Archive · 5 Jan 2026
NPS Introduces New Online Form Submission Rule
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has updated the rules for submitting the online National Pension System (NPS) registration form.
Now, applicants must authenticate their submission using either an e-signature or a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to their mobile number.
This change ensures that the necessary consent and declarations for opening an NPS account are obtained from the applicant at the end of the online process.
The updated rule is part of a partial modification to a previous circular dated June 15, 2020.
This new procedure aims to make the NPS registration process more secure and user-friendly.
PFRDA updated the rule for online NPS registration form submission.
Applicants must authenticate using e-sign or OTP received on their mobile.
Consent and declarations are obtained at the end of the online process.
The change is part of a partial modification to a circular dated June 15, 2020.
The new rule aims to enhance the security and user-friendliness of the NPS registration process.
- Who
- Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
- What
- Updated rule for online NPS registration form submission
- When
- Effective from June 15, 2020
- Where
- India
- Why
- To authenticate the submission of online NPS registration forms
- Organization
- PFRDA
- Rule Effective Date
- June 15, 2020
- Authentication Methods
- e-Sign or OTP
- Purpose
- NPS account opening
- Applicability
- Online NPS registration form