How to open NPS account through www.icicidirect.com?
Login to www.icicidirect.com account — Click on NPS — Click on Transact — Click on Subscriber NPS. You have option to open either Integrated NPS Tier 1 & Tier 2 or only
NPS Tier 1 account.
- Login to ICICI direct>>>Trade & Invest>>>NPS
- Click on Subscribe
- NPS Step 1 : Personal
- Information Step 2 : Nomination Details
- Step 3 : Scheme Preference
- Step 4 : Declaration and Authorization
- Step 5 : Photo-Signature upload & Esign
On successful online NPS registration, your immediate Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN)would be generated.
In case of unsuccessful eSign process - You are requested to apply for PRAN card within 30 days of online registration days of online registration which is mandatory as per guidelines, failing which CRA (Protean/ KFintech) shall deactivate your NPS account.
For applying for PRAN card, you may download pre-filled form generated after online NPS registration and submit the same as per instructions mentioned in the checklist.
To download form at later stage, you may visit below mentioned path
Login to www.icicidirect.com account — Click on NPS — Click on Holding & Services — Click on Place Service request — Click on Request for PRAN card
In case of duplication i.e. PRAN already generated for said PAN then, your online NPS registration request would be rejected by CRA and contribution would be refunded in your linked bank account.
Is PRAN card mandatory or what is the process to apply for PRAN card?
Yes, as per PFRDA guidelines it is mandatory to have a PRAN card. You are requested to apply for PRAN card immediately after successful NPS online registration. On final confirmation, you shall be able to download and print the pre-populated NPS subscriber registration form (NPS-CSRF). You are requested to paste recent colour photograph within the box and signature in black ink wherever applicable within the box & submit the application –NPS: CSRF form at below mentioned address:
ICICI Securities Ltd. Sales Operations Department (NPS), unit no.401,501, 601,701,801, 901, building no.3, at: Mindspace Juinagar, plot nos. gen-2/1/d, gen-2/1/e (part) and gen-2/1/f (part) Trans Thane creek, at MIDC TTC Industrial area, Juinagar, Navi mumbai 400706