Pensioners and family pensioners are required to submit their life certificates before November 30 of each year to prevent the suspension of their benefits. The new option of submitting a video life certificate allows pensioners to send a video of themselves from their home, ensuring the continuation of their pension benefits.
Eligibility for Video Life Certificate:
All public pensioners
Whose pension is processed and paid by State Bank of India (SBI)
Currently residing inside the geographical territory of India
Whose Aadhaar seeding has been done for the Pension Account
Whose Life Certificate has been submitted for the previous year
Requirements for Video Life Certificate:
Use of Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop, PC with stable internet connectivity for
live interaction with SBI Official
Mandatory possession of PAN card
Adequate ambience and lighting during the video call
Mobile number should be linked with Aadhaar, and the Aadhaar number should be present in the Pension Payment Order (PPO)
Submission Process for Video Life Certificate:
Visit the Pension Seva website: www.pensionseva.sbi
Click on “Video LC” to initiate the video life certificate process
Enter the SBI pension account number
Enter the one-time password (OTP) received on the registered mobile number with Aadhaar and click on “Submit”
Agree to the terms and conditions and click on “Start Journey”
Keep the original PAN card ready and click on “I am ready”
Interact with the SBI official and show the PAN card for verification The bank official will capture the picture, completing the video life certificate process
Rejection of Video Life Certificate:
If the video life certificate is rejected, the pensioner will be informed via SMS and will be required to visit the bank branch to submit a life certificate.
The video life certificate (VLC) is a new option for pensioners and family pensioners to submit their life certificates, preventing the suspension of their benefits. Here are the eligibility criteria for the Video Life Certificate:
1. All Public Pensioners: This includes individuals who are receiving a pension from a public pension scheme.
2. Pension Processed and Paid by State Bank of India (SBI): Pensioners whose pension is processed and paid by the State Bank of India are eligible for the Video Life Certificate.
3. Residing Inside Geographical Territory of India: The pensioner must be currently residing within the geographical territory of India.
4. Aadhaar Seeding: The pensioner’s Aadhaar must be linked to the Pension Account.
5. Previous Year’s Life Certificate Submission: The pensioner must have submitted their life certificate for the previous year.
The process for submitting the Video Life Certificate involves the following steps:
1. Visit Pension Seva Website: The pensioner can visit the Pension Seva website (www.pensionseva.sbi) and click on the “Video LC” link to initiate the video life certificate process.
2. Enter Details: The pensioner needs to enter their SBI pension account number and the one-time password (OTP) received on their registered mobile number with Aadhaar.
3. Agree to Terms and Conditions: After entering the required details, the pensioner needs to agree to the terms and conditions and click on “Start Journey.”
4. Interaction with SBI Official: The pensioner will interact with an SBI official via video call. During the interaction, the pensioner will be required to show their PAN card, and the bank official will capture their picture to complete the video life certificate process.
To submit the Video Life Certificate, the pensioner must fulfill the following requirements:
Use a Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop, or PC with stable internet connectivity for live interaction with the SBI official.
Have a PAN card, as it is mandatory for the process.
Ensure adequate ambience and lighting during the video call.
Link the mobile number with Aadhaar, and the Aadhaar number should be present in the Pension Payment Order (PPO).
In case the video life certificate is rejected, the pensioner will be informed via SMS and will be required to visit their bank branch to submit a life certificate.
Q1: What is the deadline for submitting the life certificate?
A1: The deadline for submitting the life certificate is November 30 of each year.
Q2: What happens if a pensioner does not submit the life certificate?
A2: If a pensioner does not submit the life certificate, their pension will be suspended.
Q3: What are the eligibility criteria for the Video Life Certificate?
A3: The eligibility criteria include being a public pensioner, having the pension processed and paid by State Bank of India, residing within the geographical territory of India, having Aadhaar seeding for the Pension Account, and having submitted the Life Certificate for the previous year.
Q4: What are the requirements for submitting the Video Life Certificate?
A4: The requirements include using a device with stable internet connectivity, possessing a PAN card, ensuring adequate ambience and lighting during the video call, and having the mobile number linked with Aadhaar.