The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued a 27-page ‘Operational Guidelines for NPS Swasthya under NPS, 2026. It has given detailed information on the minimum contribution for NPS Swasthya, its premium, fees and charges, partial withdrawal rules, how to transfer from an existing NPS scheme, as well as provisions for normal and premature exit.
The guidelines’ circular clarified that different premiums will be charged for age groups of 18-40, above 40 to 60 and above 60 to 70 entry-age groups.
