How to open National Pension System (NPS) account, step by step guide

National Pension System (NPS) Account: Opening an NPS account is very easy, it can be opened Online or by visiting to your nearest Point Of Presence.

Through POP: The applicant is required to submit duly filled in Subscriber Registration Form (CSRF) along with supporting KYC documents to the branch of POP called as POP-SP or visit the online portal of the respective POPs.

Online (through eNPS): The applicant needs to visit eNPS website of NSDL-CRA (https://enps.nsdl.com) and register himself/herself through Aadhaar or PAN Card details. After filling up other necessary details and payment of initial contribution, PRAN will be generated online. If you select "eSign" option, your account will be opened paperless (you are not required to send the physical copy of form to NSDL-CRA).

For more details, you may go through "How to open NPS account" under "Important Links" section available on Home page of this website.

Subscriber Registration Form (CSRF) is available at "Form" section in sector wise information available on this website.

Time required in Subscriber Registration depends on the mode of registration opted.

Through POP: After receipt of registration forms, POP scrutinizes the forms and generates PRAN. POP then sends the forms to NSDL-CRA. PRAN card is printed and dispatched within 10 days working days from the date of receipt of duly filled in registration form at NSDL-CRA.

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Through Online: Online Registration through eNPS portal is much faster and can be completed in few minutes. With facility to eSign, applicant can do the paperless registration under NPS.