Savings

SCSS Calculator

Government-backed savings for seniors — quarterly payout and maturity at the current 8.2% rate.

Deposit details

Max ₹30 L per individual

Q3 FY 2024-25: 8.2%

5 yrs default, extendable by 3

Maturity value

₹21,15,000

5 years @ 8.2%

Quarterly interest
₹30,750
Monthly equivalent
₹10,250
Yearly interest
₹1,23,000
Total interest
₹6,15,000

Interest paid every quarter. Principal returned at maturity. Taxable at slab; principal qualifies for 80C.

Deposit vs interest

  • Deposit
  • Interest

Total: ₹21.15 L

Formula

How the math works

Quarterly interest = P × rate / 4;  Maturity = P + Total Interest
P
One-time deposit (₹1,000 to ₹30 L)
Rate
8.2% (Q3 FY 2024-25)
Tenure
5 years (extendable by 3)
Method

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter your one-time deposit (max ₹30 L per person).

  2. 2

    Pick the current SCSS rate — 8.2% p.a.

  3. 3

    Choose tenure — 5 years default, extendable by 3.

  4. 4

    CalcPe shows quarterly, monthly-equivalent and total interest plus maturity.

Worked example

A quick walkthrough

Inputs

Deposit ₹15 L at 8.2% for 5 years.

Steps

  • Quarterly = 15,00,000 × 8.2% / 4 = ₹30,750
  • Total quarters = 20
  • Total interest = ₹6.15 L

Result

Quarterly payout ₹30,750 · maturity ₹21.15 L.

Why use it

Why CalcPe’s Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) Calculator

  • Highest guaranteed rate for seniors (8.2%).
  • Sovereign-backed — capital fully safe.
  • Regular quarterly income for retirees.
  • 80C deduction on principal deposit (up to ₹1.5 L).
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