NSC Calculator

National Savings Certificate maturity — 5-year tax-saving investment.

Free · No signup Updated FY 2026-27 RBI compliant
NSC — Fixed 5-year tenure · 80C benefit up to ₹1.5L · Q1 FY 2026-27 rate 7.7% p.a.
₹1.00 K₹1.00 Cr
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Maturity Amount (5 Years)

₹1.45 L

Invested

₹1.00 L

Interest

₹44.90 K

Maturity

₹1.45 L

Year-wise Breakdown

YearInterestBalance
Yr 1₹7.70 K₹1.08 L
Yr 2₹8.29 K₹1.16 L
Yr 3₹8.93 K₹1.25 L
Yr 4₹9.62 K₹1.35 L
Yr 5₹10.36 K₹1.45 L
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NSC Calculator visual insights

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Maturity value

₹7.05 L

Interest Earned

₹2.05 L

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How to Use This Calculator

1

Enter Amount

Set your loan amount or investment using the slider or input field.

2

Set Rate & Tenure

Adjust the interest rate and time period to match your scenario.

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Get Results

See your EMI, total interest, and full payment breakdown instantly.

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Share & Plan

Share the result link or download the amortization schedule as PDF.

About NSC Calculator

NSC Calculator helps you project retirement corpus, pension, provident fund value, and long-term savings maturity using India-focused assumptions and INR formatting. National Savings Certificate maturity — 5-year tax-saving investment.

This tool is useful for Indian families and salaried employees planning PPF, EPF, NPS, pension, gratuity, and small-savings schemes. It is designed for quick planning before comparing bank offers, investment options, tax choices, or scheme rules with a qualified professional.

The calculations are tailored for users in India and use Indian number formatting, rupee values, and locally relevant finance terms wherever applicable.

Results are estimates for education and planning. Final decisions should use official documents, lender statements, scheme rules, tax notices, or advice from a qualified professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current interest rate on NSC in India?

National Savings Certificate (NSC) offers 7.7% p.a. for Q1 FY 2026-27, compounded annually but paid at maturity. The rate is reviewed quarterly by the Ministry of Finance.

Is NSC eligible for 80C tax deduction?

Yes. The amount invested in NSC qualifies for deduction under Section 80C up to ₹1.5 lakh per financial year. Additionally, the interest accrued each year (except the last) is reinvested and also qualifies for 80C within the same cap.

What is the lock-in period for NSC?

NSC has a fixed 5-year tenure. Premature withdrawal is allowed only on the death of the holder, court order, or by a gazetted Central Government officer (security purposes). There is no partial withdrawal facility.

Is NSC interest taxable?

Yes, the interest is taxable at your slab rate. However, because it is deemed reinvested, the accrued interest for years 1-4 qualifies for 80C deduction in that year, giving a tax benefit while the final-year interest is taxable on maturity.

Where can I buy NSC?

NSC certificates are issued by India Post and can be purchased at any post office in India. Minimum investment is ₹1,000 and there is no upper limit. Can be held individually, jointly, or on behalf of a minor.

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Methodology & Formulas

All formulas used here comply with RBI guidelines and standard Indian financial conventions. Calculators are updated for FY 2026–27.

Last updated: April 2026