Summary: New Protocol for DSC Users in PFMS

The Government of India (Controller General of Accounts) has issued a modified protocol for Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) users on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) platform.

The Core Issue

Previously, payment files signed with a DSC were often sent to banks before the actual DSC enrollment file arrived, resulting in transaction failures or rejections by the bank.

The New Procedure

• For any new or renewed DSC, users must now wait for their bank to explicitly confirm and accept the enrollment before they are allowed to sign any payment files.
• No payment will be processed by PFMS until authentication is received directly from the Bank.
• Banks utilize their own authentication mechanisms; therefore, users are advised to coordinate directly with their respective banks to expedite the confirmation process.

Understanding DSC Enrollment Statuses

Status	Meaning & Action Required
Sent to Bank	The enrollment is currently awaiting confirmation from the bank. During this stage, users cannot digitally sign payment files and are prompted to contact their bank for assistance.
Accepted	The bank has successfully approved the DSC enrollment, and the user is now permitted to digitally sign payment files.
Rejected	The bank has rejected the DSC. The system will auto-reject the file. The user must take corrective action based on the bank's rejection reasons, re-enroll, and have the Administrator/Pr.AO reassign user limits before resubmitting.

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