The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced an important digital facility for pensioners covered under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The new initiative, called UPS Jeewan Setu, is designed to make the submission of Digital Life Certificates easier and reduce the need for pensioners to visit offices for routine verification.
The development is part of the government’s broader efforts to improve digital pension services and simplify procedures for retired employees.
What Is UPS Jeewan Setu?
UPS Jeewan Setu is a Digital Life Certificate (DLC) facility introduced for pensioners under the Unified Pension Scheme. It aims to make life certificate submission more convenient through digital processes.
Life certificates are important because pensioners must complete periodic verification to establish that they remain eligible to receive their pension benefits.
The new facility is intended to make this process easier and more accessible.
PFRDA Issues New Operational Guidelines
PFRDA issued the circular for operationalising the UPS Jeewan Setu facility on October 30, 2026.
The initiative provides a dedicated digital framework for life certificate submission under UPS. It is expected to support smoother verification and reduce administrative difficulties for pensioners.
How Will Pensioners Benefit?
The digital facility is expected to offer several advantages:
- More convenient life certificate submission.
- Reduced dependence on physical visits for routine verification.
- Improved digital access to pension-related services.
- Greater convenience for elderly and retired beneficiaries.
What Should UPS Pensioners Know?
UPS beneficiaries should follow the official instructions issued for the Jeewan Setu facility and ensure that their pension-related records remain updated.
The introduction of this digital service is another step towards modernising pension administration and making essential services more accessible to retired government employees.
