Life certificate for pensioners (Jeevan Pramaan)
Every year, a pensioner must show they are alive so the pension keeps coming. Age 80+: from 1 October. Others: from 1 November. Last day: 30 November.
Free information only. FormSathi is private and does not file this application for you.
Government fee
Free. A doorstep visit by the post office or bank may cost a small fee (about ₹70 for the post office).
Last day to apply
2026-11-30
Age 80 or more: 1 to 30 November is also fine, but you can start on 1 October. Below 80: 1 to 30 November. If you miss it, the pension may stop from December. It starts again after you give the certificate.
Some steps and fees not checked on the official portal. Check there first.
Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-04
Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-04. That is more than a month ago, so confirm the details on the official portal.
- Only you can give it: it needs your own face or fingerprint. FormSathi cannot do it for you.
- Never tell an OTP or PIN to a caller. Banks and the pension office never ask for it on the phone.
- A call saying 'your pension will stop today, pay now' is fraud. The official way is free.
- FormSathi is a private help service, not the government.
Who it is for
- You get a pension in a bank or post office account.
- Age 80 or more: you can give it from 1 October.
- Below 80: you can give it from 1 November.
- Some pension offices (for example EPFO or state pensions) use other dates. Ask your bank or pension office.
Why it matters
- Your pension keeps coming for the next 12 months.
- You can do it from home with a phone camera. It is free.
- The certificate is valid until 30 November next year.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar number (it must be linked to your pension account)
- PPO number (on your pension order)
- Bank account number where the pension comes
- Mobile phone number
How to apply yourself
- Way 1, at home: on an Android phone, install two free apps from the Play Store: 'AadhaarFaceRD' and 'Jeevan Pramaan Face App'.
- Open the Jeevan Pramaan app. Type your Aadhaar number, PPO number, bank and mobile number.
- Look at the camera in good light. Blink when the app asks.
- You get an SMS with a 'Pramaan ID'. Keep it. Your bank gets the certificate on its own.
- Way 2: go to the bank or post office where your pension comes. They take your fingerprint or face. It is free.
- Way 3: if you cannot go out, ask the post office (India Post Payments Bank) or your bank for a home visit.
Frequently asked questions
What does applying cost?
Free. A doorstep visit by the post office or bank may cost a small fee (about ₹70 for the post office).
When is the last day to apply?
2026-11-30 Age 80 or more: 1 to 30 November is also fine, but you can start on 1 October. Below 80: 1 to 30 November. If you miss it, the pension may stop from December. It starts again after you give the certificate. Some steps and fees not checked on the official portal. Check there first.
How can I apply myself?
Way 1, at home: on an Android phone, install two free apps from the Play Store: 'AadhaarFaceRD' and 'Jeevan Pramaan Face App'. Open the Jeevan Pramaan app. Type your Aadhaar number, PPO number, bank and mobile number. Look at the camera in good light. Blink when the app asks. You get an SMS with a 'Pramaan ID'. Keep it. Your bank gets the certificate on its own. Way 2: go to the bank or post office where your pension comes. They take your fingerprint or face. It is free. Way 3: if you cannot go out, ask the post office (India Post Payments Bank) or your bank for a home visit.
How do I make a Jeevan Pramaan life certificate online?
On an Android phone, install the free 'AadhaarFaceRD' and 'Jeevan Pramaan Face App' from the Play Store. Open the app, enter your Aadhaar, PPO, bank and mobile number, and look at the camera in good light. You get an SMS with a 'Pramaan ID' and your bank gets the certificate on its own. If you cannot do this, go to the bank or post office where your pension comes — that is free too.
Which apps do I need for the Jeevan Pramaan face verification?
Two free apps from the Play Store on an Android phone: 'AadhaarFaceRD' and 'Jeevan Pramaan Face App'. Open the Jeevan Pramaan app, enter your Aadhaar, PPO, bank and mobile number, then look at the camera in good light.
What is the last date for the Jeevan Pramaan life certificate in 2026?
The last day is 30 November 2026. If you are 80 or more, you can start from 1 October; everyone else can start from 1 November.
How do I make the Jeevan Pramaan certificate (hayat dakhla) online?
On an Android phone, install the free 'AadhaarFaceRD' and 'Jeevan Pramaan Face App' from the Play Store, enter your Aadhaar, PPO, bank and mobile number, and look at the camera in good light. An SMS with a 'Pramaan ID' confirms it and your bank gets the certificate on its own. You can also go to the bank or post office where your pension comes — that is free too.
What is the last date to give the hayat dakhla (life certificate) in 2026?
The last day is 30 November 2026. Age 80 or more can start from 1 October; everyone else starts from 1 November.