Post office Time deposit scheme is a type of fixed deposit account offered by Department of post, Government of India at all post office. This saving plan is best for those investors who want to deposit a lump sum for a fixed period. Investor gets a lump sum (principal + interest) at the maturity of the deposit, where rate of interest on investment depend on the term of deposit.
Who can open :
A single adult or two adults jointly,
A pensioner to receive/credit his monthly pension,
Group Accounts by Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund or Gratuity Fund, Authoritycontrolling funds of the Sanchayika.
Public Account by a local authority/body,
Institutional Accounts by the Treasurer of Charitable Endowments for India, TrustRegimental Fund & Welfare Fund,
A cooperative society / cooperative bank or scheduled bank on behalf of its members,clients or employees
Gazetted Officer in his official capacity.
[ Non Resident Indian / HUF can not open the account. ]
Nomination facility:
Nomination facility is available under Post office Time Deposit scheme.
Investment Limit:
Minimum amount required: Rs.200/-.Maximum Amount : No Limit
Time / term of investment:
Time Deposits can be made for the periods of 1 year, 2 years, 3 years and 5 years.
Interest Rates:
Period of deposit Rate of Interest per cent/ per annum
1 YEAR 6.25 %
2 YEARS 6.50 %
3 YEARS 7.25 %
5 YEARS 7.50 %
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