National Pension System

National Pension System (NPS), is an investment tool designed to help you save money while you are employed and ensure a regular stream of income post-retirement. Backed by the Indian government, NPS is designed to suit the varied requirements of different... Read More

Features & Benefits

Ensure income security in your old age

  • Portable.
  • Low cost of investment.
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All Citizens Model

This model is applicable to all Citizens of India and NRIs falling between the age group of 18 years to 70 years.

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Corporate Sector Model

  • Corporate may join NPS through MOUs with any one of our existing authorized branches.
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Contribution

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Scheme Preference

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Withdrawals

  • Tier 1 - The applicant shall contribute his/her savings for retirement into this restricted withdrawable account.
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Eligibility for NPS

  • Age Eligibility: Applicants must be between 18 and 70 years old at the time of application submission.
  • KYC Compliance: Applicants must comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.
  • Eligibility for NRI and OCI: As per NPS rules, NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) and OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India) are eligible to open an NPS account.No Pre-existing Account: The applicant should not already have an NPS account.
  • No Pre-existing Account: The applicant should not already have an NPS account.

Types of NPS Accounts - Two account types are available to subscribers:

  • Tier I Account: The applicant shall contribute his/her savings for retirement into his restricted withdrawable account.This is the retirement account and applicant can claim tax benefits against the contributions made subject to the Income Tax rules in force.
  • Tier II Account: Opening of this account is optional for investment purpose.The subscriber has the flexibility to can withdraw from this account as per their requirements.

Steps to open NPS Account Online

You can start your retirement planning and save for your retirement corpus by opening an NPS account online using these simple steps:

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Steps to open NPS Account Online

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    Visit the NPS Website:

    Go to the official NPS website or visit a Point of Presence (POP) like a bank for a new NPS Account opening.

  • 02

    Choose the type of account:

    Select the type of pension account between Tier I and Tier II and create an NPS account. Note that a Tier I account is mandatory for opening an NPS account.

  • 03

    Select the Pension Fund Manager:

    There are 11 Pension Fund Managers (PFM) listed under the NPS; choose the preferred one.

  • 04

    Select the mode of investment:

    You can choose between two modes - Auto and Active. If you opt for Auto Choice, your portfolio will be adjusted based on the current trends, and if you go for Active Choice, you can choose the assets yourself.

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    Complete the registration form:

    Fill out the online registration form by entering your personal details, contact information, and nominee details.

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    Submit KYC documents:

    Provide Know Your Customer (KYC) documents, which include identity proof, address proof, a photograph, etc.

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    Make the initial pension contribution:

    Deposit the first pension contribution amount as specified by the chosen type of account. For example, the minimum contribution for a Tier I account is ₹500.

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    Receive PRAN:

    After you submit your details successfully, you will receive a Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN), which is required for future reference.

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Registering via Axis Bank NPS Portal

You can also create an NPS account through the Axis Bank website.Here are the steps to follow:

  • 01

    Go to Axis Bank’s official website.

  • 02

    Go to the National Pension System (NPS) page, listed under the dropdown menu of “Explore Products”.

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    Choose the option you want to apply for and accept the terms. After that, it will take you to a third-party website to complete the registration process.

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    Read the instructions carefully and complete the registration using your preferred method. You can complete the registration using:

    • Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC
    • Aadhaar or Driving License through Digilocker
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Fees and charges of NPS

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NPS Vatsalya Scheme

The NPS Vatsalya scheme, introduced in the Union Budget 2024, is a government-backed initiative under the National Pension System aimed at securing the financial future of minors. It allows parents or legal guardians to invest in a pension account on behal... Read More

Key Features

  • Targeted for Minors: Specifically designed for Indian citizens under 18 years of age, providing early access to structured financial planning.
  • Voluntary Participation: Enrollment is completely optional and can be initiated by the child’s parent or guardian.
  • Contribution Flexibility: A minimum annual contribution of ₹1,000 is required, with no upper cap — allowing flexible savings.
  • Long-Term Savings: Encourages financial discipline and builds a long-term corpus for the child through compounding returns.
  • Transition to Regular NPS: When the child turns 18, the account transitions to a regular NPS Tier I account after completing a re-KYC process.
  • Investment Options: Offers Default (life-cycle), Auto, or Active choice options for investment allocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPS pension plan is a pension reform tool designed to enable every citizen of this country to invest for their retirement and enjoy the benefits at pension maturity. It is a government scheme which offers different models and types of investments for anyone between 18 and 70 years of age.

Your pension payout depends on several factors, such as monthly contributions, annuity purchases, total years of contribution, etc. Additionally, to determine the payout before you finalise your NPS investment, you can do the pension calculation yourself by using the Pension Calculator tool.

While both the investment options are government backed, PPF has a fixed rate of interest, whereas NPS is market-linked with a low risk. However, the returns in NPS are higher than PPF. So, select based on your investment needs.

No, an NPS is not entirely risk-free as it is linked to the market. However, it is governed by the pension regulator, PFRDA, making it a safe investment option.

Additionally, you can opt for Atal Pension Yojana if you wish to earn a guaranteed amount of pension in retirement.

Interest rates depend on factors such as choice of the NPS class, pension contributions, choice of Pension Fund Managers, and type of NPS account. Additionally, the returns are market-linked, so the interest rates vary and may range from 9% to 12% p.a.

A Tier I account is best suited for retirement planning, and a Tier II account enhances your investments and acts as a retirement savings tool. So, depending on your investment goals and needs, you can choose the best type for you.

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