How to Join / Open NPS Account through eNPS using PAN

National Pension System (NPS) is a pension cum investment scheme launched by Government of India to provide old age security to Citizens of India. It brings an attractive long term saving avenue to effectively plan your retirement through safe and regulated market-based return. The Scheme is regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).National Pension System Trust (NPST) established by PFRDA is the registered owner of all assets under NPS.

Opening NPS account has its own advantages as compared to other pension product available. Below are few features which make NPS different from others:

• Low cost product
• Tax breaks for Individuals, Employees and Employers
• Attractive market linked returns
• Easily portable
• Professionally managed by experienced Pension Funds
• Regulated by PFRDA, a regulator set up through an act of Parliament

Any individual citizen of India (both resident and Non-resident) in the age group of 18-65 years (as on the date of submission of NPS application) can join NPS.

NRI can open an NPS account. Contributions made by NRI are subject to regulatory requirements as prescribed by RBI and FEMA from time to time. However, OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) and PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card holders and HUFs are not eligible for opening of NPS account.

Opening multiple NPS accounts for an individual is not allowed under NPS. However an Individual can have one account in NPS and another account in Atal Pension Yojna.

NPS account can be opened only in individual capacity and cannot be opened or operated jointly or for and on behalf of HUF

Steps to Join NPS

By visiting POP-SP

Any citizen of India between the age of 18 to 65 can open NPS account by visiting any POP-SP.

Through eNPS

Subscriber can open NPS account online by visiting eNPS website through PAN & Bank details.

Registration using PAN (KYC verification by Bank/Non Bank POP)

1. You must have a 'Permanent Account Number' (PAN)

2. Bank / Demat /Folio account details with the empanelled Bank / Non-Bank for KYC verification for subscriber registration through eNPS

3. Your KYC verification will be done by the Bank/Non-Bank POP selected by you

during the registration process. Name and address provided during registration

should match with POP records for KYC verification. If the details don't match, the

request is liable for rejection. In case of rejection of KYC by the selected POP, the

applicant is requested to contact the POP

4. You need to fill up all the mandatory details online

5. You need to upload scanned copy of PAN card and Cancelled Cheque in *.jpeg / *.jpg / *.png format having file size between 4KB - 2MB

6. You need to upload your scanned photograph and signature in *.jpeg / *.jpg / *.png format having file size between 4KB - 5MB

7. You will be routed to a payment gateway for making the payment towards your NPS account from Internet Banking

8. Contributions are credited in PRANs on T+2 basis (subject to receipt of clear funds from Payment Gateway Service Provider)

In addition, NRI subscribers should,

1. Select the Bank Account Status i.e., Non-Repatriable account or Repatriable account

2. Provide the NRE/NRO bank account details and upload scanned copy of passport

3. Select the preferred address for communication i.e., Overseas Address or Permanent Address (communication at overseas address would entail extra charges)

After Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) is allotted, subscriber can use the following option:

Option 1 - eSign

1. Select 'eSign' option in the eSign / Print & Courier page

2. OTP for the purpose of authentication will be sent to your mobile number registered with the Aadhaar

3. After Authentication of Aadhaar, Registration form will be successfully eSigned

4. Once a document is eSigned, you need not send the physical copy of form to CRA

5. eSign service charges plus taxes applicable is Rs. 25.90 (including UIDAI charge of Rs. 20)

Option 2 - Print and Courier

1. Select 'Print & Courier' option in the eSign / Print & Courier page

2. You need to take a printout of the form, paste your photograph (please do not sign across the photograph) & affix signature

3. You should sign on the block provided for signature

4. The photograph should not be stapled or clipped to the form

5. The form should be sent within 30 days from the date of allotment of PRAN to CRA at the following address or else the PRAN will be 'frozen' temporarily

Click here to open NPS Account https://enps.nsdl.com/eNPS