How to apply for NPS / Pension (NPS Trust)
PFRDA · NPS Trust · official link, documents, fee & step-by-step — free, no middleman
A voluntary retirement-savings pension account regulated by PFRDA, open to any citizen.
Issued by
PFRDA · NPS Trust
Who it’s for
Indian citizens aged 18–70 (resident or NRI).
Fee
Low-cost to open
Timeline
PRAN in minutes, online
Apply
Online
Helpline
1800-110-708
↗ Official portal — www.npstrust.org.in
Documents you need
- PAN & Aadhaar
- Bank account
- Mobile & email
- Cancelled cheque / passbook
How to apply
- Open the eNPS portal and start registration with PAN/Aadhaar.
- Choose your pension fund manager and investment mix.
- Complete KYC and make the first contribution.
- Your PRAN is generated — manage contributions online.
This service is free or low-cost on the official government portal — you don’t need a paid agent or middleman.