NPS is available to all eligible Indian citizens who meet the stipulated conditions. There are two ways to open the NPS account – online and offline.
Government / Corporate SectorFor those joining the Central Government / state government / CAB / SAB sectors, the process is slightly different. You must approach your HR department / Pay and Accounts Office (the nodal office for NPS) Government sector employees can also open account through eNPS. All formalities must be completed and routed through the nodal office.
Important FAQs
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The online system is the quickest way to join NPS. This system allows you to open an NPS account and make subsequent contributions.
Points of Presence (PoPs) have been appointed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to service you, including your registration and acceptance of further contributions.
If you prefer to access the NPS system offline, registration forms can be collected from any of the PoP-SPs (Points of Presence - Service Providers). To find the nearest PoP-SP, you can visit the CRA website.