Ease of Digital Life Certificate (DLC): A Complete Guide for Pensioners
Digital Life Certificate (DLC), popularly known as Jeevan Pramaan, has made life easier for millions of pensioners in India. With this system, pensioners no longer need to physically visit banks, post offices, or government offices to submit their life certificates.
Now, pensioners can generate and submit their DLC from the comfort of their homes using the Jeevan Pramaan App and Aadhaar FaceRD App.
This blog explains the process in a simple, detailed, and easy-to-understand manner along with a step-by-step flowchart.
What is a Digital Life Certificate (DLC)?
A DLC is a digital version of the annual life certificate that pensioners submit to continue receiving their pension. The certificate ensures that the pensioner is alive and eligible to receive pension benefits.
Using the Jeevan Pramaan system, this certificate is generated electronically and reaches the pension-disbursing authority automatically.
Benefits of DLC
- ✔️ Can be generated anytime, anywhere
- ✔️ Instant submission to pension authority
- ✔️ No need to visit bank or office
- ✔️ Free of cost when using Jeevan Pramaan App
- ✔️ Face recognition-based DLC via Aadhaar FaceRD App
- ✔️ You can help others by generating DLC for them
Apps Required
To generate DLC at home, you need to install two apps:
- Jeevan Pramaan App (Official App for DLC)
- Aadhaar FaceRD App (For Aadhaar-based face authentication)
Both apps are available on Google Play Store.
Prerequisites Before You Start
Make sure you have:
- A smartphone with internet
- Aadhaar number
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
- Pensioner ID / PPO Number / Bank Details
- Good lighting for face authentication
Step-by-Step Process to Generate DLC at Home
Step 1: Install Apps
- Go to Google Play Store
- Search and download:
- Jeevan Pramaan
- Aadhaar FaceRD
Step 2: Open Jeevan Pramaan App
Select “Generate Life Certificate”.
Step 3: Enter Pensioner Details
- Aadhaar Number
- Pensioner Name (as per Aadhaar)
- PPO Number (for central/state pension)
- Organization / Department (Bank / Central Govt / State Govt / EPFO)
- Mobile Number
Step 4: OTP Verification
- You will receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Enter the OTP
Step 5: Aadhaar Face Authentication
- The app opens the Aadhaar FaceRD interface
- Position your face properly
- Ensure good lighting
- Follow instructions (blink / move face slightly)
Step 6: DLC Generation
- After successful authentication, the system generates your Digital Life Certificate
- You will receive a Pramaan ID
Step 7: Download or Print DLC
You can download the certificate from:
- The “Jeevan Pramaan” App, or
- www.jeevanpramaan.gov.in using your Pramaan ID
Your bank / pension authority will automatically receive your DLC.
You Can Help Others Too!
Using these apps, you can generate DLCs for:
- Neighbours
- Friends
- Relatives
- Colleagues
- Any pensioner who needs support
This service is completely free. By doing this, you become a Pension Dhoot—a messenger helping pensioners across India.
Other Ways to Generate DLC
If someone cannot generate DLC at home, they can go to:
- Postman / Post Office (IPPB service)
- Bank Branches
- Common Service Centres (CSC)
- Citizen Service Points
Flowchart: How to Generate DLC Using “Jeevan Pramaan” App
graph TD
A[Start] --> B[Install Jeevan Pramaan App & Aadhaar FaceRD App]
B --> C[Open Jeevan Pramaan App]
C --> D[Enter Aadhaar & Pension Details]
D --> E[Verify with OTP]
E --> F[Face Authentication via Aadhaar FaceRD]
F --> G[DLC Generated]
G --> H[Receive Pramaan ID]
H --> I[Download / Print DLC]
I --> J[Bank/Pension Office Receives DLC Automatically]
J --> K[End]
Conclusion
Generating a Digital Life Certificate is now easier than ever. With just a smartphone and two apps, any pensioner can submit their DLC from home. You can also help others by generating DLCs for them—totally free of cost.
This simple digital process ensures convenience, transparency, and timely pension disbursal across the nation.