Post Office RD Calculator


Monthly investment amount should be atleast ₹ 100 in multiples of ₹ 10.
Duration should be either 5 or 10 Years
Total Deposit Amount

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Interest Earned

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Maturity Amount

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How to use our Post Office RD Calculator?

Follow the step-by-step guide below to calculate your RD maturity amount and interest easily:

  1. Enter your Monthly Investment Amount in the Amount field. The minimum is ₹100 and the amount must be in multiples of ₹10.
  2. Select the Duration (years) from the dropdown. You can choose either 5 or 10 years.
  3. The Rate of Interest is already filled in with the latest rate (currently 6.7% per annum).
  4. Your total deposit amount, interest earned, and maturity amount will be calculated automatically as soon as you enter your details.
  5. Check the results displayed on the right side of the page, which update in real time without the need for a Calculate button.

How does our Post Office RD Calculator work?

Our Post Office RD Calculator helps you estimate the total interest earned and the maturity amount based on your monthly deposits. It considers quarterly compounding, ensuring accuracy in calculations.

Post Office Recurring Deposit Calculator Formula


Maturity Amount = Monthly Investment × [(1 + (Rate of Return / 400)) ^ (Quarters) - 1] / (1 - (1 + (Rate of Return / 400)) ^ (-1/3))

  • Monthly Investment = Fixed amount you deposit every month
  • Rate of Return = Annual interest rate (currently 6.7%)
  • Duration = Total tenure in years (5 or 10 years)
  • Quarters = Duration in years × 4


Interest Earned = Maturity Amount - Total Deposits

Example: Post Office RD Interest Calculation for ₹10,000 per Month

Suppose you deposit ₹10,000 every month in a Post Office RD, at an interest rate of 6.7% for 5 years.

Total Deposits = ₹10,000 × 12 × 5 = ₹6,00,000

Maturity Amount is calculated using the formula:
₹10,000 × [(1 + (6.7 / 400)) ^ (5 × 4) - 1] / (1 - (1 + (6.7 / 400)) ^ (-1/3)) = ₹7,13,658

Interest Earned is:
₹7,13,658 - ₹6,00,000 = ₹1,13,658

Our Post Office RD Calculator makes it easy to find out your maturity amount without doing any manual calculations. Unlike other RD calculators that might not have the latest interest rates, we always keep our Post Office RD Calculator updated automatically.


Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What exactly is a Post Office Recurring Deposit (RD) account?

It's a savings scheme where you deposit a fixed amount every month for a period of 5 years. The Post Office pays you interest on your deposits, compounded quarterly.

2. What is the interest rate for this 5-Year Post Office RD account?

From 01.01.2024, the interest rate is 6.7% per annum, compounded quarterly. This means your interest is calculated and added four times a year.

3. How often is the interest compounded?

The interest is compounded quarterly, so every three months your earned interest is added to your deposit, helping to boost your overall returns.

4. What is the minimum deposit amount each month?

You need to deposit at least INR 100 per month, or any amount in multiples of INR 10. There is no maximum limit on deposits.

5. Who can open a Post Office RD account?

An individual adult can open an account. Additionally, a joint account can be opened by up to 3 adults, or by a guardian on behalf of a minor or a person of unsound mind. Even a minor above 10 years can open an account in their own name.

6. How do I make my deposits?

You can open an account with cash or cheque (the deposit date for cheques is the clearance date). If you open your account up to the 15th of the month, your monthly deposit is due by the 15th. If opened between the 16th and the last working day, your deposit is due by the last working day of that month.

7. What happens if I miss a monthly deposit?

A default fee is charged for each month you miss a deposit – for a 100 rupee installment, a default of 1 rupee is applied (proportionate for other amounts). You must pay the missed installment along with the default fee before depositing the current month's installment. After 4 defaults, the account becomes discontinued, but it can be revived within two months. Alternatively, if there are fewer than four defaults, you may extend the maturity period to cover the missed installments.

8. Can I make advance deposits into my Post Office RD account?

Yes, you can make advance deposits for up to 5 years in the same account. If you deposit at least 6 installments in advance, you may receive a rebate (for example, Rs. 10 off for 6 months or Rs. 40 off for 12 months on a Rs. 100 denomination account).

9. Is it possible to get a loan against my Post Office RD account?

Yes, once you have deposited at least 12 installments and the account has been active for 1 year, you can take a loan up to 50% of the balance in your account. The loan can be repaid in a lump sum or through monthly installments, and the applicable interest rate is 2% plus the RD interest rate.

10. What if I want to close my Post Office RD account before the 5-year term?

The account can be closed prematurely only after 3 years from the date of opening. However, if you close the account even one day before maturity, the interest rate applicable will be that of a regular Post Office Savings Account instead of the RD rate. Additionally, if you've made advance deposits, premature closure is not permitted until that period is over.

11. How is the maturity of the Post Office RD account defined?

The Post Office RD account matures after 5 years (which means you've made 60 monthly deposits). After maturity, you can extend the account for another 5 years if needed. The interest rate during the extension will be the same as when the account was originally opened. The account can also be kept open for up to 5 years after maturity without making further deposits.

12. What happens if the account holder dies?

In the event of the account holder's death, the nominee or legal heirs can claim the balance at the Post Office. They also have the option to continue the RD account until maturity by submitting the required application.

13. Can I add extra years to my Post Office Recurring Deposit?

The default term for a Post Office Recurring Deposit is 5 years, but you can extend it for another 5 years after maturity. Our Post Office RD Calculator lets you calculate the interest for both 5-year and 10-year durations.