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Post Office Calculators

Every small savings scheme at the rate the government sets each quarter: PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, SCSS, MIS, NSC, KVP and the Post Office RD and Time Deposit.

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PPF Calculator

Calculate PPF maturity value in India using the official lowest-balance rule, with the deposit date that decides whether a month earns interest at all.

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Sukanya Samriddhi Calculator

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana calculator: SSY maturity value, tax-free interest and year-wise balance over 21 years at the current post office rate.

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SCSS Calculator

SCSS calculator at 8.2% for Oct-Dec 2026: quarterly payout, monthly equivalent and 5-year interest on up to ₹30 lakh, with TDS, tax and extension rules.

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Post Office MIS Calculator

Calculate monthly interest payout on Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) in India at 7.40% p.a. Check single (₹9L) and joint (₹15L) caps.

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NSC Calculator

Calculate 5-year National Savings Certificate (NSC VIII Issue) maturity and interest in India at 7.70% p.a. with Section 80C deemed reinvestment.

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KVP Calculator

KVP calculator: Kisan Vikas Patra at 7.5% doubles your money in 115 months. See the maturity value and date, early encashment values and tax.

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Post Office RD Calculator

Post Office RD calculator: maturity amount and interest on a 5-year recurring deposit at the current rate, compounded quarterly as India Post does.

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Post Office FD Calculator

Post Office FD calculator for 1, 2, 3 and 5-year time deposits: yearly interest, maturity amount and the 80C deduction on the 5-year term.

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PPF Withdrawal and Loan Calculator

See the most you can borrow or withdraw from your PPF account each year under the PPF Scheme, 2019, with the balance and the real cost of a PPF loan.

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Post Office Small Savings Schemes Master Rate Sheet

Notified sovereign interest rates by Ministry of Finance (DEA).

Rates for October–December 2026
Scheme NameInterest RateCompounding / PayoutStatutory TenureTax TreatmentDedicated Tool
Post Office 5-Year RD6.7% p.a.Compounded Quarterly5 Years (60 Months)Taxable on withdrawal (No TDS)Calculate →
Post Office Time Deposit (FD)6.90% to 7.50% p.a.Quarterly (Paid Annually)1, 2, 3, or 5 Years5-Year term qualifies for Sec 80CCalculate →
Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS)7.4% p.a.Monthly Payout5 YearsTaxable at income tax slabCalculate →
National Savings Certificate (NSC)7.7% p.a.Compounded Annually5 YearsSection 80C deemed reinvestmentCalculate →
Public Provident Fund (PPF)7.1% p.a.Compounded Annually15 Years100% Tax-Free (EEE Status)Calculate →
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)8.2% p.a.Compounded Annually21 Years (Deposit 15 Yrs)100% Tax-Free (EEE Status)Calculate →
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme8.2% p.a.Quarterly Payout5 Years (Extendable by 3 Yrs)Section 80C eligible (TDS u/s 194A)Calculate →
Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)7.5% p.a.Compounded Annually115 Months (9 Yrs 7 Mos)Taxable on maturity (No TDS)Calculate →

Source: Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division) office memorandum of 30 September 2026, File No. 1/4/2019-NS. Checked 2026-10-21.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Post Office scheme offers the highest interest rate in 2026?
For October–December 2026, the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) pay the most, at 8.20% and 8.20% a year, followed by the National Savings Certificate (NSC) at 7.70% and the 5-year Post Office Time Deposit at 7.50%.
Are Post Office deposits safer than commercial bank deposits?
Yes. Post Office small savings schemes carry an unconditional sovereign guarantee from the Government of India on 100% of the invested principal and accrued interest. In contrast, bank fixed deposits are insured by DICGC up to ₹5,00,000 per depositor per bank.
Which Post Office schemes qualify for Section 80C tax deduction?
Four Post Office schemes offer upfront Section 80C deductions up to ₹1,50,000 per financial year: Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), 5-Year National Savings Certificate (NSC), and 5-Year Post Office Time Deposit (POTD).
How often do Post Office interest rates change?
The Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance reviews and notifies interest rates for small savings schemes on a quarterly basis (every 3 months) through official gazette notifications.
Is TDS deducted on Post Office interest payouts?
The Post Office does not deduct TDS on PPF, SSY, KVP, NSC, or 5-Year RD accounts. However, SCSS interest is subject to TDS under Section 194A if total annual interest exceeds ₹1,00,000 for senior citizens.
Can I open Post Office accounts online through IPPB or internet banking?
Yes. Existing Post Office Savings Account holders with active DoP internet banking or the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) mobile application can open and fund RD, TD, and PPF accounts digitally without visiting a physical post office.

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Reviewed by Pradipta Ray, MBA (Finance) · Updated