New Delhi: The government has launched a new registration form for the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), effective October 1, 2025, following updated guidelines from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The Department of Posts has clarified that registrations using the old form will no longer be accepted through Protean (formerly NSDL), the scheme’s Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA). This update aims to simplify the registration process and ensure more accurate data collection for all new subscribers.

What’s New in the Updated APY Registration Form

FATCA/CRS Declaration Mandatory: Subscribers must declare if they have foreign tax residency or citizenship.

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For Resident Indians Only: Ensures APY accounts are opened only by residen

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