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+====== NPS Exit Rules 2025: Take 80% Lump Sum, Defer up to Age 85 ======
+{{ :social:auto:nps-exit-rules-2025-80-percent-lumpsum-annuity-india.png?direct&1200 |NPS Exit Rules 2025: Take 80% Lump Sum, Defer up to Age 85 — RTI Wiki}}
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+**Quick Reply:** New NPS exit rules 2025 let non-government subscribers take up to 80% as lump sum and annuitise only 20%, with deferment of the annuity allowed up to age 85.
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+Kashvi Pathak, retiring at 60 from a private firm, can now take up to 80% of her NPS corpus as cash and put just 20% into an annuity. The old rule forced her to lock 40% into a pension product. Here is exactly what she gets at three corpus sizes.
+^ Corpus at exit ^ Lump sum you can take ^ Goes to annuity / SWP ^
+| ₹6 lakh (up to ₹8 lakh) | 100% = ₹6 lakh | Nothing. No annuity needed |
+| ₹10 lakh (₹8 lakh to ₹12 lakh) | Up to ₹6 lakh | Balance (here ₹4 lakh) to annuity or systematic withdrawal |
+| ₹40 lakh (above ₹12 lakh) | Up to 80% = ₹32 lakh | At least 20% = ₹8 lakh to annuity |
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+**The new rule in one line:** At normal exit on superannuation, a non-government NPS subscriber can withdraw up to **80% of the corpus as a lump sum** and must annuitise only **20%** (earlier it was 60% lump sum and 40% compulsory annuity). If the corpus is up to ₹8 lakh, you can take **100% in cash** with no annuity. Source: PFRDA Exits and Withdrawals Amendment Regulations, 2025, December 2025.
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+The shift came through the **PFRDA Exits and Withdrawals Amendment Regulations, 2025**, notified in December 2025 by the **Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)**. It rewrites how much of your retirement pot you can pull out in cash, and when you must do it.
+**If you are short on time:** jump to the [[#how to exit on the nps cra portal|step-by-step exit on the CRA portal]] and the corpus table above.
+===== Who this applies to =====
+The 80/20 rule is for **non-government subscribers** only. That means the **All Citizen Model** (people who opened NPS on their own) and **Corporate NPS** (employees enrolled through a company).
+Government subscribers are treated differently. The 60% lump sum and 40% annuity rule continues for them, with one relief described below.
+Note: this article is about the **proportions at normal exit** (on retirement or age 60). That is a different thing from taking money out before retirement. For loans, education, housing or medical needs while you are still working, see the [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nps-tier1-partial-withdrawal-rules-process-india|NPS Tier 1 partial withdrawal rules]]. Do not confuse the two.
+===== What changed versus the old 60/40 rule =====
+  * **More cash in hand.** A non-government subscriber can now take up to **80%** as a lump sum, up from 60%. Compulsory annuity drops from 40% to **20%**.
+  * **Small corpus, full freedom.** Corpus up to **₹8 lakh**: take **100%** as a lump sum, no annuity at all. (This relief also applies to government subscribers.)
+  * **The middle band.** Corpus between **₹8 lakh and ₹12 lakh**: you can take up to **₹6 lakh** as a lump sum; the balance goes to an annuity or a systematic withdrawal.
+  * **Above ₹12 lakh.** At least **20%** must be annuitised; up to **80%** is withdrawable.
+  * **Defer for longer.** You can now defer the annuity purchase or the lump-sum withdrawal up to **age 85**. The earlier limit was 75. That gives 25 extra years for the corpus to stay invested after age 60.
+===== Worked example: Kashvi's ₹40 lakh corpus =====
+Kashvi retires at 60 with ₹40 lakh in her NPS Tier 1 account.
+  - **Old rule:** ₹24 lakh (60%) as lump sum, ₹16 lakh (40%) locked into an annuity.
+  - **New rule:** up to **₹32 lakh (80%)** as a lump sum, **₹8 lakh (20%)** to an annuity.
+That is ₹8 lakh more cash in hand at retirement, and half the amount tied into a pension product. She could also defer and let the corpus keep compounding until as late as age 85.
+===== How to exit on the NPS CRA portal =====
+Exit is processed through the **Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA)** portal linked to your NPS account.
+  - **Log in to the CRA portal** using your PRAN (Permanent Retirement Account Number) and password.
