National Pension Scheme Calculator 2025
The (NPS) National Pension Scheme calculator is a tool that enables an individual to compute the amount of money they will potentially receive as pension.
All calculators only show an estimate of the potential pension and not an exact figure.
Who Can Use the NPS Calculator?
Anyone who is eligible to invest in the NPS scheme can use the NPS calculator.
As per NPS rules, Indian citizens between the ages of 18 and 60 years are allowed to invest in the scheme.
However, to start investing, individuals must submit the required Know Your Customer (KYC) documents.
For more information, Check out related articles: NPS Tier 1, NPS Tier 2 & PFRDA
How to Use NPS calculator?
NPS calculators are available on many websites, and some banks also offer their own versions. These calculators are free to use, very easy, and give you a close estimate of your future pension amount.
Here is a step-by-step guide to using the NPS calculator:
- Enter your current age or the age when you start contributing to the NPS.
- Enter your retirement age, which is usually 60 years.
- The calculator will automatically calculate the total investment period based on your inputs. For example, if your current age is 35 and retirement age is 60, your total investment period will be 25 years.
- Enter your monthly contribution towards NPS. The amount can be as low as ₹1,000.
- The calculator works on a monthly compounding basis. Enter the expected rate of interest or returns on your NPS investment.
- Once all details are filled in, the calculator will show a summary of your NPS investment, including:
a) Principal amount (your total contributions)
b) Interest earnedc) Pension wealth generated) Total tax saved
a) Principal amount (your total contributions)
b) Interest earned
c) Pension wealth generated
d) Total tax saved - To know how much return you’ll get from your annuity investment, enter the percentage of pension wealth to be invested in annuity and the expected annuity interest rate.
- The calculator will then display:
Lump sum amount withdrawnAmount invested in annuityMonthly pension after retirement
- Lump sum amount withdrawn
- Amount invested in annuity
- Monthly pension after retirement
Advantages of Using the NPS Calculator
The main advantages of using the NPS calculator are mentioned below:
- Results are accurate when compared to manual calculations.
- Future planning is possible since you will know the pension amount.
- Saves time.
- One-stop website to calculate the NPS amount.
Grievance Redressal under Regulation 31 of PFRDA (Subscriber Grievance Redressal) Regulations, 2015
The details of the Ombudsman appointed are available on the PFRDA website – https://www.pfrda.org.in/
At present, Shri Narender Kumar Bhola has been appointed as the new Ombudsman in terms of the PFRDA (Redressal of Subscriber Grievance) Regulations, 2015.
Details of the ombudsman are as given below:
Shri Narender Kumar Bhola
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
B-14/A, Chatrapati Shivaji Bhawan,
Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi- 110016
Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhawan,
Email ID: ombudsman@pfrda.org.in
Landline No.: 011 -26517507 (Ext : 188)
FAQs on NPS Calculator
- How is Tier I different from Tier II?
In case of Tier I, until the subscriber reaches the age of 60 years no withdrawal can be made, but for Tier II, withdrawal from his/her balance can be made anytime.
- For Tier I subscribers, what is the minimum contribution?
The minimum contribution at one time is Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 per financial year.
- For Tier II subscribers what is the minimum contribution?
The minimum contribution at one time is Rs.250. Minimum balance is not required.
- Is there any maximum contribution that must be made in a year?
No, as of now there is no upper limit.
- Is there any transaction cost that is borne by the subscriber?
Ad valorem of 0.25% of the total amount that is contributed. A maximum up to Rs.25,000 and a minimum of Rs.20 plus service tax.
- What happens to the accumulated corpus if the subscriber dies before the age of 60?
The nominee or legal heir of the subscriber will get 100% of the accumulated corpus should the subscriber die before the age of 60, and there would not be any purchase of Monthly/Annuity Pension.
- Is there any limit to the number of nominations that can be made in an account?
A total of 3 nominations can be made in an account.
- When the subscriber reaches the age of 60, can the entire amount be withdrawn?
A maximum of 60% of the amount can be withdrawn when the subscriber reaches the age of 60. However, until the age of 70, the subscriber can remain invested. The remaining 40% will have to be annuitized at the end of the contribution year. There is also an option to annuitize 100% of the corpus.
- Is there any minimum number of contributions that should be made in a year?
Yes, at least 1 contribution must be made in a year.
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