Any individual can open online an Individual Pension Account known as Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) under NPS by using any one of the following options in eNPS: Option I - PRAN Allotment using Aadhaar authentication
You must have an 'Aadhaar Number' (with a mobile number registered with Aadhaar).
Your KYC in NPS will be carried out using Aadhaar through One Time Password (OTP) authentication.
OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered with the UIDAI.
Your demographic details (Name, address etc.) and photo will be fetched from Aadhaar database and populated in the form online.
You need to fill up all the mandatory details (Nomination, Scheme Preference etc.) online.
You would be required to upload your scanned signature (in *.jpeg/*.jpg format having file size between 10kb - 50kb)
In case, you wish to replace the photo fetched from Aadhaar, you may upload a scanned photograph (in *.jpeg/*.jpg format having file size between 10KB - 50KB).
You need to make the initial contribution while account opening.. (Minimum amount of ₹ 500 for Tier I and ₹ 1000 for Tier II).
You will be routed to the payment gateway for making the payment towards your NPS account from Debit/ Credit card or Internet Banking. To view the list of Banks available for Internet Banking, click here.
Option II - PRAN Allotment using PAN and Bank details (KYC verification by Bank)
You must have a 'Permanent Account Number' (PAN) and an active Saving / Current account with any of the empanelled Banks (for KYC verification and initial payment through Internet Banking) to compete the registration process using this option. To view the list of empanelled Banks available for registration, click here.
You need to fill up all the mandatory details online.
You need to upload your scanned photograph and signature in *.jpeg/*.jpg format having file size between 10kb - 50kb.
You need to make the initial contribution while account opening. . (Minimum amount of ₹ 500 for Tier I and ₹ 1000 for Tier II).
Initial contribution needs to be done through the Internet Banking facility of the Bank selected by you during the online application process. The same Bank will be responsible for your KYC authentication in NPS. Name and address provided during online registration should match with bank records for KYC verification. If there is a mismatch of details, the online application request is liable for rejection. In case of rejection of KYC by the selected Bank, applicant is requested to contact the Bank.
Sending of Application Form to CRA after allotment of PRAN, If not eSigned
Select ‘Download & Print’ option in the ‘Print Completed Application Form’ page.
You need to take a printout of the form, paste your photograph (please do not sign across the photograph).The photograph should not be stapled or clipped to the form.
The form should be sent within 90 days from the date of allotment of PRAN to CRA at the following address or else the PRAN will be 'frozen' temporarily.
All existing Subscribers (registered through both online and offline mode) registered with Karvy-CRA can contribute to their PRAN Tier I & Tier II account using ‘eNPS’. To contribute online, you need to
Have an active Tier I / Tier II account.
Authenticate your PRAN using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and e-mail ID.
Select the account (Tier-I or Tier-II) and make contributions through your Debit / Credit card or use Internet Banking option of any of the empanelled Banks. To view the list of empanelled Banks available for making contributions, click here.
If PRAN was allotted through a Point Of Presence (PoP), PoP Service Charges will be applicable on the contribution amount 0.05% plus applicable Service Tax (subject to minimum of ₹ 5 and maximum of ₹ 5,000 per transaction).
Steps to activate Tier II account
All existing Subscribers (registered through both online and offline mode) associated with Karvy-CRA can activate Tier II account using 'eNPS'. To activate Tier II account online,
You must have a 'Permanent Account Number' (PAN).
You need to Provide PRAN, Date of Birth and PAN.
OTP for the purpose of authentication will be sent to the mobile number registered with the CRA.
You need to fill up all the mandatory details (Bank, Nomination, Scheme Preference etc.) online.
Upload copy of PRAN Card and copy of cancelled cheque.
You need to enter the initial amount for investment (₹ 1000).
You will be routed to a payment gateway for making the payment towards your NPS account from Debit/ Credit card or Internet Banking. To view the list of Banks available for Internet Banking, click here.
You need to take a printout of the form after activation of Tier II account.
The form along with copy of PAN card and cancelled cheque should be sent within 90 days from the date of activation of Tier II account to CRA at the following address or else the PRAN (Tier II) will be 'frozen' temporarily.
