{"id":450,"date":"2026-03-26T10:59:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infofri.com\/nps-national-pension-scheme-basics\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:59:42","slug":"nps-national-pension-scheme-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tech.billcut.in\/blogs\/nps-national-pension-scheme-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"NPS (National Pension Scheme) Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Introduction to NPS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>How NPS Works<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits and Tax Advantages<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion and Best Practices<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- FAQ Section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpbbi-faq\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"wpbbi-faq-list\">\n<dt>&lt;b&gt;1. What is NPS?<\/dt>\n<dd><\/b><br \/>\nNPS (National Pension Scheme) is a government-backed, voluntary retirement savings scheme that helps individuals build a market-linked pension corpus.<\/dd>\n<dt>&lt;b&gt;2. Who can open an NPS account?<\/dt>\n<dd><\/b><br \/>\nAny Indian citizen between 18 and 70 years of age (including NRIs) can open an NPS account.<\/dd>\n<dt>&lt;b&gt;3. What are the tax benefits of NPS?<\/dt>\n<dd><\/b><br \/>\nContributions qualify for deductions under Section 80CCD \u2014 up to \u20b91.5 lakh within Section 80C and an additional \u20b950,000 under Section 80CCD(1B).<\/dd>\n<dt>&lt;b&gt;4. Can I withdraw my NPS corpus before retirement?<\/dt>\n<dd><\/b><br \/>\nPartial withdrawals are allowed under specific conditions after three years; significant withdrawals are generally restricted until retirement, with annuity requirements for a portion of the corpus.<\/dd>\n<dt>&lt;b&gt;5. 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