Question: how nps tier 1 works?
Answer: NPS Tier 1 is a retirement account. It is the primary NPS account and you can only open a Tier 2 account after opening a Tier 1 account. ... NPS Tier 1 is eligible for tax deduction on contributions up to Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80 C and an additional Rs 50,000 under Section 80 CCD (1B) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.