You can register for NPS both online and offline.
Through the Online Method
To register for NPS and open a new account online, you will need to provide the following information.
- There are different NPS models which are available, and you must ensure you select the right model. The various options are Central Government, State Government or an employee of the private sector.
- Professional details relating to you such as your name, date of birth, address, contact details, profession, educational qualifications, income, and so on.
- Bank account details, including account number, bank and branch details, MICR code, IFSC code, and so on.
- Enter the details regarding the nominee who will receive the proceeds in the event of your death.
- Open your Tier-2 account. Though it is voluntary, it is advisable to open one as it provides greater liquidity than the Tier-1 account.
The Tier-1 Account is automatically opened when you register for NPS.
- The next step would be the selection of your pension fund manager. You have to choose one fund manager from eight options.
- Asset allocation is the final step. Here you need to choose the ratio in which you would like to invest in equity, corporate debt, government securities, or alternate investment funds. You have the flexibility of changing the allocation later when you are at a different stage of your life.
Through Offline Method
You need to fill up the registration form. Make sure to select the applicant category from the four options: Government Sector, Corporate Sector, All citizen model, or NPS Life.
The next section is the personal details section where you need to enter data like your name, gender, and date of birth.
The identity details section will require details regarding either your PAN, Aadhaar, Voter id, or passport. The permanent address details and contact details must be accurately provided.
You will then have to provide details of your nominee, NPS options (Tier II account), Pension Fund Selection, and Investment option (active or auto choice), asset allocation. The declaration section needs to be filled up by your employer for government or corporate employees. The POP-SP fills up details for both general citizens and corporate employees.