Government changed 5 big rules, your pension may stop if you do not do these things in 2026

News India Live, Digital Desk: Central and state governments have made the rules of digital and physical verification more stringent for pensioners (Senior Citizens, Widows, and Disabled). According to Timesbull report, if you do not follow these rules, you may have to regret later.1. New deadline for Life CertificateThe most important rule is to submit the annual life certificate. Rule: It is mandatory to submit the life certificate by 30th November every year. 2026 Update: Pensioners above 80 years of age can submit their certificate from 1st October itself. Caution: If you miss the deadline, your pension for the month of December will be withheld. Now you can submit it even sitting at home through ‘Face Authentication’ app.2. Bank accounts becoming ‘Dormant’ (inactive) According to the new rules of RBI, if there is no transaction in your pension account for 2 years or more, it will be declared ‘Dormant’. Effect: If the account becomes inactive, pension will be credited, but you will not be able to withdraw it. Solution: Withdraw money from ATM at least once or twice a year or do digital transactions. 3. Aadhaar based e-KYC (Aadhaar e-KYC) States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan have made Aadhaar e-KYC mandatory for old age and widow pension. Change: Now it is not enough to link Aadhaar with the bank account, but it is also necessary to do ‘demographic authentication’ by visiting the department’s portal (like sspy-up.gov.in for UP). Warning: Names of lakhs of pensioners are being removed from the list without KYC. Are.4. Minimum pension and age-based increase (70+ pensioners) As per the budget proposals for 2026, the government is considering additional increase in the pension amount for senior citizens (especially above 70 years). Rule: The rule of 20% increase in basic pension on completing 80 years of age is already in place. New Update: Now there is talk of special medical allowance or pension increase for the age group of 70-75 years also, for which you will have to produce your age certificate. (Aadhaar/PPO) will have to be kept updated.5. Family Pension and Surplus Income RulesIf you are a beneficiary of Family Pension, your annual income limit will be checked from time to time. Rules: If the income of the beneficiary exceeds a certain limit (usually ₹ 9,000 + DA per month), he may be ineligible for family pension. Caution: Hiding information about any government job or regular income can be considered a punishable offense. What to do so that the pension is not Stopped? Keep PPO safe: Keep your ‘Pension Payment Order’ (PPO) number linked to Aadhaar and mobile. Doorstep Banking: If you are unable to walk, avail the ‘Doorstep Life Certificate’ service of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB). Mobile Number Update: Make sure that your current mobile number is registered with the bank and pension portal to receive OTP and alerts.