Official form to submit proof of life (Jeevan Pramaan) for central and state government pensioners. Understanding the correct filling procedure, size restrictions for scanned attachments, and submission protocols is vital to ensure your request does not get delayed or rejected by the official portal agents.
Download Official Form
You can download the official blank application form directly from the government portal. Make sure to download the latest version to prevent compliance rejections.
Documents Required
Before filling out the form, collect the following certificates and documents. Make sure you meet the file upload size limitations of the Jeevan Pramaan portal to ensure a smooth online upload process:
- Pension Payment Order (PPO) Number
- Aadhaar Card details (linked with Bank Account)
- Aadhaar linked Mobile Number for OTP validation
- Scanned biometric fingerprint / iris scan data (for digital mode)
Step-by-Step Filling Guide
Follow this detailed instructions list to complete each section of the form accurately:
- Write the Pensioner's full name matching PPO documents.
- Enter the PPO Number, Pension Type (e.g. Service, Family), and Sanctioning Authority.
- Write the name of the Pension Disbursing Agency (Bank, Post Office) and account details.
- Complete Aadhaar number column and verify biometric registration details.
- Declare whether you have re-employed or remarried (for family pensions).
- Sign the physical certificate if submitting manually at bank branch counter.
Common Mistakes to Avoid: Do not write over boundaries of the text boxes. Avoid overwriting or using correction fluid on physical forms. Verify that all spelled names match your primary identity card details exactly.
Document Size Requirements for Upload
If you are uploading these documents online, you must compress and resize them to meet the strict limits enforced by the Jeevan Pramaan server database:
| Document | Format | Size Limit | Resizing Tool Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensioner Aadhaar Copy | Under 500KB | Compress Aadhaar PDF → | |
| PPO Document / Passbook Copy | Under 500KB | Compress PDF to 500KB → |
How to Submit the Form Online
Once you have filled out the application and resized all necessary attachments to fit within the specified guidelines, proceed with the online submission steps:
- Fill out the physical Life Certificate form manually.
- Alternatively, download the Jeevan Pramaan mobile or PC application.
- Provide your Aadhaar, PPO number, and bank account details on the app.
- Perform biometric authentication using a fingerprint scanner or facial recognition.
- Generate a Digital Life Certificate (DLC) receipt online.
- The bank/pension office will automatically access the DLC to continue pension payments.
Ensure you note down the generated reference application ID number to monitor updates later.
For state-by-state upload standards and photograph rules, refer to our State Requirements Directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can download the Jeevan Pramaan guidelines in Hindi from our /hi/forms/download/life-certificate-form.html page or from the official jeevanpramaan.gov.in website.
Aadhaar Card, PPO Number, bank details, and mobile number. For online submission, biometric authentication is required. Keep PDF copies under 500KB.
Enter the 12-digit Pension Payment Order number exactly as printed on your PPO letter. Avoid any spelling or number typos to prevent pension suspension.
Pensioners must submit their Life Certificate every year by November 30th to ensure uninterrupted pension disbursal.
Yes, you can submit physical Form 8 or the bank's life certificate form directly at your pension bank branch, post office, or CSC counter.
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