How to Open a PPF account

• Go to nearest SBI branch.Usually any ‘large’ branch with lots of customers should be able to this! Usually newer and smaller branches may not have this clearance facility. One doesn’t need to have a Saving Bank  account in that branch. Locate your nearest SBI Branch using this

•  Procure and submit PPF account opening form and Identity/address Proofs

Choose a nominee and get a witness signature. Now you have to submit anyone of following Proofs.

• Passport
• Pan card
• Driving license
• Voter id
• Ration card
• Two Passport Size Photographs

Any government issued identity card or address proof should work. Keep originals for proof in hand to simplify the verification if needed. That’s it. The bank should now be able to open the account.

• Get PPF Passbook

A pay-in slip needs to be filled and the initial subscription needs to be credited into your account. A passbook similar to a Saving Book passbook will be issued with your photo affixed and the nominee’s name stated.  PPF rules can be found on the back. This is all, your PPF account in SBI is opened now.