What Is Jeevan Pramaan for Social Security Pension?
Jeevan Pramaan is a life verification (e-KYC) process required to confirm that a pension beneficiary is alive and eligible to continue receiving pension benefits.
For beneficiaries of social welfare pension schemes, submitting Jeevan Pramaan is compulsory to ensure uninterrupted pension payments.
These schemes include:
- Old Age Pension
- Widow Pension
- Disability Pension
- Other state social security pensions
Jeevan Pramaan in Bihar: Important Information
In Bihar, Jeevan Pramaan for social security pensions is managed through the eLabharthi portal:
Official Portal: https://elabharthi.bihar.gov.in/
Key Points to Remember
- Beneficiaries can visit the eLabharthi website to:
- Check pension details
- View beneficiary status
- Get payment-related information
- However, e-KYC / Jeevan Pramaan CANNOT be done online by citizens
- Biometric e-KYC is done ONLY at authorized CSC (Common Service Center) centers
Where Is Jeevan Pramaan Done?
✔ Jeevan Pramaan for Old Age, Widow, and Disability Pension is done at:
- Authorized CSC (Common Service Center) only
❌ Not possible:
- At home through the portal
- Through mobile apps
- Through EPFO or bank portals
The CSC operator performs Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to complete the process.
Why Jeevan Pramaan Is Mandatory?
The government mandates Jeevan Pramaan to:
- Verify the beneficiary’s existence
- Prevent fake or duplicate pension claims
- Ensure pension reaches genuine beneficiaries
- Maintain updated beneficiary records
If Jeevan Pramaan is not completed on time, pension payments may be stopped or delayed.
Important Clarification: Do NOT Confuse This with EPFO / Government Employee Jeevan Pramaan
Many citizens mistakenly think all Jeevan Pramaan certificates are the same. This is not true.
Jeevan Pramaan at CSC (Social Pension)
Applicable for:
- Old Age Pension
- Widow Pension
- Disability Pension
✔ Done at CSC centers only
✔ Managed by state social welfare departments
✔ Linked to eLabharthi portal (in Bihar)
Jeevan Pramaan for Government / EPFO Pensioners
Applicable for:
- Central & State Government employees
- EPFO pensioners
- PSU retirees
✔ Submitted through Digital Life Certificate (DLC) systems
✔ Linked to banks / EPFO
✔ Not valid for social security pension schemes
👉 Submitting EPFO or government employee Jeevan Pramaan will NOT update your Old Age or Widow Pension records.
Who Must Submit Jeevan Pramaan at CSC?
Any citizen receiving:
- Old Age Pension
- Widow Pension
- Disability Pension
- Other state-run social pensions
must complete Jeevan Pramaan as per the schedule announced by the government.
Documents Required at CSC Center
Usually required:
- Aadhaar Card
- Pension ID / Beneficiary ID
- Biometric verification (fingerprint or iris)
What Happens If Jeevan Pramaan Is Not Done?
If you do not complete Jeevan Pramaan:
- Pension payment may be stopped
- Beneficiary status may become inactive
- You may need to re-verify to restart the pension
To avoid problems, always visit the CSC within the prescribed time period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Can Jeevan Pramaan for pension be done online from home?
No. e-KYC is done only at authorized CSC centers.
Q. Is the eLabharthi portal used for e-KYC?
No. The portal is used to view information, but biometric verification is done at CSC centers.
Q. Is CSC Jeevan Pramaan same as EPFO Jeevan Pramaan?
No. Both are completely different systems.
Q. How often is Jeevan Pramaan required?
Generally once every year, as per government instructions.
Conclusion
Jeevan Pramaan is mandatory for citizens receiving Old Age Pension, Widow Pension, Disability Pension, and other social security pensions.
In Bihar, beneficiaries must visit authorized CSC centers to complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC. While the eLabharthi portal allows beneficiaries to check their information online, Jeevan Pramaan cannot be completed online.
Understanding the difference between social pension Jeevan Pramaan and EPFO/government employee Jeevan Pramaan is crucial to avoid pension stoppage.
