Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) can register for the NPS to build a secure retirement fund in India. Pension wealth in lump sum. Eligibility.Open to any NRI, between 18-60 years complying with KYC norms. The pensioner has to furnish other certificate viz. National Pension Scheme for NRIs. Anyone between the age group of 18 to 60 years of age can put their money in the government launched New Pension Scheme. Your account in India as an NRI should exist as a Non-Resident Ordinary(NRO) account. To invest in an NRI pension plan, one must have spent less than 182 days in India in a financial year or be abroad for work. Pension plans in India offer a reasonable and secure investment option for NRIs in Canada. The National Pension System (NPS) was launched on 1st January, 2004 with the objective of providing retirement income to all the citizens.