NPS-National Pention scheme

NPS (National Pension System) is a defined contribution based Pension Scheme launched by Government of India with the following objectives

To provide old age income
Reasonable market based returns over long run
Extending old age security coverage to all citizens

It is based on a unique Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) which is allotted to each Subscriber upon joining NPS.

The Government of India in exercise of their executive powers adopted ‘National Pension System’ (NPS) based on defined contributions in respect of all new entrants to Central Government services, excepting the Armed Forces, with effect from 1st January 2004. Most of the State Governments have since notified a similar pension system for their new entrants. NPS accumulates savings into subscribers PRA while he is working and use the accumulations at retirement to procure a pension for the rest of his life.

NPS Eligibility & Charges

NPS A citizen of India, whether resident or non-resident can join NPS, subject to the following conditions:

User should have age between 18 – 60 years as on the date of submission of his/her application to the Point of Presence (POP) / Point of Presence–Service Provider -Authorized branches of POP for NPS (POP-SP).
User should comply with the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms as detailed in the Subscriber Registration Form.

The following applicants cannot join NPS:

Un-discharged insolvent
Individuals of unsound mind
Pre-existing account holders under NPS

Charges under NPS

Standard charges under NPS (excluding Service Tax) are as mentioned below

Intermediary	Charge Head	Charge	Frequency of deduction	Mode of deduction
PoP	Subscriber Registration	Rs.100	One time	From the contribution amount / paid by you up front at the time of placing the request
	Contribution Processing*	0.25%	On each transaction
	Non – Financial Transaction Processing	Rs.20	On each transaction
CRA	PRA Opening	Rs.50	One time	From NPS Account (by cancelling the units) on the last day of the calendar quarter
	PRA Maintenance	Rs.190	Per annum
	Transaction Processing	Rs.4	On each transaction
Fund Manager	Investment Management	0.01%	Per annum	Recovered through NAV deductions
Custodian	Asset Servicing	0.0075%	Per Annum	Recovered through NAV deductions

Salient Features and Benefits of NPS

NPS offers wide range of benefits to individuals, making it a unique investment opportunity. Some of the salient features of NPS are

Portable Account– the NPS account (PRAN) remains the same irrespective of change of employment or geography.
Online platform– On joining NPS, each Subscriber gets log in ID and Password of NSDL system for accessing NPS details online.
It offers choiceof Service Providers, Funds, Investment Options, Pension Fund Manages, Annuity Service Provides and Annuity Plans to Subscribers
It offers Subscribers freedom to switchthe Service Provider, Fund, Investment Option and Pension Fund Manager
Flexible contribution mechanism– Amount and frequency of contribution can be changed as per the Subscriber requirement
Prudently regulated– NPS is regulated by PFRDA, with transparent investment norms and regular monitoring and performance review of fund managers by NPS Trust
Efficient grievance managementthrough CRA / PFRDA Website, Call Center, Email or Postal Mail
Transparent investment norms– Investment Portfolio under each asset class can be viewed on respective Pension Fund Manager’s website.
Extremely Low Cost of operations– with 0.01% as Fund Management Charge, NPS is one of the World’s least cost investment options

NPS-National Pention scheme

NPS-National Pention scheme