To open a bank account in India, individuals must provide Officially Valid Documents (OVDs) for Know Your Customer (KYC) purposes. The primary requirements include:
- Proof of Identity and Address: Aadhaar card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or NREGA Job Card.
- PAN Card: Mandatory for financial transactions and tax purposes (or Form 60 if PAN is unavailable).
- Photographs: Recent passport-sized color photographs.
If your OVD (like a PAN card) does not contain your current address, additional documents like utility bills or bank statements may be required as deemed OVDs.