Customers of Punjab National Bank can enroll in the Atal Pension Yojana, which provides a guaranteed pension. This scheme is open to all Indian people working in the unorganized sector. Compulsory selection of a nominee will be required.
The Atal Pension Yojana is a good initiative launched by the Indian government to ensure that those who work in unorganized and private sectors and are not protected by any social security have a safe and secure old age.
The premium to be paid within the system is fairly small, and anyone can enroll. It's all about taking a proactive approach to ensure a bright future.
You could apply for the Atal Pension Yojana Scheme at any Punjab National Bank branch. The steps to follow for the PNB Atal Pension Yojana Online application:
Citizens of India who are not covered by any other social security plans can enroll in the Atal Pension Yojana through one of the partner banks, including Punjab National Bank.
The subscriber must be at least 18 years old, with a maximum age limit of 40 years. The documents required for an application under the PNB Atal Pension Yojana scheme are low. You only need to submit a valid identification and age proof with your application form.
Here are the features of the PNB Atal Pension Yojana:
At the Age of 60 |
Subscribers can only leave the scheme when they reach the age of 60. Once the subscriber has left, the pension will be given to the scheme holder on a regular basis, based on his or her contribution. |
In the event of Death |
In the event of a subscriber's death, the monthly pension will be paid to his or her spouse. The pension fund would be returned to the declared nominee when there is an event of death of both the subscriber and his/her spouse. |
Before the Age of 60 |
If a subscriber decides to leave the program before reaching 60, he or she must forfeit the government's co-contributed sum and the interest accrued on the money. Otherwise, the PNB Atal Pension Yojana scheme can be closed only in the event of the Scheme holder's death or terminal illness. |
If there are any late payments, Punjab National Bank will levy a penalty. The penalty for late payments might range from as little as Rs. 1 per month to as much as Rs. 10 per month. The penalty amount is determined by the amount of contribution made.