Pension Alert: Do not make this mistake even by mistake, otherwise the pension will stop. Know the new rules of life certificate and the way to deposit it sitting at home.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Every year lakhs of pensioners have to prove that they are alive to continue their pension. This is called ‘Life Certificate’ or ‘Life Certificate’. If you do not deposit it within the deadline, your pension is withheld by the bank. In the year 2026, the government has made the process of depositing it even more digital and elderly-friendly.1. Deadlines for submission: General pensioners (below 80 years): You have to submit your life certificate between November 1 and November 30 every year. Very senior citizens (80 years or above): The government has given special relief to them. These people can submit their certificates from October 1 itself. Note: If you miss the November deadline, your December pension may be stopped. However, on later deposit the pending pension (Arrears) is refunded.2. 5 ways to get Digital Life Certificate (DLC)Now you do not need to stand in long queues at the bank. You can use these modern methods:Face Authentication: Download ‘Jeevan Pramaan’ and ‘AadhaarFaceRD’ apps on your smartphone. In this, the certificate is deposited at home by simply scanning the face. Doorstep Banking: You can call the bank and call the representative at your home (a nominal fee may be charged for this). Postman Service: Postman of India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) can come to your home and generate DLC through biometric. UMANG App: You can also generate it by searching ‘Jeevan Pramaan’ on Umang App. Common Service Centers (CSC): Visit any nearby public convenience center and generate the DLC (thumb You can submit the certificate by applying.3. Important Documents and Information Before starting the process, keep these things with you: Aadhaar number (which is linked to the pension account). PPO number (Pension Payment Order). Bank account details (where the pension comes). Mobile number (for OTP). 4. If the certificate is rejected? Many times the certificate gets rejected due to biometric mismatch or wrong PPO number being entered. Don’t panic in such a situation. You can immediately go to your bank branch (PDA) and fill the form manually and submit it.