Post Office Monthly Income Scheme Calculator, (POMIS Calculator) is created by moneycontain for investors to find out how much to expect as fixed monthly returns when they deposit lumpsum amount in this scheme.
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme POMIS is a government-promoted savings scheme offered by the Department of Post (DoP) or Indian Post.
POMIS gives investors monthly returns in the form of interest payments. GOI have kept the post office monthly income scheme interest rate at 7.1% in current quarter of 2023 , prior to that it was ranging in between 7.3% to 7.6%.
Usually the scheme’s interest rates are announced every quarter and is fixed and changed by the Central Government and Finance Ministry every quarter depending on the returns yielded by Government bonds of the same tenure, however from last 2 years due to ongoing pandemic (Coronavirus) the POMIS interest rates have been slashed to 7.1%.
Having said that you may see some changes in rate of interest going little higher than current in future, to use the POMIS calculator you just need to enter the investment amount, also keep in mind:
- In case of single account, maximum investment allowed in POMIS is Rs.4.5 lakhs
- In case of joint holders (up to 3 joint holders), maximum of Rs.9 lakhs can be invested in POMIS
- The lock in period is minimum 1 year and the maturity period is 5 years (60 months)
So, go ahead and check the returns you can get on monthly basis as well as the total interest earned throughout tenure using post office monthly income scheme calculator.
You can also read about all the things necessary related to POMIS in detail step by step below.
Now that you have known the fixed monthly income and total interest earned from POMIS, let us know in detail about the scheme, it’s features, comparison with other schemes, eligibility criteria, how to open an account and lot more step by step.
What Is Post Office Monthly Income Scheme?
Post office monthly income scheme popularly known as MIS (Monthly Income Scheme) offers individual common investors an opportunity to make a one time investment and get monthly fixed returns as an income.
POMIS is best suitable for those investors who are seeking fixed monthly income, as returns (%) in this scheme are fixed at least for a quarter and does not fluctuate much.
It is a government-promoted savings scheme offered by the Department of Post (DoP) or Indian Post, which makes it a 0% risk investment option.
The scheme’s interest rates are announced every quarter and is fixed and changed by the Central Government and Finance Ministry every quarter depending on the returns yielded by Government bonds of the same tenure. Moreover upon maturity of the scheme, you can choose to withdraw or reinvest the amount into the scheme.
Post office monthly income scheme provides guaranteed returns unlike market-linked instruments such as monthly SIP or LumpSum SIP where the returns are based on stock market behavior. It is one of the best monthly income plans for conservative low-risk investors.
What Is The Interest Rate Of MIS In Post Office?
The Interest Rates on Post Office Monthly Income Scheme for 01 Jan, 2023 is 7.1% per annum payable monthly.
The Rate of interest(%) is fixed and changed by the Central Government and Finance Ministry every quarter depending on the returns yielded by Government bonds of the same tenure.
Below are the historical Post Office MIS Interest Rates*
Following Points to keep in mind while looking for interest rates in POMIS.
- Interest shall be payable on completion of a month from the date of opening and so on till maturity.
- If the interest payable every month is not claimed by the account holder such interest shall not earn any additional interest.
- In case any excess deposit made by the depositor, the excess deposit will be refunded back and only PO Savings Account interest will be applicable from the date of opening of account to the date of refund.
- Interest can be drawn through auto credit into savings account standing at same post office, or ECS. In case of MIS account at CBS Post offices, monthly interest can be credited into savings account standing at any CBS Post Offices.
- Interest is taxable in the hand of depositor
What Is The Maximum Limit Of MIS In Post Office?
The maximum limit of MIS in post office is Rs.4.5 lakhs in case of single account and Rs.9 lakhs in case of joint account (up to 3 joint holders) and for minor account (10 Years or Above) it is Rs.3 Lakhs.
Type of Account |
Maximum Limit |
Single Account |
Rs. 4.5 Lakh |
Joint Account |
Rs. 9 Lakh |
Minor Account |
Rs. 3 Lakh |
Remember, there is no limit on the number of accounts held by individuals, there are limits on the maximum amount that can be cumulatively invested across all POMIS accounts.
Few Point related to deposit in POMIS you should know :
- Account can be opened with minimum of Rs. 1000 and in multiple of Rs. 100.
- A maximum of Rs. 4.50 lakh can be deposited in a single account and 9 lakh in Joint account.
- In a joint account, all the joint holders shall have equal share in investment.
- Deposits/shares in all MIS accounts opened by an individual shall not exceed Rs. 4.50 lakh.
- Limit for account opened on behalf of a minor as guardian shall be separate.
- For calculation of share of an individual in joint account, each joint holder have equal share in each joint account.
What Is The Maturity Period Of Post Office MIS Account?
The maturity period for POMIS is 5 Years (60 MONTHS) with 1 year of lock in period prior to that you cannot withdraw the amount deposited/invested.
- Account may be closed on expiry of 5 years from the date of opening by submitting prescribed application form with pass book at concerned Post Office.
