The government has introduced a new digital facility to make life certificate submission easier for pensioners covered under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The new service, called UPS Jeevan Setu – Digital Life Certificate (DLC), allows eligible pensioners to generate and submit their life certificates using Aadhaar-based authentication through a mobile application.
The initiative is expected to make annual verification more convenient, particularly for elderly pensioners who otherwise face difficulties visiting banks or pension offices.
Aadhaar-Based Digital Life Certificate Facility
Under the new arrangement, UPS pensioners can use the NPS by Protean eGov mobile application to generate and submit their Digital Life Certificates.
The facility uses Aadhaar-based authentication and is designed to simplify the annual verification process.
November 30 Is the Important Deadline
UPS pensioners are required to submit their Digital Life Certificates every year by November 30.
Timely submission is important because failure to complete the required verification may interrupt monthly assured pension payments.
Digital Verification to Reduce Paperwork
The new facility is intended to reduce the need for physical paperwork and make pension-related services more accessible.
Pension authorities have also been asked to inform eligible pensioners about the new facility and ensure that they understand the submission process.
What Pensioners Should Know
The UPS Jeevan Setu facility is an important digital development for eligible Unified Pension Scheme beneficiaries. Pensioners should complete their annual verification within the prescribed deadline to avoid payment-related difficulties.
The initiative reflects the government’s continued efforts to improve pension administration through digital services and Aadhaar-based verification.
