What are the eligibility requirements to open an NPS account?

  • Any Indian citizen aged 18-65 is eligible to open an NPS account
  • NRIs can invest in NPS, but Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cannot
  • There are no specific eligibility criteria for government employees
  • Existing pension scheme subscribers can also open an NPS account
  • Required documents include proof of identity, address, and age
  • Employment status does not affect eligibility
  • Both salaried and self-employed individuals can invest in NPS through the same process.

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