(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.
-> 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.
Scheme
Interest 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)
From 01.07.2023, interest rates are as follows:-
7.7 % compounded annually but payable at maturity.
Minimum of Rs. 1000/- and in multiples of Rs. 100/- No Maximum Limit
