Age Limit for NPS

Age Limit for NPS




Vide PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals from National Pension System) Second Amendment Regulations, 2017, dated 6th October, 2017, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has permitted any Indian citizen who is in the age group of 18-65 years to join the National Pension System (NPS) on voluntary basis. As informed by PFRDA, a total of 1056 persons between the ages of 60-65 years have joined up to 31st January, 2018.

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NPS is a contributory pension scheme available to the Indian citizens between the ages of 18-65 years on voluntary basis. There will be no financial burden on Government due to increase in the eligibility age of joining NPS from 60 to 65 years because Government doesn’t pay any contribution for private employees and also Government employees who join the NPS after the age of retirement at 60 years.

Age Limit for NPS Age Limit for NPS Reviewed by National Association of Postal Employees Group 'C' Purulia Division, Purulia- 723101 on February 13, 2018 Rating: 5

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