- In case the account holder dies before the maturity, the account may be closed and amount will be refunded to nominee/legal heirs. Interest will be paid up to the preceding month, in which refund is made.
What Is The Eligibility To Open A Post Office MIS Account?
To open a Post Office MIS account, the following eligibility criteria need to be met:
- The account holder has to be a resident of India. NRIs cannot open and benefit from this scheme.
- An individual of or above the age of 10 years. Parents can open an account in their child’s name only if the child is of the age of 10 years and above.
- The maximum investment limit that a minor can invest in POMIS is Rs. 3,00,000.
How To Open A POMIS Account?
To open a POMIS account you first need to visit the nearest post office in your area as it can only be through post office. You must have a Post Office savings account in order to apply for MIS scheme, incase you do not have one, open the savings account at post office first and than you need to fill in another form to open a MIS.
Below is Step by Step processes for opening a POMIS account
- You can get an application form from your Post Office or Click here to download POMIS Account application form
- Fill and submit the form along with the copies of all the required documents at the post office.
- Note: You must carry the original documents for verification
- Mention the Name, DOB and Mobile no. of the nominees (if any) However, the nominee details can be added at a later point as well. Additionally, one needs to get signatures of a witness or a nominee(s) on the form.
- All the documents should be self-attested
- Deposit the cash or cheque with minimum of Rs. 1000 and in multiple of Rs. 100. If the cheque is a post-dated cheque, then the date of the account opening would be the date mentioned on the cheque.
Note: The interest disbursement on the investment amount is one month from the account opening date.
What Are The Documents Required To Open POMIS Account?
Following are the documents that one requires to open a POMIS account:
- Two Passport size photographs
- Address Proof
- Identify Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Pan Card, Ration Card, Driving License or Passport, etc.) Make sure you keep the original copies of the proofs as they are necessary for verification.
What Are POMIS Premature Withdrawal Rules?
Premature withdrawal /closure of POMIS account before maturity period (5 years) is allowed subject to following terms and conditions:
- In case of premature withdrawal between 1 to 3 years of account opening, a 2% discount on deposit is applicable
- In case of premature withdrawal between 3 to 5 years of account opening, 1% discount on deposit is applicable
How Pre-mature Closure Of POMIS Account Happens?
- No deposit shall be withdrawn before the expiry of 1 year from the date of deposit.
- If account is closed after 1 year and before 3 year from the date of account opening, a deduction equal to 2% from the principal will be deducted and remaining amount will be paid.
- If account closed after 3 year and before 5 year from the date of account opening, a deduction equal to 1% from the principal will be deducted and remaining amount will be paid.
- Account can be prematurely closed by submitting prescribed application form with pass book at concerned Post Office.
Benefits of Post Office MIS plan:
In my personal opinion POMIS plans are best way to get a fixed monthly income which can act as a steady flow of income for an individual. As the returns are guaranteed one can even reinvest the monthly income upon maturity.
Below are some of the major benefits to invest in an POMIS plan.
1.Secured Returns – Post Office Monthly Income Schemes offer fixed interest income. As an investor one earns a fixed and safe flow of income every month. The current interest rate for year 2022 is 6.60% which is subject to change every quarter and ranges in between 6.6 to 7.6%* usually.
2.Reinvestment Option – MIS scheme of post office allows you to reinvest the monthly income which you get in form of interest even after maturity. Upon maturity, you may also choose to reinvest the corpus in the same scheme for another five years to get major benefits.
3.Nomination Facility – Nominee facility is available with POMIS plan and can be updated later after opening an account by a beneficiary (i.e. a family member), however one can only claim the benefits after the demise of the account holder.
4.Easy Transfer Facility – POMIS accounts can be freely transferred from one Post Office to another.
5.For Minors – Even a minor aged 10 years or above can avail the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme Account. On turning 18 years, he or she will be asked to convert his/her minor account to an adult account.
6.Quick Withdrawal – The Post office credits proceeds directly to the investor’s post office savings account on a monthly basis by ECS/CBS.
7. Interest After Maturity – Post Office Monthly Income Scheme accounts can continue to earn interest for up to 2 years after account maturity if proceeds/investments are not withdrawn by the investor. The applicable rate will be the same as that of a standard Post Office savings account
Drawbacks Of POMIS:
Bonus – No bonus available on accounts opened on or after 1st December 2011 for Post Office Monthly Income Scheme. Accounts opened earlier were eligible for a 5% bonus on deposit amount.
Taxability – MIS plan doesn’t come under the Section 80C of the Income Tax and it is subject to taxation.
TDS – TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is not applicable
Different Types of Accounts that can be opened at India Post?
Other Than MIS there are other types of accounts one can open with the post office or India Post:
- Post Office Savings Account
- Senior Citizens Savings Scheme
- Public Provident Fund Account
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
- 5-Year Post Office Recurring Deposit Account
- Post Office Time Deposit Account
- National Savings Certificate
The rate of interest varies across types of scheme, having said that every scheme does have guaranteed returns which is great. They do have different maturity and lock in period as well ranging from 5 to 18 years.
