Digital Life Certificate 2026: If you are a pensioner, you are required to submit a life certificate every year. This submission confirms that the pensioner remains eligible to continue receiving their pension. However, some pensioners may be unable to visit a bank or office due to advanced age or health issues.
For such individuals, a ‘Digital Life Certificate’ facility has been introduced, allowing them to submit their life certificates from the comfort of their own homes. This process can be facilitated through the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) service. In this article, we will explore how you can obtain this certificate from home and what documents are required.
Submit your life certificate from home via IPPB.
If you are an EPS-95 pensioner under the EPFO, you can obtain a Digital Life Certificate from home with the assistance of the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB). A representative from the local post office or the rural postal service can visit your home to carry out the verification. India Post has provided the contact number 033-22029000 for this purpose; you can call this number to place a request.
Alternatively, you can visit your nearest post office to enquire about this service. You will need to have your Aadhaar number, PPO (Pension Payment Order) number, and pension account details ready. With the help of a postal employee, the verification can be completed using Aadhaar-based authentication or other available biometric methods. Once the process is complete, the Digital Life Certificate is generated.
Documents required for a Digital Life Certificate
To obtain a Digital Life Certificate, you will need to have certain documents prepared. These include your Aadhaar card, PPO number, pension account number, details regarding the type of pension, and the Aadhaar number linked to your pension account.
How to generate a digital life certificate using a smartphone
If you own a smartphone, you can generate your life certificate from home. To do so, you need to download either the ‘Jeevan Pramaan Face App’ or the ‘Aadhaar Face RD App’.
Ensure that you download the necessary application from an official source. Next, you need to fill in all the details related to your pension and identity.
Please perform the facial verification according to the instructions provided.
Keep the certificate ID, which you receive after the certificate is generated, in a safe place.
Do not share your personal information with any unknown person while using the app.