Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes from Oct to Dec 2026: SB ORDERSB Order No. 12/2026
F. No 113-03/2026
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Financial Services Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 30.09.2026
To
All Head of Circles/Regions
Subject: Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes w.e.f. 01.10.2026
Sir/Madam,
The undersigned is directed to intimate that, vide Office Memorandum No. 1/4/2019-NS dated 30.09.2026 (copy enclosed), Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division) has informed that the rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes (National 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
2. It is requested to circulate it to all concerned for information and necessary guidance. This may also be placed on the notice board of all Post Offices in public area.
3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Yours faithfully
Sd/-
(Prasenjit Chatarji)
Assistant Director (SB-I)
