Small Savings Interest Rates Remain Unchanged; Here’s How Much You Get for PPF, NSC, SCSS and other Deposits

The interest rates on the small savings schemes remain unchanged. Let's understand the amount you can receive on the deposits.
Gayatri Hasabnis
By : Published: 31 Mar 2026 20:03:PM
Small Savings Interest Rates Remain Unchanged; Here’s How Much You Get for PPF, NSC, SCSS and other Deposits
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The government hasn’t changed the interest rates for the small savings schemes. For the April-June quarter of FY 2026-27, the central government has maintained the same interest rates on small savings plans. This is the eighth quarter in a row without any changes.

The Finance Ministry announced in a notice that rates in effect from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, will be the same as those in January-March 2026. This implies stability for cautious savers. For investors with a salary, it means planning clearly.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY): 8.2%

Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS): 8.2%

National Savings Certificate (NSC): 7.7%

Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP): 7.5%

5 Year Post Office Time Deposit: 7.5%

Monthly Income Scheme (MIS): 7.4%

Public Provident Fund (PPF): 7.1%

3 Year Time Deposit: 7.1%

2 Year Time Deposit: 7.0%

1 Year Time Deposit: 6.9%

5 Year Recurring Deposit (RD): 6.7%

Post Office Savings Account: 4.0%

The Finance Ministry stated in its most recent quarterly assessment that the interest rates on well-liked programs such as the National Savings Certificate (NSC), Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) will remain unchanged.

The Monthly Income Scheme will give 7.4%, while the National Savings Certificate will provide 7.7%. The interest rate for the Kisan Vikas Patra will be 7.5% and the maturity date will be 115 months.

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