However, the taxation for each of these investment plans is also different. Below image represent some of the schemes with interest and TDS.
POMIS Comparison With Other Schemes:
There are varieties of schemes available in market, choose the right one which suits your need. Below image tells you comparison between different saving schemes such as POMIS vs Bank FD vs NSC
Likewise, if we compare post office monthly income scheme with private investments funds such as mutual fund schemes or Insurance Schemes, we may expect better returns (subject to market) moreover the investment amount in such scheme is not limited as in case of post office MIS.
How To Use Post Office Monthly Income Scheme Calculator?
If you wish to invest let say Rs.4,50,000 assuming the average rate of interest for the entire tenure of 5 years is 7.1%, you can get a fixed monthly income of Rs.2,662 and the total interest earned from the scheme will be Rs.1,59,750.
Check out the below image from moneycontain post office monthly income scheme calculator:
Using the Moneycontain Post Office Monthly Income Scheme calculator, you can quickly and easily calculate the Monthly Interest. The post office monthly income scheme MIS interest rate calculator need the user to input the following details:
Investment Amount: It is the total corpus amount invested in the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme.
Interest Rate: The rate of interest at the time of opening the account.
Maturity Period: It is the duration of the investment which is currently 5 years.
Moneycontain post office monthly income scheme calculator is free to use online anytime from anywhere in world.
What Is the Formula To Calculate POMIS Returns?
The formula use to calculate POMIS return is very easy, multiply the amount invested to annual interest rate and divide it by 12.
POMIS Monthly Interest = Amount Invested * Annual Interest Rate/12
Let us understand this with an example. Mr. Amit opened a joint account along his wife Mrs. Priti and invested INR 9 lakhs in the post office MIS scheme in January 2021. The interest rate for POMIS at the time of his investment is 7.5%. Using the above formula, the interest rate is
POMIS Monthly Interest = 9,00,000 * 7.5%/12 = Rs.5,625 (Fixed Monthly Income)
The total interest he will earn over 60*5625 months period is Rs.3,37,500.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
How to withdraw money from POMIS account after the tenure?
Money can be drawn through auto credit into savings account standing at same post office you have account, or through ECS ((Electronic Clearing System)). In case of MIS account at CBS Post offices, monthly interest can be credited into savings account standing at any CBS Post Offices.
How to transfer POMIS account?
To transfer POMIS account you need to visit your post office and make a request informing about the post office where you need to transfer the account. Your account can be transferred from one post office to another for absolutely free.
For POMIS account transfer, you need to have the transfer application form. The transfer form name is Form SB 10(b) and it is available at any post office. You can also download this form online.
You need to fill the form with basic details like POMIS account number, branch, bank details like bank account number, ifsc code, etc., and signatures of all the account holders.
Then the passbook and the form have to be submitted. The Postal Assistant (PA) in the existing branch will give an acknowledgment slip and forward it to the post office in the new location where the investor wants to transfer the account.
The same slip should be presented to the PA of the branch where the account has to be transferred. Then the investor will get the new passbook with the old balance.
Can I reinvest my accumulated amount in POMIS?
Yes, POMIS allows individual investors to reinvest the accumulated money at the end of maturity period in to the same scheme.
Is there any Tax deduction at source (TDS) In POMIS Account?
There is no TDS (Tax Deduction at Source) for interest one earns in POMIS, However, the interests earned are taxable.
Does the POMIS offer any tax rebate?
No, unfortunately POMIS does not offer any tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Can a senior citizen also invest in POMIS?
Yes for senior citizen and retired person, post office monthly income scheme is in fact most suitable. As the interest rates for senior citizens are higher up to 7.5%.
Can I Nominate someone in POMIS Account?
Yes, the post office MIS allows you to have a nominee against the account. In case the account holder dies before the maturity, the account may be closed and amount will be refunded to nominee/legal heirs. Interest will be paid up to the preceding month, in which refund is made.
What happens If I do not withdraw the funds even after 5 years?
After the maturity of 5 years, if you do not withdraw the amount, then he will continue to earn a simple interest for up to 2 years (as per the post office savings account interest rate). Account may be closed on expiry of 5 years from the date of opening by submitting prescribed application form with pass book at concerned Post Office.
Does POMIS Account have premature withdrawal Facility?
Yes, the premature withdrawal facility is available after 1 year, However you need to keep this things mind:
- No deposit shall be withdrawn before the expiry of 1 year from the date of deposit.
- If account is closed after 1 year and before 3 year from the date of account opening, a deduction equal to 2% from the principal will be deducted and remaining amount will be paid.
- If account closed after 3 year and before 5 year from the date of account opening, a deduction equal to 1% from the principal will be deducted and remaining amount will be paid.
Conclusion:
If you are someone who is looking for a fixed monthly income without worrying about the ups and down of stock market related schemes, than Monthly Income Scheme in Post Office is the best choice. It’s backed by government and have assured returns which makes it even more secure.
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