Digital Life certificate made easy: Pensioners can submit Jeevan Pramaan without bank visits — here’s how

Digital Life certificate made easy: Pensioners can submit Jeevan Pramaan without bank visits — here’s how

As deadline for submitting Digital Life certificate for the pensioners nears, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has once again urged pensioners to complete the process early — and this year, it’s easier than ever.

Earlier, pensioners were required to submit a 'Jeevan Pramaan' or life certificate before banks, post offices or any pension disbursing agencies every year by being physically present on or before November 30. This was a way to prove that the pensioner is alive and eventually the pension will be credited into their account following authentication by Jeevan Pramaan.

What’s new this year: Submit using your smartphone

In a major relief, pensioners can now submit their Jeevan Pramaan using Face Authentication directly from their smartphone, without any biometric devices or in-person verification.

The EPFO announced this update on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), saying pensioners can “submit their Digital Life Certificate easily through face authentication — no need to visit banks or offices.”

💡 Pensioners can now submit their Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan) easily through Face Authentication — no need to visit banks or offices!
Follow these simple steps and complete it from your smartphone. 📱#EPFO #EPFOWithYou #HumHainNa #ईपीएफओ pic.twitter.com/33rqc3Y7Af

— EPFO (@officialepfo) November 10, 2025

This means even those living away from their home city or abroad can complete the process remotely, using only a smartphone with a front camera and internet connection.
What you need before you start

Before you start, ensure that you have the following:

• An Android phone with at least a 5MP front camera and a working internet connection.
• Your Aadhaar number is already registered with the pension disbursing authority (bank, post office, etc.).
• A cellphone number linked to Aadhaar (you'll get SMS updates and download links).
• Google Play Store offers two apps: AadhaarFaceRd and Jeevan Pramaan Face App.

Step one: Check your phone.

Make sure your Android phone's camera and internet connection are working properly.

Step 2: Verify the Aadhaar registration

Check that your Aadhaar number is registered with your pension disbursing agency (bank or post office).

Step 3: Download the essential programs

Install the AadhaarFaceRd and Jeevan Pramaan Face apps from the Google Play Store.

Step 4: Complete the operator authentication

Launch the AadhaarFaceRd app to finish the operator authentication process.

Step 5: Fill in the pensioner details

In the Jeevan Pramaan Face App, enter the pensioner's name, Aadhaar number, and pension account information.

Step 6: Capture your face

Use your phone's front camera to scan your face as directed by the app. For a clean capture, make sure there is adequate lighting and that your phone is steady.

Step 7: Submit and download the certificate
Following successful submission, you will receive an SMS including a link to download your Jeevan Pramaan certificate to your registered telephone number.