Guidelines Regarding Operation of NPS accounts in PO

Initial Procedures:
Subscriber should submit the following forms with Appropriate documents.
For Tire I account opening:
1. UOS-S1 (If the subscriber requres one copy of this form, then he may fill another UOS-S1 form Or make a photostat copy of it and it should be attested by the post office and return back to the customer.)
2. The NCIS form should be properly Filled.
3. Customer should bring 2 set of KYC documents (ID proof and AddressProof).
4. While filling the UOS-S1 form page 3 and page 4 can be omitted.
5. Customer has to sign in page 5 of UOS-S1.
6. Post office has to fill the details like registration no, kyc compliance etc in page 5 & 6.

For Tire II Opening:
1. Bank details are mandatory.
2. Customer should submit a cancelled cheque of the Bank.
3. Can not use POSB account for Tier II Activation.
4. If already got the PRAN card, it should be brought for activating tire II account.

Processing of Forms:
1. Post Office should send the Forms on daily basis to Nearest CRA-FC.
2  A.Maximum of 50 forms in a lot.
3. It should be accompanied by a covering letter.
4. Covering letter should be serially numbered and continous.
5. NCIS form and one set of KYC documment should be kept in Post office.
5. Receipt should be printed in duplicate.
6. One receipt should be given to the Customer and the other one should be pasted in NCIS.
7. If the customer requests for one copy of UOS-S1 form,  give a fotostat copy of that form.
8. PRAN form is not Required, UOS-S1 is sufficient.

Download Covering Letter here

Verification of Forms:

1. Form is duly signed by the Subscriber.
2. All mandatory data fields shall be filled by the applicant.
3. Applicant has pasted a colour photograph of size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm on the registration form.
4. The signature/thumb impression of the applicant should be inside the rectangle provided on the  form.
5. Left hand thumb impression for Male and Right hand thumb impression for Female.
6. Min Age: 18 yrs. Max Age: 55 yrs.
7. Should validate dob with valid proof.
8. Address should be complete with district,state and pincode.
9. If PRAN is required in Hindi, UOS-H1 should be filled.
10. Bank details are mandatory for Tier-II Account only.
11. Should collect a cancelled cheque to verify the bank details.
12. For nomination, the distribution among nominees should be integer no only.
13. Scheme Details are not mandatory.
14. Form should be filled with BLACK INK & BOLD LETTERS only

List of KYC Documents that can be Produced:
Proof of Identity:.
1. School Leaving Certificate
2. Matriculation Certificate
3. Degree of Recognized Educational Institution
4. Depository Account Statement
5. Bank Account Statement / Passbook
6. Credit Card
7. Water Bill
8. Ration Card
9. Property Tax Assessment Order
10. Passport
11. Voter’s Identity Card
12. Driving License
13. PAN Card
14. Certificate of identity signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted Officer.

Address Proof:
1. Electricity bill
2. Telephone Bill
3. Depository Account Statement
4. Credit Card Statement
5. Bank Account Statement / Passbook
6. Employer Certificate
7. Rent Receipt
8. Ration Card
9. Property Tax Assessment Order
10.Passport
11.Voter’s Identity Card
12. Driving License
13.Certificate of address signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted Officer.