The Central Government has introduced the Jeevan Pramaan Patra, a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners, to facilitate the submission of Digital Life Certificates (DLC). Pensioners, including those from the central government, state government, or any other government organization, are required to submit their life certificates annually between October 1 and November 30, 2023. The process has been made more convenient through the option of doorstep banking, allowing pensioners to submit their life certificates from the comfort of their homes. This service can be availed by registering for doorstep banking, filling out the life certificate form, and submitting it through the designated channels. The process involves pre-requisites such as having an Aadhaar number, an existing mobile number, and registration of the Aadhaar number with the Pension Disbursing Agency. Additionally, the submission process for LIC pension policyholders and the registration steps for doorstep banking have been outlined.
1. Jeevan Pramaan Patra: A biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners, allowing them to submit Digital Life Certificates (DLC) annually.
2. Submission Timeline: Pensioners above the age of 80 can submit DLC between October 1 and November 30, 2023, while others can submit it between November 1 and November 30, 2023.
3. Doorstep Banking: Pensioners can avail the DLC service through doorstep banking, which allows them to submit their life certificates from their homes.
4. Pre-requisites for DLC Generation: Pensioners must have an Aadhaar number, an existing mobile number, and their Aadhaar number registered with the Pension Disbursing Agency. They also need a biometric device, PC with specific requirements, and internet connectivity.
5. Pensioner Details: Pensioners are required to provide their Aadhaar number, name, mobile number, and self-declared pension-related information, along with their biometrics (Iris or Fingerprint).
6. Doorstep Banking Service Charge: The bank charges Rs 70 plus GST for financial and non-financial services, including the submission of a life certificate, with variations depending on the bank. Some banks offer limited free doorstep banking services for senior citizens.
7. Registration for Doorstep Banking: The registration process for doorstep banking involves downloading the Doorstep Banking app, entering the mobile number, generating OTP, entering personal details, and adding the address option.
Here is a detailed guide on how to submit the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) through doorstep banking:
Pensioners above the age of 80 can submit the DLC between October 1 and November 30, 2023.
Other pensioners can submit it between November 1 and November 30, 2023.
It is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners, including those from the central government, state government, or any other government organization.
1. Registration for Doorstep Banking: To avail the DLC service, pensioners should register for doorstep banking.
2. Fill Out Life Certificate Form: After registration, pensioners need to fill out the life certificate form with the necessary details.
3. Submission: The filled-out life certificate form should be submitted through doorstep banking.
According to the SBI website, the following steps are involved in registering for doorstep banking:
1. Download the Doorstep Banking app from the app store for iOS and Play Store for Android.
2. Enter the mobile number to register post successful download and installation of the app.
3. OTP will be generated from the system, which needs to be entered in the DSB App.
4. On confirmation, enter the name and email (optional), set a password (PIN), and accept the Terms and Conditions.
5. Login into the app with the PIN to enter additional information.
6. Select and add the address option and enter address details. Customers can add more than one address and store them in the DSB App. They can also add, edit, or delete addresses at any time.
To generate the Digital Life Certificate, the pensioner must have:
For financial and non-financial services, including the submission of a life certificate, the bank charges Rs 70 plus GST. However, this charge may vary depending on the bank. Some banks offer limited free doorstep banking services for senior citizens.