If you want to apply online for National Pension Scheme then you should have net banking facility and mobile number email id and bank account. You need Aadhar and PAN card details to apply online. How to apply online for National Pension Scheme.
The government had started the National Pension Scheme to give pension to the people after their retirement. There are two types of accounts under NPS. NPS Tier-I account is with lock-in period and is the primary account. Tier-II has no lock-in period and is optional. It also gives tax-saving benefits to the customers.
If you want to apply online for National Pension Scheme, then you should have net banking facility and mobile number, email id and bank account. You need Aadhar and PAN card details to apply online. Know how to apply online for National Pension Scheme.
Login to NPS website
- Log on to the NPS Trust website and click on the Registration option. Now, you have to choose the ‘Personal’ option.
- After entering your Aadhaar or PAN details, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
- Select the type of account you want to open as per your preference.
- If you have selected Aadhaar option, then OTP has to be entered for authentication.
- If you have opted for PAN, you will be charged Rs 125 to verify your bank details.
- Now, for the acknowledgment number, fill your personal details and click on submit.
- If you have chosen Aadhaar, most of your information will be pre-filled.
- Choose from any of the eight pension funds, you will also have to choose the mode of investment and assign it to your nominee.
- Upload your photograph and signature and make the payment. You will then be allotted a Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN).
- Now one has to download the form and take printout, besides signing and affixing a photograph and mail it to the CRA office within 90 days.
