PRAN Card Registration
The Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) is required for State and Central government employees. This can be applied for online. It has many benefits for subscribers.
PRAN Card Registration Process
A subscriber needs to fill 5 sections wherein he/she has to fill up certain details. The following details should be submitted along with the filled application for PRAN registration:
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PRAN Card Registration
Since registration for Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) is a must for central and state government employees, they can register for PRAN with National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). The application form for PRAN registration is available on the official website of NSDL which an employee needs to download and fill. The filled application should be submitted by employees to their administration officer who would finally submit the application to CRA (Central Record Keeping Agency). Subscribers who are registered with DDO (Drawing and Disbursing Office) and CRA can only apply for allotment of PRAN. First they need to first register with CRA before registering with DDO. Any subscriber/employee falling within the age group of 18 to 60 years can apply for a Permanent Retirement Account Number.
Details for Online PRAN Application
A subscriber needs to fill 5 sections wherein he/she has to fill up certain details. The following details should be submitted along with the filled application for PRAN registration:
Section A - Personal details of a subscriber.
Section B - Employment details.
Section C - Nomination details of subscriber
Section D - Scheme details.
Section E - Declaration of T-PIN and I-PIN.
Among the 5 sections mentioned above, the section B will be filled by the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO). The details in the remaining sections need to be filled by the subscriber. In case, a subscriber who is already registered with the old pension scheme and applies for a fresh PRAN, the same details should be provided again. Existing subscribers needs to submit fresh application form to be registered with the CRA system. Because this New Pension Scheme (NPS) launched by the government of India comes with certain changes. Unlike the old pension scheme which was based on the last pay drawn by employees, this new pension scheme involves both employer and employee and they contribute for creating a pension wealth which is payable to employees at the time of retirement.
Apart from the documents mentioned above, the mandatory details include:
- Personal and employment details.
- Bank details are also mandatory. In case, bank details are not available at the time of filling the form, the subscriber can make a declaration for providing them within 6 months.
Information such as PAN Card, nomination and scheme preference details are optional. These information can be provided at any time after registration. In case a subscriber does not provide his scheme preferences, his contribution will be invested in the default schemes hold by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
Check PRAN Status
With the introduction of the National Pension Scheme (NPS) in 2004 by the government of India, the PRAN (Permanent Retirement Account Number) card came into existence. The NPS has been made mandatory for all central and state government employees - to save for the future. To register for the PRAN, central and state government employees have to log on to the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) website to either download the form or make the application online it self. Once the application is filled in, employees have to pay a minimum sum of Rs.50, download the copy, paste their photograph on the form and post it to the Central Recordkeeping Agency (eNPS).
Given below is the list of steps that must be followed in order to check the status of your Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN):
- First, you must visit the NSDL website (https://cra-nsdl.com/CRA/pranCardStatusInput.do).
- Next, you will need to select the 'New Registered PRAN' option.
- Next, enter the PRAN number and captcha details and click on 'Submit'.
- The status of the registered PRAN can be viewed. You can also check the status of the PRAN by calling 022-40904242 or writing to [email protected].
For those who do not have access to the internet, here are the steps required to apply for a PRAN card:
- The application form for a PRAN card is available at any NPS point of presence - service providers or you can ask anyone to download the form from the NSDL website.
- The application form has to be filled with your personal details, photograph and signature. Attached to the form should be your KYC documents proving your identity and address - Aadhaar card, Passport, PAN card, driver's license, etc.
- On submission to any NPS point of presence - service providers, they will give you a PRAN application number.
- The form then needs to addressed to the Central Recordkeeping Agency - NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, 1st Floor, Times Tower, Kamala Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
- For the registration you have to make a contribution of Rs.500, and submit the NCIS (Instruction Slip) - which mentions the details of the initial payment made.
- To track the status of your PRAN card application call 022 - 4090 4242 for any queries.
FAQs on PRAN Card Registration
No, each subscriber can only have one account.
Yes, the subscriber can apply for a duplicate PRAN card. In case the subscriber’s card is lost or damaged, he/she can submit a filled S2 form to the Point of Presence (POP) service providers. However, Rs.50 plus service tax is charged for issuing a duplicate PRAN card.
Minimum contribution of Rs.500 will have to be paid by the subscriber to unfreeze his/her PRAN. There is also a penalty of Rs.100 and POP charges added to it.
For the generation of PRAN, CRA receives the application from POP service providers. If the details in the form are incomplete, the CRA will reject the application. Details of the same are informed to the POP service providers as well.
Yes, all forms in regards to PRAN are available on the NSDL portal.
Yes, a subscriber can open a Tier-I and Tier-II account at the same time. Tier-I is a mandatory account, while Tier-II is a voluntary account.
No, a subscriber will have to open a Tier-I account to open a Tier-II account.
Yes, a subscriber can have an NPS account and a Provident Fund account.
Yes, if the Tier-I account is frozen, the Tier-II account is frozen as well.
Yes, the CRA issues an annual statement to the subscriber 3 months before the financial year ends.
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