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SchemeInterest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc.Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
National Savings Certificates (NSC)

5 Years National Savings Certificate (VIII Issue)
7.7 % compounded annually but payable at maturity.From 01.01.2024​, interest rates are as follows:-Minimum of Rs. 1000/- and in multiples of Rs. 100/- No Maximum Limit
​​Salient features
​​(a) Who can open :-
(i) a single adult
(ii) Joint Account (up to 3 adults)
(iii) a guardian on behalf of minor or on behalf of person of unsound mind
(iv) a minor above 10 years in his own name.
(b) Deposit:-
(i) Minimum Rs. 1000 and in multiple of Rs. 100 , no maximum limit.
(ii) Any number of accounts can be opened under the scheme.
(iii) Deposits qualify for deduction under section 80C of Income Tax Act.
(c) Maturity:-
-> The deposit shall mature on completion of five years from the date of the deposit.(d) Pledging of account:-
(i) NSC may be pledged or transferred as security, by submitting prescribed application form at concerned Post Office supported with acceptance letter from the pledgee.
(ii) Transfer/pledging can be made to the following authorities.-> The President of India/Governor of the State.-> RBI/Scheduled Bank/Co-operative Society/Co-operative Bank.-> Corporation (public/private)/Govt. Company/Local Authority.-> Housing finance company.(e) Premature closure:–> NSC may not be prematurely closed before 5 years except the following conditions : -​(i) On the death of a single account, or any or all the account holders in a joint account
(ii) On forfeiture by a pledgee being a Gazetted officer.
(iii) On order by court.
(f) Transfer of account from one person to another person.:–> NSC may be transferred from one person to another person on the following conditions only.​(i) On the death of account holder to nominee/legal heirs.
(ii) On the death of account holder to joint holder(s).
(ii) On order by the court.
(iii) On pledging of account to the specified authority.

NSC/KVP Account Menus

  • CSCOAAC/NSCAO: Open an NSC account.
  • CSCOAACV/NSCAOVF: Verify the account opening.
  • HDRP: Print NSC.
  • CSCOAACM/NSCAMBV: Modify an NSC account before verification.
  • CSCACM/NSCAM: Modify the account after verification.
  • CSCCAAC/NSCAC: Close an account and verify by the supervisor.
  • HPR: View the report.
  • CSCACM/NSCAM: Modify a KVP account.
  • CSCCAAC/NSCAC: Close a KVP account prematurely or on maturity.
  • HCCA: Transfer a KVP account from one customer to another.
  • HACLITD: Inquire about the balance in a KVP account.

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