The government has changed the subscriber registration form for the Atal Pension Yojana (APY). From October 1, only the revised APY form is being accepted for new registrations, according to an Office Memorandum shared by the Department of Posts.

The change aligns with the latest guidelines from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and aims to streamline the onboarding process under the social security scheme.

The earlier registration format has been discontinued after September 30, 2025, and is no longer accepted by Protean (formerly NSDL), the Central Recordkeeping Agency.

What is Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?

APY is a pension scheme , focused on the unorganised sector workers in the country. Under the APY, a guaranteed minimum pension of Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,

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