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PFRDA has pushed back the effective date of its revised Point of Presence charge structure for NPS and NPS Lite schemes by two months, from 1 October to 1 December 2026.
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- Circular No. PFRDA/2026/53/REG-POP/09, dated 26 October 2026, amends only the implementation date of the revised PoP charge structure.
- Central Recordkeeping Agencies must apply the revised charges for deductions starting 1 December 2026.
- All other provisions of the earlier circular dated 28 August 2026 remain fully in force.
Why it matters: The deferral gives PoPs, CRAs and other stakeholders additional time to align systems and procedures before the new charge structure takes effect.
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Document details
| Document type | Policy |
|---|---|
| Issued by | PFRDA / NPCI / IFSCA |
| Region | India |
| Published | 15 November 2026 |
PFRDA has deferred the rollout of a revised charge structure for Points of Presence operating under NPS and NPS Lite. The change was communicated through Circular No. PFRDA/2026/53/REG-POP/09, issued on 26 October 2026 and signed by Chief General Manager Ashish Kumar of the Regulation Contribution Management Department.
The revised PoP charge structure had originally been scheduled to take effect from 1 October 2026. It will now come into force from 1 December 2026. The circular makes no alteration to any other element of the earlier regulatory directive.
What the document says
The circular describes itself as a partial modification of PFRDA Circular No. PFRDA/2026/46/REG-PoP/08 dated 28 August 2026, which had originally set out the revised charge structure. Only the implementation date has been changed; every other provision of that earlier circular stands unchanged.
CRAs are specifically directed to implement the revised charge structure for the deduction of applicable charges with effect from 1 December 2026.
Who is affected
The circular is addressed to all registered Points of Presence, all Central Recordkeeping Agencies, and other concerned stakeholders. NPS and NPS Lite subscribers whose transactions attract applicable PoP charges are also within its scope.
PoPs and other stakeholders are expected to align their systems, procedures, and communications with the revised date and with the existing regulatory instructions set out in the 28 August 2026 circular.
What happens next
CRAs bear the primary operational responsibility, as they must have the revised deduction mechanism in place before 1 December 2026. PoPs and other parties are required to update their internal processes accordingly.
Beyond the date change, the regulatory framework governing PoP charges across all NPS and NPS Lite schemes remains as prescribed in the August 2026 circular.
