INCOME TAX29 Sept 2026
Jeevan Pramaan 2026: What pensioners aged 80+ need to know about the October 1 Life Certificate window | Mint
Nothing has changed yet: the pension department has not announced fresh 2026 dates for the October 1 Life Certificate window. That early window is only for pensioners aged 80 and above, who can submit from October 1 instead of waiting for November. You can generate the Digital Life Certificate on Jeevan Pramaan using Aadhaar-based face authentication through your phone, usually without visiting your bank.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Pensioners aged 80 and above can submit their Life Certificate from October 1 every year instead of waiting for the November rush.
- Jeevan Pramaan is an Aadhaar-based Digital Life Certificate that generates a unique Pramaan ID and sends it electronically to the pension disbursing agency.
- The Digital Life Certificate is not automatically valid for life; its validity depends on the rules of the Pension Sanctioning Authority, and a fresh certificate is needed once that period ends.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Check the Jeevan Pramaan portal or your pension disbursing bank for the 2026 dates before submitting. If you are 80 or above, keep your Aadhaar, PPO number and pension account details ready for face authentication, and do not assume your earlier certificate stays valid indefinitely.
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