Government Securities

National Pension System (NPS)

PFRDA / Government of India
Sovereign
₹500 minimum·No principal loss

Principal is backed by the Government of India

9.50%
per annum · As of 2026

Key Details

Annual Rate
9.50%
Risk Level
1 — Very Low
Min. Investment
₹500
Lock-in Period
Until age 60 (tier I)
Category
Government Securities
Institution
PFRDA / Government of India

Tax Treatment

Section 80CCD(1B) extra ₹50K deduction; partial annuity at exit, taxable as per slab

About This Instrument

Government-regulated long-term retirement scheme. Tier-I is locked until age 60 with partial withdrawal exemptions. Tier-II is a flexible voluntary savings account. Salaried investors get an extra ₹50,000 tax break under 80CCD(1B).

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