How to Link NPS Account with Aadhaar Online

The National Pension System (NPS) is a pension investment system established by the Indian government to give long-term security to Indian people. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority oversees the system (PFRDA).

The government has made Aadhaar seeding in an NPS account a requirement for a variety of services. In August 2021, the Aadhaar card was declared a mandatory form of identification to collect benefits under the National Pension Scheme for traders and self-employed individuals who are eligible.

Individuals who registered their NPS account using their PAN instead of their Aadhaar can update their Aadhaar in their NPS account by following these procedures.

How to change your Aadhaar number in your NPS account if you’re already a subscriber:

Step 1: Log into your NPS account via the link https://cra-nsdl.com/CRA/

Step 2: Click on sub menu ‘Update Aadhaar/Address Details‘

Step 3: Under the menu that opens next click on ‘Update Details ‘

Step 4: Select the option ‘Add/Update Aadhaar Number‘

Step 5: Submit your Aadhaar Number and click on ‘Generate OTP‘

Step 6: Enter OTP received from UIDAI on your registered mobile number

Step 7: After Authentication through OTP, Aadhaar will be linked to your PRAN

Note: 1. Name registered against your PRAN should exactly match the name as registered

A notice will appear stating that the Aadhaar Seeding request for your Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) has been completed successfully.

PRAN stands for Permanent Retirement Account Number, which is a one-of-a-kind, portable number that is granted to each NPS subscriber and remains with him for the rest of his life. Following successful registration, the subscriber will be granted a PRAN (Permanent Retirement Account Number).

How may new subscribers link their NPS account to their Aadhaar number online?

Step 1: Visit the NSDL e-NPS portal at https://enps.nsdl.com/eNPS/NationalPensionSystem.html.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Registration‘ option

Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number in the space given and click on the ‘Generate OTP‘ button

Step 4: Click the ‘Proceed‘ button after selecting the disclaimer

Step 5: Enter the OTP in the space provided and click on ‘Continue‘

Step 6: Complete the NPS registration form and make payment to receive your acknowledgment number

Step 7: Submit your registration information and get your Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN).

Source: The Economic Times