The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released a fresh set of guidelines detailing how subscribers can register for the National Pension System (NPS) through Points of Presence (PoPs) — institutions authorised to facilitate account opening and servicing. PoPs include a network of public and private sector banks, financial institutions, and the Department of Posts. As of March 31, 2025, there were 367 registered PoPs across India. Advertisement

Under the revised norms, individuals can open an NPS account either offline by submitting a physical Subscriber Registration Form (SRF) or online through self-assisted or assisted digital platforms. In both cases, applicants must complete Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, after which the PoP verifies and forwards th

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