Life Certificate Last Date: If you don't complete this process today, your pension will be stopped after November 30th.

Life Certificate Last Date: Pensioners are required to submit their annual life certificate by November 30th. Failure to submit the certificate by the due date may result in a temporary suspension of their pension. This can be done by visiting a bank branch or completing the entire process through the Jeevan Pramaan portal.

Life Certificate Last Date: This is a crucial time for pensioners across the country. The government has clarified that the deadline for submitting an annual life certificate is November 30th, 2025. Failure to complete this process by the due date may result in a temporary suspension of their monthly pension. A life certificate is an official document confirming that the pension recipient is alive. This is the basis for deciding whether to continue their pension.

Who is required to submit a life certificate?

Central Government Pensioners
State Government Pensioners
Pensioners from Public Sector Banks
Family Pensioners (those receiving pension after the death of the primary pensioner)
All of these are required to submit a Life Certificate within the stipulated deadline every year.
Methods for Submitting a Life Certificate
Pensioners can submit the certificate online or offline, as per their convenience.

Offline Method (Visiting a Bank Branch)

Pensioners can submit the certificate in person at their pension disbursing bank branch or agency. The following documents are usually required:

Aadhaar Card/Pension ID

Bank Passbook

Pension Account Statement

Passport-Size Photograph (Required in Some Banks)

After the bank verifies the identity, the certificate is recorded immediately.

Online Method: Through the Jeevan Pramaan Portal

The digital method is convenient for pensioners who are unable to leave their homes.

Visit the Jeevan Pramaan portal

Perform Aadhaar-based biometric verification (fingerprint or face authentication)
Generate a Digital Life Certificate (DLC)
The certificate is automatically sent to the Pension Department
The pensioner receives a confirmation via SMS

Can a family member submit the certificate on the pensioner's behalf?

No. The life certificate must be submitted by the pensioner in person. However, doorstep biometric services or digital options are available for elderly or ill pensioners, eliminating the need to visit the bank.

What should pensioners living abroad do?

The process has been simplified for pensioners living abroad. They can:
– Get verification done at the Indian Embassy or Consulate
– Submit a life certificate certified by an authorised official
– A notarised life certificate is also valid (as per government guidelines)

What happens if the certificate is not submitted by November 30th?

If the life certificate is not submitted by the due date,
pension payments will be temporarily suspended.
Pension payments will resume only after the certificate is accepted.
Delays may result in delays in payments.

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