EPFO stopped pension? Don’t panic… do this immediately, it will start again

EPFO pension stopped digital life certificate submission: Has your pension been stopped suddenly by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)? If yes, then one of the major reasons may be your not depositing the ‘Life Certificate / DLC’ on time. But there is no need to panic or worry about this. All you need to do to resume pension is to submit a Digital Life Certificate (DLC), which you can easily do at home through your smartphone.

Exemption from rounding of offices

EPFO has made all its services digital. Now pensioners do not need to rush to government offices or banks to deposit life certificate. The Employees Provident Fund Organization also provides a facility for pensioners to book a free ‘doorstep service’ at home.

EPFO keeps giving constant alerts

EPFO periodically sends alerts through social media and SMS to pensioners for timely submission of life certificates. According to Regional PF Commissioner Alok Yadav, it is mandatory for every EPFO ​​pensioner to submit digital life certificate every year to continue receiving pension without any hindrance. This certificate is proof of pensioner’s survival and is valid for one year from the date of deposit.

How to check validity of certificate?

To check whether your digital life certificate is still valid or not, pensioners can visit the official website of EPFO ​​and check the validity on ‘Pensioner Portal’. This gives easy information about the date on which the next life certificate is to be deposited.

This is how to deposit DLC from your smartphone at home

If your pension is stopped due to life certificate, follow these simple steps:

1. Download the app: Download UMANG and Aadhaar Face RD app in your mobile.

2. Select Section: Open Umang app and click on ‘Life Certificate’ option.

3. Authentication: Select ‘Generate Certificate’ and tap on ‘Face Authentication’.

4. OTP Verification: Enter Aadhaar number and mobile number and submit OTP.

5. Fill in details: Fill in PPO number, name of approving authority and bank account details.

6. Face Scan: Scan the face with the camera through the Aadhaar Face RD app by clicking on the checkbox on the screen.

7. Submission: Your Digital Life Certificate will be credited as soon as the scan is successful.

Free doorstep service facility

For senior pensioners who are unable to process online themselves, EPFO ​​has launched ‘Free Doorstep Service’ in collaboration with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB). A toll-free number for pensioners from their registered number to avail this service 0000 202 9000 You have to call on Postman of IPPB will come to your home and assist in submission of digital life certificate.