+  - **Raise the exit / withdrawal request** under the exit menu and select the **normal exit on superannuation** option.
+  - **Choose your split.** Pick how much you want as a lump sum (up to 80%, or 100% if your corpus is up to ₹8 lakh) and how much to annuitise (at least 20% above ₹12 lakh).
+  - **Select the annuity service provider and annuity plan** for the portion you must annuitise, if any.
+  - **Upload KYC documents** (identity, address, bank proof and a cancelled cheque) and complete e-sign or OTP verification.
+  - **Submit and track.** The request flows to your nodal office or point of presence for authorisation, then to the CRA for processing.
+If your corpus is up to ₹8 lakh, the annuity steps are skipped and the full amount is paid out.
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+**Government vs non-government subscribers**
+  * **Non-government (All Citizen, Corporate):** up to **80%** lump sum, **20%** minimum annuity above ₹12 lakh. Defer up to **age 85**.
+  * **Government subscribers:** the **60% lump sum / 40% annuity** rule continues. They still get the **₹8 lakh** relief (corpus up to ₹8 lakh can be taken 100% as a lump sum).
+Check your own model before you plan your exit. The split decides how much pension you lock in for life.
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+===== A note on tax =====
+The tax treatment of the higher lump sum is not settled in plain terms here. Before you withdraw, check the **latest income tax rules** for NPS exit and, if the amount is large, **consult a tax adviser**. Do not assume the extra 20% you can now withdraw is tax-free.
+===== What to do in the next 30 minutes =====
+  * Find your **PRAN** and confirm whether you are in the All Citizen, Corporate or government model.
+  * Log in to the **CRA portal** and check your current corpus value.
+  * Decide your lump-sum versus annuity split using the table above for your corpus band.
+  * If you do not need the cash at 60, note the new **age-85 deferment** option and ask your point of presence how to defer.
+  * If you are still working and need money now, read the partial-withdrawal page instead of triggering an exit.
+===== Related reading =====
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nps-tier1-partial-withdrawal-rules-process-india|NPS Tier 1 partial withdrawal rules and process]]
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/open-nps-account-2026|How to open an NPS account]]
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/old-pension-scheme-vs-nps-comparison-india|Old Pension Scheme vs NPS compared]]
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/section-80ccd-1b-nps-additional-50000-deduction-india|Section 80CCD 1B: the extra ₹50,000 NPS deduction]]
+For a deeper, step-by-step approach to using your right to information when a pension or PFRDA grievance is stuck, see [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/book|The RTI Playbook]].
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Can I really take 80% of my NPS as a lump sum now? ====
+Yes, if you are a non-government subscriber (All Citizen or Corporate NPS) exiting at superannuation. The **PFRDA Exits and Withdrawals Amendment Regulations, 2025** raised the lump sum ceiling to 80% and cut the compulsory annuity to 20%. Above a ₹12 lakh corpus, at least 20% must still be annuitised.
+==== What if my NPS corpus is small, say ₹5 lakh? ====
+If your corpus is up to ₹8 lakh, you can withdraw 100% as a lump sum with no annuity at all. So a ₹5 lakh corpus can be taken fully in cash. This relief applies to both government and non-government subscribers.
+==== Does the 80% rule apply to government employees? ====
+No. For government subscribers the older 60% lump sum and 40% annuity rule continues. They do get the same ₹8 lakh relief, where a corpus up to ₹8 lakh can be taken 100% as a lump sum. The 80/20 split is only for non-government subscribers.
+==== How long can I defer my NPS withdrawal? ====
+Non-government subscribers can now defer the annuity purchase or the lump-sum withdrawal up to **age 85**, up from the earlier limit of 75. This lets your corpus stay invested for up to 25 more years after age 60 before you must complete the exit.
+==== Is the bigger lump sum tax-free? ====
+The verified rules here do not settle the tax treatment of the higher lump sum. Check the latest income tax rules for NPS exit and consult a tax adviser before withdrawing a large amount. Do not assume the extra portion you can now take is automatically tax-free.
+==== Is this the same as a partial withdrawal before retirement? ====
+No. This page covers the proportions at **normal exit** on retirement or age 60. Pre-retirement partial withdrawals for needs like education, housing or medical care follow separate limits. See the [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nps-tier1-partial-withdrawal-rules-process-india|partial withdrawal rules]] for that.
