Date: 2026-01-21Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
SAMPANN pension portal developed by Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts integrates with DigiLocker: Pensioners gain anytime access to e-PPOs, gratuity sanction orders and other important documents through Digilocker accounts
**Executive Summary**
The Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts has integrated the SAMPANN pension portal with DigiLocker, enabling pensioners to access important documents like e-PPOs and gratuity sanction orders digitally. This initiative aligns with the Digital India program and provides secure, paperless access to pension documents anytime, anywhere. The integration was dedicated on December 29th, 2018 by the Prime Minister.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Integration and Access:**
* SAMPANN pension portal integrated with DigiLocker.
* Pensioners can access e-PPOs, Gratuity Sanction Orders, Communication Sanctions, and Form-16 through DigiLocker.
* Access is available anytime and anywhere via smartphone or desktop.
* **Benefits:**
* Eliminates the need for physical copies of pension documents.
* Saves time and resources for pensioners.
* Ensures secure, paperless access, boosting transparency and convenience.
* **Activation and Support:**
* Pensioners can activate the service by logging into DigiLocker with Aadhaar and linking their PPO number.
* Dedicated helplines and SAMPANN portals remain available for support.
* **SAMPANN Details:**
* SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) is a digital platform for pension administration and financial management functions.
* Digitizes the entire pension lifecycle.
* **DigiLocker Access:**
* Accessible via web portal (https://digilocker.gov.in/) or mobile app (Android/iOS).
* Requires registration with mobile number/Aadhaar number and OTP verification.
**Impact Analysis**
**Pensioners**
* **Impact:**
* Easier and more convenient access to pension documents.
* Reduced need to visit offices or rely on physical copies.
* Increased digital self-reliance.
* **Action Required:**
* Register or log in to DigiLocker.
* Link PPO number to DigiLocker account.
* Explore available services and documents on the DigiLocker dashboard.
**Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts**
* **Impact:**
* Streamlined pension administration processes.
* Reduced need for physical document handling.
* **Action Required:**
* Maintain the integrated SAMPANN-DigiLocker platform.
* Provide ongoing support and helplines for pensioners.
Key Entities Referenced
DigiLocker: Government-backed secure cloud platform for citizens to store and access digital documents.
SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension): Digital platform for pension administration and financial management functions.
Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts: Developed and operates the SAMPANN platform.
Digital India programme: Government of India initiative under which the SAMPANN-DigiLocker integration falls.
Ministry of Communications: The ministry under which the Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts falls.
Ministry of Communications
SAMPANN pension portal developed by Office of
the Controller General of Communication
Accounts integrates with DigiLocker: Pensioners
gain anytime access to e-PPOs, gratuity sanction
orders and other important documents through
Digilocker accounts
Digital India Boost: SAMPANN-DigiLocker Link Offers Secure,
Paperless Pension Documents for all pensioners
प्रव तथ: 21 JAN 2026 11:02AM by PIB Delhi
The Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts (Pr CCA) Delhi has notified all
pensioners under the Department of Telecommunications about the successful integration of the
SAMPANN pension portal with the DigiLocker platform, in line with the Government of India's Digital
India programme.
This integration allows pensioners to effortlessly fetch key documents from SAMPANN—including
Pension Payment Orders (e-PPOs), Gratuity Sanction Orders, Communication Sanctions, and Form-16—
directly through their DigiLocker accounts. Accessible anytime and anywhere via smartphone or desktop,
the facility ensures secure, paperless access, boosting transparency, convenience, and ease for essential
services like banking or medical reimbursements.
Shri Ashish Joshi, Pr. Controller of Communication Accounts, Delhi emphasized that this initiative
eliminates the need for physical copies, saving time and resources for pensioners across Delhi-NCR and
beyond. He also added that this initiative empowers our pensioners with digital self-reliance, aligning with
government’s vision for a paperless digital governance.
Pensioners can activate the service by logging into https://digilocker.gov.in with Aadhaar, linking their
PPO number, and downloading documents instantly. For support, dedicated helplines and SAMPANN
portals remain available. FAQs about the portal are provided at the end of this article.
About SAMPANN:
SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) is a flagship digital platform of the
Department, developed, owned, and operated by the Office of the Controller General of Communication
Accounts for pension administration and allied financial management functions. Dedicated to the nation
by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 29th December 2018, it marks a shift from system-centric
administration to pensioner-centric governance, freeing retirees and their families from visiting offices to
claim their rightful benefits.SAMPANN has digitized the entire pension lifecycle—from initiation and processing of cases to issuance
of e-Pension Payment Orders, disbursement, accounting, reconciliation, financial reporting, audit
facilitation, and grievance redressal. Pensioners now receive payments directly into their bank accounts,
eliminating the need to visit banks or government offices; they can check payment status, submit life
certificates, generate e-PPOs, request changes like mobile numbers or addresses, and register complaints
from home. The Department also operates toll-free helplines to further assist our esteemed senior citizens.
FAQ- DigiLocker for accessing SAMPANN Services
1. What is DigiLocker?
DigiLocker is India's government-backed, secure cloud platform for citizens to store, access, and share
authentic digital documents like licenses, vehicle registrations, and educational certificates, acting as a
digital wallet that makes physical paperwork redundant and facilitates easy verification for services like
banking, employment, and education, all under the Digital India initiative and available on Android, iOS,
and the web.
2. How to Access DigiLocker?
a. Via Web Portal
1. Go to the official portal: https://digilocker.gov.in/
2. Click Login / Register at the top.
b. Via Mobile App
1. Download the DigiLocker app from Google Play Store (Android) or Apple Store (iOS).
2. Open the app and choose a language of your choice.
3. Allow required permissions (for a better user experience).
3. How to Register & Log In?
Register
1. Open the app/portal and tap Register.
2. Enter your mobile number/Aadhaar number.
3. You’ll receive an OTP (One-Time Password) — enter it to verify your number,
Set MPIN
1. After verifying OTP, you will be prompted to create an MPIN (mobile PIN) — this secures your login.
2. Save your MPIN for future logins.
Log In
You can login using:
✔MPIN
✔OTP
4. How to explore Services on DigiLocker?
Find & Use Services
1. After login, you’ll see the DigiLocker dashboard.2. Users can use the Search Documents option to find services.
3. SAMPANN service can be explored on DigiLocker portal with keywords viz. SAMPANN, Controller,
Communication, DoT, Pension, Gratuity, Commutation, etc.
5. How to use SAMPANN Services on UMANG?
Presently, the following Four service documents of SAMPANN are hosted on DigiLocker:
a) e-PPO
b) Gratuity Payment order
c) Commutation Payment order
d) Form-16
SAMPANN users can enter their PPO number in each category of service and Click on Get Document.
The system will generate the Pension Certificate/Gratuity Payment order/Commutation Payment
order/Form-16 (As requested by the SAMPANN user) associated with the entered details.
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