ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2015
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
Affordable government-backed one-year renewable life insurance scheme offering ₹2 lakh life risk cover on death due to any cause.
Verified: 2026-10-12
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Civil Death Certificate (Death Certificate)
The statutory legal certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, certifying the occurrence, date, and cause of a citizen death.
Administrative Context & Legal Basis
Indispensable document for family survivor welfare benefits, including National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension (IGNWPS), compassionate appointments, and PMJJBY life insurance claims.
Governing Authority / MinistryOffice of the Registrar General of India / Municipal Corporation / Gram Panchayat
Required Documentary EvidenceOfficial Death Certificate bearing registration number and digital seal of Registrar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civil Death Certificate and why is it required for government schemes?▾
The statutory legal certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, certifying the occurrence, date, and cause of a citizen death. Indispensable document for family survivor welfare benefits, including National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension (IGNWPS), compassionate appointments, and PMJJBY life insurance claims.
What document proves Civil Death Certificate (Death Certificate) status for welfare scheme eligibility?▾
Official Death Certificate bearing registration number and digital seal of Registrar
Which government schemes require Death Certificate as an eligibility condition?▾
Schemes that explicitly reference Death Certificate as an eligibility criterion include: Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS / NSAP), Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM Pension), National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self-Employed Persons (NPS-Traders / PM-KMY-Traders), Postal Life Insurance (PLI) Scheme. Browse the complete list on this page, or use the Eligibility Checker at eligohub.in/eligibility-checker/ to find all matching programs.
ℹ️Statutory Guidance on Citizen Documentation
Definitions and criteria referenced here reflect statutory guidelines issued by the respective Union Ministry or State Authority. When presenting documentation for welfare scheme verification, ensure that physical certificates or DigiLocker digital credentials carry verifiable QR codes, official department seals, or digital signatures. Consult your local Tehsildar or District Magistrate's office for state-specific issuance circulars.
Schemes Referencing This Qualification
Programs where Death Certificate status is a listed eligibility condition or documentation requirement.
ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2009
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS / NSAP)
Monthly social security pension under NSAP for destitute widows aged 40 to 79 belonging to below-poverty-line families covering eligible citizens across India.
Verified: 2026-09-16
DetailsActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2019
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM Pension)
Voluntary contributory pension scheme for unorganized workers guaranteeing ₹3,000 monthly pension from age 60 with 50% matching government contribution.
Verified: 2026-10-12
DetailsActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2019
National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self-Employed Persons (NPS-Traders / PM-KMY-Traders)
Pension scheme guaranteeing ₹3,000 monthly pension from age 60 for small shopkeepers, retail traders, and self-employed persons with turnover under ₹1.5 crore.
Verified: 2026-10-12
DetailsActiveCentral SchemeEst. 1884
Postal Life Insurance (PLI) Scheme
Oldest sovereign-backed life insurance scheme providing low premiums and high bonus returns for government employees, defense personnel, and certified professionals.
Verified: 2026-10-12
DetailsActiveCentral SchemeEst. 1995
Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) Scheme
Central micro-insurance and life cover initiative extending affordable sovereign financial protection to rural households across Indian villages.
Verified: 2026-10-12
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