Revision of Interest Rates for Small Savings Schemes (October–December 2026) - FinMin

F.No. 1/4/2019-NS

Government of India 

Ministry of Finance 

Department of Economic Affairs 

(Budget Division) 

Kartavya Bhawan 1, New Delhi 

Dated: 30.09.2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes – reg.

The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the third quarter of FY 2026–27, starting from 1st October, 2026 and ending on 31st December, 2026, shall remain unchanged from those notified for the second quarter (1st July, 2026 to 30th September, 2026) of FY 2026–27.

This has the approval of the Competent Authority.

(Masroor Ahmad) Deputy Secretary (Budget) Tele – 011 24013082

To:

1. The Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Kartavya Bhawan 1, New Delhi.
2. The Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.
3. The Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Jeevan Deep Building, New Delhi.
4. The Secretary, Department of Revenue, Kartavya Bhawan 1, New Delhi.
5. The Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Kartavya Bhawan 1, New Delhi.
6. The Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, CGO Complex, New Delhi.
7. The Chief General Manager (DGBA), Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, Mumbai.
8. Reserve Bank of India, Central Account Section, Additional Office Building, East High Court Road, Civil Lines, P.B. No.15, Nagpur – 440001.
9. Chief Secretaries of States / UT Governments.
10. The Additional Director, National Savings Institute, New Delhi.