diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 151a3fabea..56683a96df 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ _Put an `✅` in the boxes that apply_
 _Put an `✅` in the boxes once you have confirmed below actions (or provide reasons on not doing so) that_
 
 - [ ] This PR has sufficient test coverage (unit/integration test) OR I have provided reason in the PR description for not having test coverage
+- [ ] Tested in private network from genesis block.
 - [ ] Provide an end-to-end test plan in the PR description on how to manually test it on the devnet/testnet.
 - [ ] Tested the backwards compatibility.
 - [ ] Tested with XDC nodes running this version co-exist with those running the previous version.