epfo update: If you are enrolled in the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) and are currently receiving a pension, you need to pay close attention. If, for any reason, pensioners are unable to submit their Life Certificate, there is no need to worry. We are going to share a simple method that will resolve your difficulties.
If submitting your Life Certificate seems unfeasible to you, do not be concerned. Pensioners have the option to receive assistance right at their doorstep through the Department of Posts. Under EPS-95, it is mandatory for pensioners to submit a Life Certificate once every year to ensure the uninterrupted receipt of their pension.
Pensioners utilise the Digital Life Certificate, commonly known as ‘Jeevan Pramaan’. This is an Aadhaar-based, biometric-enabled digital certificate that verifies the pensioner’s continued existence.
What is ‘Jeevan Pramaan’ (Digital Life Certificate)?
Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled, Aadhaar-based digital certificate designed for pensioners. Also referred to as a Digital Life Certificate (DLC), Jeevan Pramaan is generated for individual pensioners using their Aadhaar number and biometric data. Additionally, EPS pensioners can log in by entering their ‘Pramaan ID’. This action generates a ‘One-Time Password’ (OTP). Using this password, they can sign in to the system and subsequently download their certificate.
When Should Pensioners Submit Their Life Certificate?
Every pensioner covered under EPS 1995 is required to update their Life Certificate—known as ‘Jeevan Pramaan’—within one year of their last submission.
What to Do If You Are Unable to Submit?
In such a scenario—if a pensioner is unable to submit their Life Certificate—they can call 033-22029000. A postal employee will then visit your home to assist you, and your Life Certificate will be submitted free of charge. What to Do If You Are Unable to Submit
According to a social media post from the EPFO, if you are unable to submit your ‘Life Certificate,’ you can simply call 033-22029000. A postman will visit your home and submit your ‘Life Certificate’ free of cost. If you are unable to submit your ‘Life Certificate,’ just make a call.
What is the minimum pension amount?
Under EPS-95, an eligible employee receives a minimum monthly pension of ₹1,000. EPS is mandatory for employees in the formal sector with monthly incomes up to ₹15,000 who join establishments with 20 or more employees.
