PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
Ongoing scheme
This scheme runs continuously. Enrolment follows the standing process described below.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) |
| Premium Amount | ₹436 per year (Auto-debited between May 25 - May 31) |
| Benefit Amount | ₹2 Lakh to Nominee (On death due to ANY cause) |
| Eligibility Age | 18 to 50 Years |
| Key Restriction | 30-Day Lien period for natural deaths upon first enrollment |
About the Scheme
While PMSBY (the ₹20 scheme) only covers accidents, the PMJJBY (₹436 per year scheme) is a pure-term life insurance policy. It provides a life cover of ₹2 Lakh to the nominee in case of the policyholder's death due to any reason (including heart attack, cancer, illness, natural causes, or accidents).The policy runs from June 1 to May 31 every year. The ₹436 is auto-debited directly from the savings account.
The Hidden Clause: The 30-Day "Lien Period"
Many families get their claims rejected because they don't understand the "Lien Period" rule. Here is exactly how it works:
- The Rule: When you enroll in PMJJBY for the very first time, a 30-day waiting period (lien period) applies.
- What it means: If the account holder dies of a natural cause (disease, heart attack) within the first 30 days of enrolling, the insurance company will reject the claim and pay nothing.
- The Exception: If the death happens within the first 30 days due to an ACCIDENT (like a car crash), the claim is payable. The lien only applies to natural deaths.
(Actionable Tip: If your policy lapsed last year because you didn't have ₹436 in your account, and you manually reactivated it this year, the 30-day lien period starts over again! Always keep auto-debit active).
Exact Claim Settlement Process
- Identify the Bank: Look at the deceased person's passbook to find the "PMJJBY ₹436" deduction. Approach that specific branch.
- No Police FIR Needed for Natural Death: Unlike PMSBY, if the person died of an illness, you do not need an FIR or post-mortem. A simple Municipal Death Certificate and doctor's cause of death is enough.
- Submit the Form: Download the Claim Form, attach the nominee's KYC and cancelled cheque, and submit it to the bank manager.
- Processing Time: The bank verifies the auto-debit and forwards it to LIC (or the partnered private insurer). Funds take about 30 to 45 days to reach the nominee's account.
Documents Required for Claim
- Claim-cum-Discharge Form
- Original Municipal Death Certificate
- Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque of the Nominee
- Aadhaar/PAN of the Nominee
- (If Accidental Death during 30-day Lien: FIR and Post-Mortem are required to prove exception).
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Claim Form | jansuraksha.gov.in/Forms-PMJJBY |
FAQs
Sources and review
Facts in this guide were last checked against the official sources below on . Rules can change after that date, so confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Official sources used
- Jan Suraksha National Insurance Portal — PMJJBY Rules (opens in a new tab) — Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, GoI (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
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