Jeevan Pramaan Replaces the November Deadline EPS‑95 pensioners previously had to submit a paper Life Certificate every November to prove they were alive. The EPFO has now introduced Jeevan Pramaan, a digital alternative that uses Aadhaar‑based authentication. A certificate generated on any day is valid for 12 months from that date, so a March submission will remain valid until the following March.
The change eliminates the fixed November deadline and gives retirees more flexibility. It also reduces the need to visit banks or pension offices, as the certificate is transmitted electronically to the disbursing authority. However, the pension will pause if the certificate expires and is not renewed.
How to Generate and Validate Your Digital Certificate To create a Jeevan Pramaan, you need your Aadhaar number, PPO number, bank details and mobile number. The process can be done at authorised centres, through pension‑disbursing agencies or via the EPFO app. Face authentication is supported on compatible Android and iOS devices, so a biometric reader is not mandatory.
After entering the details carefully, the system will issue a digital Life Certificate. You can view, download or print it from the portal. It is essential to verify that the certificate is accepted by the pension authority; if it is rejected due to incorrect information, contact the agency and generate a new one.
Avoiding Payment Lapses: What Pensioners Should Do Pensioners should regularly check the validity status of their Jeevan Pramaan. If the certificate is close to expiry, submit a new one immediately to avoid any interruption in pension disbursements. Keep a copy of the acceptance acknowledgement and update your contact details with the pension authority.
Remember, missing the renewal does not permanently cancel the pension. Once a valid certificate is submitted, payments resume according to the standard rules. Staying proactive ensures a steady monthly pension flow for retirees.