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📘 About the Monthly Income Scheme Calculator
The Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) pays you interest every month for five years and returns your deposit at the end. It is popular with retirees and anyone who wants steady, low-risk income.
Enter your deposit and the current interest rate to see the monthly income, the total income over five years and the amount returned at maturity.
🧮 Formula
Deposit limits apply per account and per person. Check the current limits with your post office.
✏️ Worked examples
₹9 lakh at 7.4%
You get| Monthly income | ₹5,550 |
| Total income over 5 years | ₹3,33,000 |
| Deposit returned at maturity | ₹9,00,000 |
| Yearly income | ₹66,600 |
Monthly income ₹5,550.
₹15 lakh joint account at 7.4%
You get| Monthly income | ₹9,250 |
| Total income over 5 years | ₹5,55,000 |
| Deposit returned at maturity | ₹15,00,000 |
| Yearly income | ₹1,11,000 |
| Note | Above ₹9 lakh you need a joint account (limit ₹15 lakh) |
Monthly income ₹9,250.
🧭 How to use this calculator
What you enter
- Deposit Amount (₹)
- Annual Interest Rate (%)
What you get
- Monthly Income
- Total Income (5 yrs)
- Deposit Returned at Maturity
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is MIS interest taxable?
Yes. The monthly interest is taxable as income, and there is no TDS on Post Office MIS interest.
What if I do not withdraw the monthly interest?
It does not earn extra interest in the account, so collect or transfer it each month.
What is the tenure?
Five years. The principal is returned on maturity.
What is the monthly income on ₹9 lakh in post office MIS?
What is the MIS limit?
₹9 lakh in a single account and ₹15 lakh in a joint account.
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