Opening An NPS Account with Aadhar

New Pension Scheme account is a security account started by the government of India for providing a steady income to the individuals after retirement. Earlier for opening an NPS  account, it is required by an applicant to fill the Permanent Retirement Account Number(PRAN) application form and submit it along with the KYC documents to the POP-SP(Point of Presence-Service Provider such as authorized bank branch which is a cumbersome process.

In case of an online process too, the applicant was required to download the form and take the print. On the printed copy, the applicant needs to affix photo, sign it and send it to CRA(Central Recordkeeping Agency) within 90 days of issuance of PRAN.

To ease out the process, the PFRDA( Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) released a circular stating that those who wish to open an NPS account can do it online by verifying through aadhar and applicant's e-signature. This process not only simplifies the opening of NPS  account but also ensures that information entered in the data is correct.

The process of Opening NPS Account Online with Aadhar Card:

1. Individuals having a Demat account and authorized bank account can visit the website of the bank and open an NPS account.
2. Or else the applicant can visit the eNPS portal and apply for registration.
3. Choose the type of registration from the given options(new/pending/print form)
4. Enter the details of your aadhar number after which an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
5. For filling the registration form online, demographic information will be obtained from the aadhar database.
6. Upload the scanned signature on the form.
7. You will be directed to the payment gateway to complete the registration process which can be made through debit or credit card.