PFMS

Q1:	What Class of Signature are required for Use in PFMS ?
	PFMS Requires CLASS 2 or Class 3 Signatures.
Q2:	Who needs to use Digital Signatures ?
	(The signing authority on cheques and data approving authorities.) Agency Checker Type User Program Division Checker Type User Drawing and Disbursing Officer Pay and Account Officer (In Addition, AO/AAO can sign in case of Second Signatories).
Q3:	From Where Can I get Digital Signature ?
	You may visit NIC Website https://nicca.nic.in/ (There are state level offices/designated centres) NIC Certifying Authority (NICCA),National Informatics Centre, Department of Information Technology A Block CGO Complex Lodhi Road New Delhi 110 003.
Q4:	Where Can I Enroll my DSC in PFMS ?
	After Login from Masters> DSC Management> Enroll DSC.
Q5:	Can I De-Activate my DSC later on ?
	Yes, In Case of Transfer, Superannuation or any other reason you can Deactivate your DSC in PFMS.
Q6:	What are the prerequisites for using DSC on a Machine ?
	Java Patches and DSC Drivers. This vary for each Certifying Authority. For NICCA requirement refer to https://nicca.nic.in/html/datakey.html
Q7:	If we enroll DSC, can we still be able to use PPA mode ?
	Yes, you can still use Print Payment Advise Mode.
Q8:	Who can Digitally Sign the payment File?
	After the Sponsor Bank accepts and approves the sample DSC File, the signatory can sign the payment file.
Q9:	Where can I see my Digital Signature Details in PFMS ?
	From Bank>Account DSC Enrolment.
Q10:	Where can I view Signatories who can sign Payment File & their limits?
	Typically the Agency Administrator can set these from Bank>Signatory Configuration.
Q11:	What happens after I digitally Sign a Payment File ?
	The file is sent to the bank for payment. Bank authenticates the DSC of the Signatory & the file and processes the payment.
Q12:	What to Do if my DSC is lost, Damaged?
	Report to CA, Deactivate the old DSC in PFMS, get a replacement issued & re-enroll the new DSC in PFMS.
Q13:	Where can I get more details about use of DSC in PFMS ?
	Go to User Guide Section PFMS - Digital Signature Enrollment User Manual - Revised.
Q14:	What Is Digital Signature ?
	A Digital Signature Certificate, like hand written signature, establishes the identity of the sender filing the documents through internet which sender can not revoke or deny. A Digital Signature Certificate is not only a digital equivalent of a hand written signature it adds extra data electronically to any message or a document where it is used to make it more authentic and more secured. Digital Signature ensures that no tampering of data is done once the document has been digitally signed. A DSC is normally valid for 1 or 2 years, after which renewal is required.
Q15:	I already have a DSC that I am using for other applications, can I use my existing DSC in PFMS?
	Yes, only if it is issued from NIC.
Q16:	Can I use one DSC for multiple schemes ?
	Yes.
Q17:	Can one user enroll multiple DSC's and use them for different schemes ?
	Yes
Q18:	What to do if validity period of DSC gets over ?
	You may visit NIC Website https://nicca.nic.in/ and get it renewed. Typically processing charge need to be paid to renew/create the certificate on the same media.
Q19:	What is the process for approval of DSC enrollment requests?
	Typically the Agency Data Approver Enroll the DSC and links it to a Scheme & purpose in PFMS The Approving Authority (Agency ADM) Approves the DSC & its Usage Purpose. The Agency Administrator Enters the Account & Scheme Signatory Level & Identifies the Signatory & his/her Limits. The Identified Signatory Signs a sample DSC File in PFMS. This File is sent to Bank for Verification. After Approval from Bank, the Signatory can Digitally Sign File in PFMS.