The Ministry of Communications announced on 28 October 2026 that the Department of Posts, Goa Division and India Post Payments Bank will launch Digital Life Certificate (DLC) services across Goa starting 1 November 2026. Central Government, Goa State Government, and EPFO pensioners can submit their annual certificates at post offices or via a doorstep service for ₹70. The process uses Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to digitally generate certificates for pension disbursing authorities. Pensioners can request the service through the Post Info App, phone booking, or by visiting a local post office.
Key points
- Starts 1 Nov 2026: Digital Life Certificate service available across Goa
- Doorstep service cost: ₹70 (inclusive of GST) per successfully generated certificate
- Eligibility: Central Government, Goa State Government, and EPFO pensioners
- Requirements: Aadhaar number, registered mobile number, PPO number/Pension ID, and bank details
- Booking options: Post Info App, phone, or nearest post office
When it applies
- launch of Digital Life Certificate service across Goa
Who it affects
- Central Government, Goa State Government and EPFO pensioners