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Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)

By Sagar Charpe Updated: 18 May 2020 3 min read Verified Civil Services Notes

It offers coverage for death due to any reason and is available to people in the age group of 18 to 50 years ( life cover upto age 55) having a savings ba...

• Key concept: Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.


It offers coverage for death due to any reason and is available to people in the age group of 18 to 50 years ( life cover upto age 55) having a savings bank account who give their consent to join and enable auto-debit.

A life cover of Rs. 2 lakhs is available for a one year period at a premium of Rs.330/- per annum per member and is renewable every year.

It is administered through LIC and other Indian private Life Insurance companies.

A person can join PMJJBY with one Insurance company with one bank account only.

Eligible persons can join the scheme without giving self-certification of good health.

A death certificate and simple claim form is required to submit and the claim amount will be transferred to nominees account