National Pension System (NPS) Form PDF
National Pension System (NPS) Form PDF Download for free using the direct download link given at the bottom of this article.
This is an application form for the National Pension Scheme issued by the Central Government and this form can be downloaded from the official website of NSDL i.e. https://www.npscra.nsdl.co.in/, or it can directly download the link given below in PDF format.
Steps to Join NPS Offline
Procure your Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) application form
“As a Subscriber between the age brackets of 18 to 65 years of age, you can procure your PRAN application form from any of the Point of Presence – Service Providers (POP-SP) you wish to register with. You can also procure the PRAN application form from our website by clicking here.”
“You have to ensure that your PRAN application form is filled up i.e. photograph, signature, mandatory details, scheme preference details, etc, and also submit KYC documentation with respect to proof of identity and proof of address. For detailed information on NPS, please refer to the offer document prescribed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).”
Submit the PRAN application form to your nearest Point Of Presence – Service Provider (POP-SP)
You can go to your nearest POP-SP and submit the PRAN application along with the KYC documents. PRAN card will be sent to your correspondence address by CRA.
Track your PRAN application
At the time of submission of the PRAN application, POP-SP shall give you a receipt number. You can track the status of your PRAN application by entering the receipt number in the following link: https://cra-nsdl.com/CRA/pranCardStatusInput.do
Submit your first Contribution Slip
You are required to make your first contribution (minimum of Rs 500) at the time of applying for registration to any POP-SP. For this, you will have to submit NCIS (Instruction Slip) mentioning the details of the payment made towards your PRAN account.
Steps to Join NPS Online
Registration using PAN (KYC verification by Bank/Non Bank POP)
- You must have a ‘Permanent Account Number’ (PAN)
- Bank / Demat /Folio account details with the empanelled Bank/Non-Bank for KYC verification for subscriber registration through eNPS
- Your KYC verification will be done by the Bank/Non-Bank POP selected by you during the registration process. The 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 - You need to fill up all the mandatory details online
- You need to upload a scanned copy of PAN card and Cancelled Cheque in *.jpeg/*.jpg/*.png format having file size between 4KB – 2MB
- You need to upload your scanned photograph and signature in *.jpeg/*.jpg/*.png format having file size between 4KB – 5MB
- You will be routed to a payment gateway for making the payment towards your NPS account from Internet Banking
- Contributions are credited in PRANs on T+2 basis (subject to receipt of clear funds from Payment Gateway Service Provider)
After Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) is allotted, subscriber can use the following option:
Option 1 – eSign
- Select ‘eSign’ option in the eSign / Print & Courier page
- OTP for the purpose of authentication will be sent to your mobile number registered with the Aadhaar
- After Authentication of Aadhaar, Registration form will be successfully eSigned
- Once a document is eSigned, you need not send the physical copy of form to CRA
- eSign service charges plus taxes applicable is Rs. 25.90 (including UIDAI charge of Rs. 20)
Option 2 – Print and Courier
- Select ‘Print & Courier’ option in the eSign / Print & Courier page
- You need to take a printout of the form, paste your photograph (please do not sign across the photograph) & affix signature
- You should sign on the block provided for signature
- The photograph should not be stapled or clipped to the form
- 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 Central Record keeping Agency (eNPS)
NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited,
1st Floor, Times Tower, Kamala Mills Compound, SenapatiBapat Marg
Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400 013
For queries please contact: 022 – 4090 4242 or write to [email protected]
Download the NPS form in PDF format online from the link given below.
