the Jeevan Pramaan can use it.
• The certificate’s validity is decided by the PSA (Pension Sanctioning Authority) and must be renewed after expiry.
• In case of rejection, pensioners can reapply by correcting their details and regenerating the Pramaan ID.
• Status updates for the certificate are available online and through SMS alerts.

 

Conclusion

Jeevan Pramaan Patra has transformed how pensioners verify their life certificates by bringing the entire process online. Since its launch in 2014, over 11.48 Crore Jeevan Pramaan have already submitted Digital Life Certificates, showing how widely it’s being used. This digital shift not only simplifies pension disbursal but also adds comfort and dignity to the retirees’ lives².

 

Sources

1. https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/v1.0/misc/faq

2. https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/v1.0/#certificate