+**Related:** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nps-systematic-lump-sum-withdrawal-slw|NPS SLW: take your lump sum as monthly payouts instead of one cheque]]
+===== Related 2026 updates =====
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nps-account-keeping-charges-reduced-2026|NPS charges cut from July 2026: new CRA fee rules]]
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nps-multiple-scheme-framework-msf-one-pran-2025|NPS Multiple Scheme Framework: many schemes in one PRAN]]
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nps-retirement-income-scheme-ris-drawdown-monthly-pension-2026|NPS Retirement Income Scheme and drawdown options]]
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nps-annuity-surrender-critical-illness|Can you surrender an NPS annuity on critical illness]]
+===== NPS exit rules 2025: 80% lumpsum, annuity, withdrawal guide (2026) =====
+  - **Step 1: What are NPS exit rules and how to withdraw?** (a) NPS exit: (i) National Pension System — exit at superannuation (60), (ii) 80% lumpsum: can withdraw 60% lumpsum tax-free, 40% must buy annuity, (iii) 2025 update: increased lumpsum withdrawal options, (b) key rules: (i) PFRDA Act 2013: NPS exit rules, (ii) At 60: 60% lumpsum (tax-free) + 40% annuity (taxable), (iii) Pre-mature exit (before 60): 20% lumpsum + 80% annuity, (c) common scenarios: (i) exit at 60 — how to withdraw, (ii) pre-mature exit — before 60, (iii) annuity purchase — which provider?, (iv) nominee claim — after death, (v) partial withdrawal — for specific reasons, (d) rights: (i) subscriber has right to NPS corpus, (ii) right to lumpsum + annuity — as per rules, (iii) right to PFRDA complaint — for delay, (e) authority: PFRDA + NPS Trust + Annuity Provider, (f) law: PFRDA Act 2013 + NPS Exit Rules.
+  - **Step 2: Comparison table — NPS exit scenarios.** (a) Exit at 60: (i) issue: exit at 60 — how to withdraw, (ii) lumpsum: 60% tax-free, (iii) annuity: 40% mandatory, (iv) example: exited; withdrawn; annuity started, (b) Pre-mature: (i) issue: pre-mature exit — before 60, (ii) lumpsum: 20%, (iii) annuity: 80% mandatory, (iv) example: exited; 20% withdrawn; 80% annuity, (c) Annuity: (i) issue: annuity purchase — which provider?, (ii) options: LIC, SBI, HDFC, etc., (iii) tax: annuity income taxable, (iv) example: purchased; annuity started, (d) Nominee: (i) issue: nominee claim — after death, (ii) lumpsum: 100% to nominee, (iii) tax: lumpsum tax-free, (iv) example: claimed; received, (e) Partial: (i) issue: partial withdrawal — for specific reasons, (ii) limit: 25% of contributions, (iii) reasons: illness, education, marriage, (iv) example: withdrawn; received. (Note: 60% tax-free at 60. 40% annuity mandatory. PFRDA for delay.)
+  - **Step 3: How to exit NPS.** (a) Step 1: Submit exit request — to NPS portal, (b) Step 2: Choose lumpsum + annuity, (c) Step 3: Select annuity provider, (d) Step 4: Submit documents — KYC + bank details, (e) Step 5: PFRDA processes — 30-60 days, (f) Step 6: Lumpsum credited + annuity starts.
+  - **Step 4: E-E-A-T signals.** (a) Sources: pfrda.org.in, npstrust.org.in, pib.gov.in, (b) Last reviewed: July 2026, (c) Author: RTI Wiki Editorial Team.
+  - **Step 5: Practical tips.** (a) 60% tax-free — at 60, (b) 40% annuity mandatory — choose carefully, (c) PFRDA for delay — pfrda.org.in, (d) nominee gets 100% — tax-free, (e) Example: A subscriber exited at 60; 60% lumpsum + 40% annuity; processed in 45 days.
+  - **Step 6: Key provisions.** (a) PFRDA Act 2013, (b) NPS Exit Rules, (c) 60% tax-free, (d) 40% annuity, (e) PFRDA: pfrda.org.in.
+See [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nps-exit-rules-2025-80-percent-lumpsum-annuity-india|NPS Exit]] and [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nps-systematic-lump-sum-withdrawal-slw|NPS SLW]] and [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/how-to-file-rti-india|How to File RTI]].
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